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Russian Jupiter-3
lens in Contax RF Mount
This lens is a copy of the famous
Zeiss Sonnar 50/1.5. It was initially made for the Kiev line in Contax/Kiev
bayonet mount and later - in Leica thread mount. The lens is sharp and
contrasty, and even at maximum aperture produces great images.
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50 mm
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1:1.5 (steps from 1.5 to
22)
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1 m - Infinity
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M40.5x0.5 mm
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- Optical registration
(back focus)
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34.85±
0.02 mm
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Contax/Kiev Internal Bayonet,
can be used on any pre- and postwar Contax or any Kiev.
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- The glass is coated,
the barrel has a chrome finish.
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This Jupiter-3 was made
in the mid-1950's. The lens is in EXC.- condition. The barrel finish is clean, no
brassing. The glass is also clear and clean, with a few faint cleaning marks
on the front element (they are present on practically every Jupiter-3 lens).
The lens comes with the front lenscap and a plastic case.
The Jupiter-3 is uncommon; it
was sold as a separate interchangeable lens. I believe it never came as
a standard Kiev RF equipment.
The lens is shown mounted on a
Contax II (not included).
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fedka.com
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