Jupiter-8 2/50 in-depth review(all 4 versions)

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  • @RetroFotoHouse
    @RetroFotoHouse  5 років тому +5

    Available in my eBay store:
    Jupiter-8 type2 in pristine condition Leica M mount converted and rangefinder adjusted
    www.ebay.com/itm/223972664367
    www.ebay.com/itm/324115142095
    Jupiter-8 type2 in excellent condition L39 mount www.ebay.com/itm/324116594964

    • @Zaboonfilm
      @Zaboonfilm 5 років тому

      on the type 4 how can we relate the serial numbers to the year of the lens? What coating color should we see on the type 4 and type 1? many thanks.

    • @denisnalez6117
      @denisnalez6117 5 років тому

      It is missing

  • @jonlouis2582
    @jonlouis2582 7 років тому +10

    This was very interesting. I love these Soviet lenses a lot, and also your great service. I use mine a lot. If my house ever catches fire one of the first things I will grab are the lenses you sold to me. Thanks again.

  • @josephlow1102
    @josephlow1102 8 років тому +19

    Your review is informative - thank you - but you are mistaken to state the filter size of 49mm - it is 40.5mm

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  5 років тому +5

      Yes, indeed! Thank you for correcting!

  • @peterrlee100
    @peterrlee100 4 роки тому +1

    what a great video.I really enjoyed it.I purchased a 'type 1" from Roman and am really happy with it .Superb bokeh

  • @Cloroqx
    @Cloroqx 7 років тому +3

    Loving your channel, mate!
    Keep it up.

  • @ohjajohh
    @ohjajohh 9 місяців тому +1

    I will pick up the silver type 2 tomorrow. It looks like a very cool lens

  • @jeghedderhenrik
    @jeghedderhenrik 8 років тому +3

    Thankyou its very good information, i m very happy to learn about these versions. i will share this video,

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  8 років тому

      You're welcome!

    • @jeghedderhenrik
      @jeghedderhenrik 8 років тому

      if i like to order a jupiter 9 lens from your ebay shop, how can i make sure to get an optical very sharp copy of that lens,,, im looking for a very last lens buying for my own christmas gift, and i want my last lens shopping to be perfect, - i know that there can be very big difference in sharpness from one lens to another lens, when i buy old lenses...i have learned a lot of your lens repair videos, - but i sometimes destroy a lens because im not a good repair man like you are...

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  8 років тому

      Hello!
      Actually i have very nice early jupiter-9 silver lens in my shop, if you write me your email address, i could send you sample pics made with this lens at different F stops using my sony a7, so you could asses by yourself a sharpness

    • @jeghedderhenrik
      @jeghedderhenrik 8 років тому

      is the silver version the better one? my mail "jeghedderhenrik@gmail.com"

    • @jeghedderhenrik
      @jeghedderhenrik 8 років тому

      please share a link to your ebay shop

  • @DrAhmedSubhyMansourAhlAlquran
    @DrAhmedSubhyMansourAhlAlquran 7 років тому +3

    thanks , I already bought the JUPITER-11 4/135 red "P" Nikon F mount lens *INFINITY ADJUSTED!* from your ebay store , can you please tell me how to can I use this lens with Sony A7s Camera, can you please post a link for the adapter. thanks

    • @bloubear2557
      @bloubear2557 6 років тому

      Since it's modified for Nikon, get the m42 to Nikon without the glass, and add another adapter Nikon to Sony e mount.

    • @bloubear2557
      @bloubear2557 6 років тому

      Ignore the m42 to Nikon. If the lens already has a fixed Nikon mount

  • @lrochfort
    @lrochfort 5 років тому +1

    Excellent, thorough review. Thanks so much.

  • @philg6757
    @philg6757 8 років тому +4

    Thank you,very informative.

