Description
Russian Early
Kiev II Rangefinder,
Contax II Copy
The Kiev II is a true Contax II copy and was in production at Arsenal factory in Kiev in 1950-1955.
Kiev II is practically identical to the prewar Contax II – it even features a stabilizing foot on the bottom plate.
A small quantities of Kievs were made in 1947-1949, those cameras are very hard to find and they
are technically not classified as Kiev II.
This Kiev II was made in 1955. The Kiev engraving is of the early type – in Cyrillic only.
The Kiev II is becoming increasingly hard to find, especially the early models.
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Technical
Characteristics
Kiev II Body
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Shutter
Speeds
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B,
1/2 – 1/1250 |
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Shutter
Type
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Focal
plane, metal/leather curtains, vertical movement |
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Rangefinder
Base
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90mm |
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Viewfinder
Magnification
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0.9x |
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Flash
Synch
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None
on this model. |
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Film
Type
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35mm
film in standard cassettes |
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Self-timer
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9
to 15 seconds |
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Lens
Mount
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Contax
Rangefinder Bayonet. Internal and external bayonets fully compatible
with Contax II, III, IIa, IIIa |
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Body
Finish
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Chrome,
Leather covering |
Lens: Jupiter-8,
50/2, CZJ Sonnar Copy
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Focal
length
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50
mm |
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Aperture
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F2,
settings from 2 to 22 |
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Angle
of Coverage
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45? |
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Focusing
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0.9
m – Infinity |
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Filter
size
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M40.5×0.5 |
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Optical
Design
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6
elements in 3 groups, click
to see drawing |
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Optical
registration (back focus)
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31.85?0.02
mm |
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Mount
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Contax
Rangefinder Bayonet (Internal). Will fit all Kievs, Contax II, III,
IIa, IIIa |
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Glass
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Coated |
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Finish
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Polished
chrome |
The camera comes with a metal lenscap and its original leather case (worn, but complete).
The Kiev II is much less common
than its successors – Kiev IIa and 4a. It is a good user and a desirable and attractive collectible camera. |
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