Jupiter-12 f2.8/35mm USSR Kiev/Contax RF mount

            DESCRIPTION:
Jupiter-12 is a wide angle LTM lens for Contax, Kiev and other rangefinder cameras (except modern Bessa cameras).

Being a direct copy of the Contax Biogon 35mm f:2.8 lens, this can't be bad!

Russian life of Biogon lens was started in 1947 at KMZ plant at Krasnogorsk town. In 1947-1948 those lenses, known as Jipiter-12BK were made off genuine Carl Zeiss parts (include complete optical blocks), received according with reparations from Germany... it was a best part of Jupiter-12 lenses.

Since end of 1949 up to 1952 also was used Germany glass, but blocks were assembled at USSR. It were also very good lenses.

Since end of 1952 all parts of Jupiter-12 lenses issued in USSR at KMZ, Litkarino, and Arsenal (for Kiev RF cameras) plants. Even latest lenses are not so sharp and contrast like first issue, but those lenses are more young, have better condition and still provide very nice image quality with enough low prices.

In the main, most all Soviet lenses are exceptionally good and this one is no exception!

CONDITION:
Lens is in good working condition. The body has signs of use
Works properly. Glass is clear, no scratches, free of dust or fungus inside. Focusing and stopping are smooth.
 
Thank you very much for taking interest in my item!

I appreciate your interest in buying from us. Most of the items we sell are not new ones. They were made 25-50 years ago, but all of them are in working condition, fully CLA (Cleaned, Lubricated and Adjusted). However, Soviet lenses, even new ones, come with some cosmetic flaws, like tiny gas bubbles in a lens glass or internal specks of dust. These defects do not affect the quality of the lens or image and a lot of Soviet lenses have excellent quality and are really affordable.

FEATURES:

  • * Focus: 35 mm.

    * Angle of view: 63 degrees.

    * Relative aperture: 1:2.8.

    * Coated optics without Russian red symbol "n" (it sounds like P=prosvetlenije, this symbol was removed since beginning of 1960s, when all Russian optics became coated).

    * Mounting: screw mount M39 LTM (Leica Thread Mount). The lens can be used with latest Leica M cameras with simple adapter.

    * Resolution: (pairs of lines per 1 mm): not less than 36 in the center and 18 on the edge of frame.

    * Filter mount: M 40.5 x 0.75 mm.

    * Compact and light.

    * Black body coating.

  • Serial number: 601681.

SHIPPING:
Shipping to: 
1.Delivery in the United States of America 6-9 days by delivery service UPS.
2. Worldwide, the European Union - delivery time is about 8-16 days. 
3.Other countries - Delivery time about 18-21 days.  
4.The Australia, New zealand delivery time is about 21-35 days. 
5. I offer express delivery (4-6 days) in - Worldwide.
Handling Time: Item will be shipped within 1-2 business days after payment is received.

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