  • @GeorgiosKalaydjian
    @GeorgiosKalaydjian Рік тому

    Thank you very important information about this beautiful lens.
    I read that the Jupiter 8 lenses are radioactive, is that applicable for all the 4 types?

  • @zoltankaparthy9095
    @zoltankaparthy9095 11 місяців тому +2

    I have a "Red P" '57 KMZ J-8. It is as fine a 50 as I have, the equal of some CZJ 5cms and other Sonnars. The '51 is a good lens, too, but not as good. The KMZ J-8 is a very good lens, the Type I's. Thanks.

  • @alessandrodini5999
    @alessandrodini5999 8 років тому +2

    i can't find the lens in ebey shop, i find only watercolor paint.
    Cheers, from italy man.

  • @billk5631
    @billk5631 6 років тому +2

    Excellent. Thank you very much

  • @anandanbaskaran3142
    @anandanbaskaran3142 5 років тому +1

    Excellent review , at the moment searching for type 1 or type 4 in your Ebay shop.

  • @vintagevantics
    @vintagevantics 4 місяці тому

    Great video thanks! I have a 1974 version with the meter scale in green! Type 3 or 4?!!!!

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris5771 7 років тому +2

    A very interesting video, I love my Jupiter 8, but mine is a 1974 copy in mental with a large dark metal focusing ring and Cyrillic writing. I wish I could send you my lens for a CLA, yours look beautiful.

  • @DIGIHENDRIX300
    @DIGIHENDRIX300 2 роки тому

    i was looking for an adapter for my jupiter 8m 50mm contax/kiev lens.. i
    have black magic4k so the mount is micro four thirds....been told
    about all types of adapters so im confused.. do i look for the
    contax/kiev to m3/4 or c/y m4/3 0.7x ?

  • @justcallmesando
    @justcallmesando Рік тому

    I got the red mark version after watching this video. Very nice lens indeed. It works great on film.

  • @MrFatcat1966
    @MrFatcat1966 2 роки тому

    Thank you for info .love my type 1 1955 jupiter 8.do you know if the story about that in the erly jupiter 8 there is Carl zeiss glas until 1956 og 57 ?

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  2 роки тому +1

      yes, i know the story and it is true, but until 1949. And that jupiter was called ZK 2/50

  • @glazou1er
    @glazou1er 8 років тому +3

    Great video
    Will you do a video to how fix a sticky Aperture for the version 4?
    Anyway love your chanel,

  • @Greg88888
    @Greg88888 4 роки тому +1

    Hello, perhaps you can help me. I'm looking at getting an a7 body to use with my m39 Jupiter 8. Bit concerned any m39 to Sony A mount adapters will be intended for old Leica 39 lenses and won't allow focusing to infinity with russian lenses. Has this been an issue for you?

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  4 роки тому

      just take simple m39-sony e adapter and you're all set.

  • @matickos3791
    @matickos3791 6 місяців тому

    Hi! Question: I have the type 1 lens, does it come apart the same way as helios lenses? Helicoid unscrews from the bottom, counterclock wise? I can't unscrew mine, but wanted to check before I break something :) My aperture ring has weird movement and "bumps", wanted to check and clean it. Thx!

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  2 місяці тому

      yes, it unscrews, just you need to apply a bit of force

  • @4choooKai
    @4choooKai Рік тому

    Hello, have you ever encountered a Jupiter 8 that's made of brass instead of aluminium? It also has "Made in USSR" (note the capitalization) marking on it. I heard it's a rare version, is it true?

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  Рік тому

      no, i never encountered such. Though i sold few hundreds of jupiters-8

    • @4choooKai
      @4choooKai Рік тому

      @@RetroFotoHouse I just got a Jupiter 8 a few days ago and it's made of silver brass (?) instead of aluminium! It's not light, but not heavy either. One thing for sure is that it doesn't feel like a 110g lens, it has some heft to it. The serial number is starts with 62XXX and it has that "Made in USSR" marking that I mentioned before.
      I'm surprised that you never heard of this version, big chance that this is a rare version, maybe?

