The Russian Jupiter-12
is a high quality wide-angle lens for the Leica type rangefinder cameras.
It is a copy of prewar Zeiss Biogon and is regarded as one of the best
Soviet made lenses, in both 39 mm LTM and Contax RF mounts.
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35.7 mm
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1:2.8 (settings from 2.8
to 22)
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62?50'
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1 m - Infinity
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M40.5x0.5 mm
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M39x1 mm (LTM). The lens
mounts and RF couples with any Leica or Leica copy (FED, Zorki,
etc)
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- The glass is coated, the barrel has a chorome/polished aluminum finish
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This lens was made in the early 1960's. It is EXC+ condition and comes complete with both front and rear lenscaps. The original factory passport is also included. This Jupiter-12 is shown mounted on
a Leica IIIa (not included).
This Jupiter-12
will not disappoint you. The lens is sharp and contrasty, and works well with modern films. The lens
is sharp and contrasty, you can use with any threadmount Leica or Leica
copy. Note for Bessa-L and Bessa-R users: this lens will mount on these bodies, but will not focus properly.