  • @Archontasil
    @Archontasil 7 років тому +1

    Thank you, i have the type 2 lens, but it's very soft and have very low contrast. Is it because of fungus?

  • @mykilldarcshyne3554
    @mykilldarcshyne3554 2 роки тому

    I just picked up a fd to micro 4/3rds adapter for my black magic and was wondering if the Vintage lens Jupiter-8M Carl Zeiss Sonnar lens would be able to work on there? If not what would the recommended adapter or model of jupiter be that would work?

  • @50mmnikonainikkor55
    @50mmnikonainikkor55 4 роки тому +1

    So informative thank you. Now i know where to confidently buy these lenses( from you ).

  • @firman_adams
    @firman_adams 2 роки тому

    May I know what type of adapter are you using? I'm using a jupiter k3 50mm f1.5 the focus is really bad. Please help

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  2 роки тому

      simple m39-sony E adaper. If focus is bad, you need to re-grease it

  • @Nestorico-m8i
    @Nestorico-m8i 2 місяці тому

    I really appreciate your work
    Please help me to choose between one Jupiter-8 (maybe also a Jupiter-3) and a Helios 44M!!
    which one should I choose if I want it for a Fujifilm mirrorless camera and I am looking for sharpness and colourfull images!!!
    Help please, I'm sure your opinion makes the difference!!!!

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi! The best jupiter-8 is early KMZ made, but they are difficult to find in decent condition, as they are old and often glass is scratched. For helios 44m, try to find helios 44m MC with helios written in cyrillic, it is quite rare and expensive, but worth every penny spent

    • @Nestorico-m8i
      @Nestorico-m8i 2 місяці тому

      @@RetroFotoHouse Dear, what if I find a KMZ Helios 44 (with no 'M' and writen in cyrilic) and a Jupiter-3 f/1.5 50mm, it is not KMZ (I´ve not ever seen its logo) and the Jupiter name is also writen in cyrilic.....what is better, which should I choose??
      Please help me!!!, I totally trust your opinion!!
      thanks a lot

  • @MaxHeadroomsTV
    @MaxHeadroomsTV 4 роки тому

    Спасибо за обзор. А как насчет варианта Юпитер-8-1? Выпускался уже перед самим развалом СССР, редко где попадается. Или это то же самое что и 4й вариант объектива в обзоре?

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  4 роки тому

      Он очень редкий. Держал в руках всего один-два раза. В процессе использования ошутимой разницы не увидел, сравнивая с юп-8 тип 4. Да и разницы то всего-цвет цифр на кольце фокуса да и цифра 1 возле 8 на переднем кольце.

  • @gregsmith6373
    @gregsmith6373 Рік тому

    Thank you! Cheers from Poland :)

  • @JeremyGalloway
    @JeremyGalloway 6 років тому +1

    I have type 4 and love it!

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  6 років тому +1

      yes, me too! I use it onto my Leica M8. I've adjusted a rangefinder coupling unit to get exact focus correspondance with rangefinder!

  • @ViktorGabyshev
    @ViktorGabyshev 7 років тому +1

    Добрый день, спасибо, очень информативно! А как на счёт фокуса на бесконечность на вашей семёрке? Я слышал, что у "белых" версий его нет? Зайду в ваш ибэй магазин, хотел бы купить беленький юпитер, классно смотрится на камере)),

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  7 років тому +1

      Это неправда. Если нормальный адаптер-бесконечность будет. С ув.

  • @lillymoon8088
    @lillymoon8088 Рік тому

    Hi, would iz fit with the Nikon d 3400 and M39 adapter ?

  • @codiecrieg2480
    @codiecrieg2480 2 роки тому

    Are you totally sure about 3 gen? I get mine in really good condition and i use hood all time. I have 4th gen and in my opinion it is really same as 3 one on leica III and m2. Maybe you have different revision or sth. Please share with me your opiion. Great material anyway cheers o/

  • @imagecom
    @imagecom 6 років тому +2

    GREAT REVIEW! I have V1 and V4. Dude, that V1 looks awesome, how did you polish it?

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  6 років тому +1

      I use GOI paste and polishing mashine. Customers want full service, you understand...

  • @stinkystealthysloth
    @stinkystealthysloth 5 років тому +4

    I'd say you'd need a much higher sample size for each lens due to inconsistent quality control during production

    • @mikafoxx2717
      @mikafoxx2717 3 роки тому +2

      He refurbishes and sells these and other soviet lenses, and has had many hundreds through his hands, he knows what he's talking about.

  • @cjewe1z
    @cjewe1z 3 роки тому

    Do all Type 4s have Cyrillic text on the front?

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  3 роки тому

      No, i've seen few with latin markings as well

  • @WarrenRoddy
    @WarrenRoddy 4 роки тому

    What is the Jupiter 8-1 in black with green numbers? Is it still a type 4?

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  4 роки тому +1

      Basically yes, this is rare version of type 4. Once i had it in my hands, i did not notice any differencies exept appearance

  • @TheoDahlemPickups
    @TheoDahlemPickups 3 роки тому

    Your links are broken. What is your EBay name up there.

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  3 роки тому +2

      I'm in summer holidays right now. All links will be working from sep 1

    • @TheoDahlemPickups
      @TheoDahlemPickups 3 роки тому

      @@RetroFotoHouse Thanks

  • @gerben4875
    @gerben4875 5 років тому

    Hi, could you let me know if any of these variants are radioactive? thx for the in depth review!

  • @jufegom
    @jufegom 7 років тому +1

    Thanks, very interesting.

  • @ZachBoyce
    @ZachBoyce 7 років тому

    Any experience using this with Helicoid - I'm mostly interested in achieving a closer focusing distance, while maintaining infinity focus.

  • @josephsiiiyahoocom
    @josephsiiiyahoocom 7 років тому +1

    I have some Soviet lenses. I need to clean them. Some have fungus etc. What should I not use to clean the outer elements? I would expect vinegar and 705 ISO alcohol would damage lens coatings. Can anyone advise me?

    • @samsen201
      @samsen201 7 років тому +2

      You can use 70% or higher, isopropyl alcohol (Rubbing alcohol) to clean glass part of lens. The lower percentage such as 50% or lower (That is sold by 99 cent shop, cheap shops etc.) is not a good substitute as you need a kind of fluid that evaporate very fast and leaves least/No residue. You should use multiple Q-tips (damped not socked with alcohol solution) when rubbed by their side down, parallel to lens (Not by tip) and without much pressure, in a circular fashion, over the lens to remove that residue of dirt. By using multiple and quickly discarding these Q-tips frequently, you prevent spread of residue and spread all over. If you press too much, then you can damage the lens coating and if you use an abrasive peace of cloth such a commonly and foolishly used shirt or a clearing tissue, you are sure to permanently damage the lens coating.

  • @executor966
    @executor966 6 років тому +1

    наилучшая версия юпитер-3 не подскажите?

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  6 років тому +2

      На мой взгляд-ранняя КМЗшная, выпускалась до 1955 года.

    • @executor966
      @executor966 6 років тому

      спасибо, большое уважение вашему труду! :)

  • @MrMilanina
    @MrMilanina 4 роки тому

    What about Jupiter-8-1 from '90? Have you had a chance to try that one out? Would you expect it be be as good as the previous black version (with green markings)?

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  4 роки тому +1

      Hi! Once i had a chance to try it, it is rare. Frankly speaking i did not notice any differencies in image rendition compared to normal black type 4 jupiter-8

  • @nukecoke87
    @nukecoke87 8 років тому +1

    There is a pre-1955 version which looks like the type 1 as you called, but it has a double-heicoid focus design, which is harder to assemble/reassemble.
    www.sovietcams.com/sovietcams/m/m_images/wfiles/i1A38R642.jpg Here is an image, you may note the difference near the lens mount between it and the type 1 you called.

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  8 років тому

      I guess this is prototype. It is so rare, that i never get it in my hands, however i have hundreds jupiters-8 sold via my ebay shop

    • @nukecoke87
      @nukecoke87 8 років тому

      The PT3020 is more like a prototype but the PT3030 is not very rare. I own one and see them every now and then on eBay. For instance here: www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Jupiter-8-lens-2-50-mm-1950-year-M39-Zorki-mount-Excellent-5005986-/272404693165?hash=item3f6c95c0ad:g:zdwAAOSwzaJX959E You can further see that there are no "three screws" on the bottom of the lens mount, which is an distinct feature of this version. For today's use, it only adds trouble since it's harder to service...

    • @nukecoke87
      @nukecoke87 8 років тому

      By the way, my sample of this lens has a gold-yellow coating tint instead of purple as many of the 1950s Jupiter-8 have. But I'm not sure all pre-1955 Jupiter-8 have the same gold-yellow coating tint. I don't think the different coating tint makes a difference but the purple ones look very cheap :D

    • @RetroFotoHouse
      @RetroFotoHouse  8 років тому +1

      Yes, indeed. This lens is early 50s production. I guess price is so high because it still uses a stock of german produced optical glass. However it is quite rare. I personally did not get it. Thank you for this information, though. Coating titnt makes no difference i guess.

    • @nukecoke87
      @nukecoke87 8 років тому

      You are welcome, we need sellers who can get easy access to FSU cameras & lenses and care to SERVICE and better TEST them before selling instead of just dumping them randomly on eBay. There are a couple of "premium" sellers of FSU photo gears like SynOptics, who make their cameras and lenses pretty. But as far as I know even they don't replace the shutter curtains, either test the lenses with focus accuracy. The lens focus accuracy doesn't need to be tested on real film but can be done with a piece of ground glass or matte-finished tape stick to the film rails of the camera. And lens sharpness can be easily tested by using digital camera. So if the lens sharpness, lens focus accuracy and camera shutter curtains replacement, if these three things can be done, I don't mind paying three times more than average eBay price to buy FSU photo gears.

  • @JamesE707
    @JamesE707 6 років тому

    I enjoyed your video, thanks! :o)
    If possible, it may be a better idea to test the above 4 versions on a Leica M9? Remember - the M9 (and later versions?) have micro-lenses on their sensors to redirect the photons at the frame sensor edges to give a true and accurate capture.
    regards.

  • @TorpedoJohnes
    @TorpedoJohnes 3 роки тому +1

    Найс видео, вэри интэрэстинг, сенк ю вэри мачь)

  • @BurninSven1
    @BurninSven1 2 роки тому

    I just bought this lens and it is not even close to sharp so I wont use it much I am afraid

  • @dandanu2526
    @dandanu2526 3 роки тому +1

    I have the type 3:(((((

  • @KC2Lucky
    @KC2Lucky 4 роки тому +2

    4 years later and they are not €20.. more like €200

  • @grecusorin8664
    @grecusorin8664 Рік тому

    mudak.

  • @ЮрийПупкин-п9к
    @ЮрийПупкин-п9к 4 роки тому

    The best завод Арсенал. КМЗ отвратительное качество стекла, линзы полный отстой, кроме индустара 22 1951-52 года. Корпуса объективов лучшие у КМЗ. Покажите фотографии сделанные юпитер 8 кмз, очень интересно посмотреть:) и сравнить с киевскими ю8.

  • @adamvarga7789
    @adamvarga7789 5 років тому +1

    Great video, thank you.

  • @Turnipagenda
    @Turnipagenda 5 місяців тому

    Very helpful.