wlaidlaw Posted August 26, 2011 Share #421 Posted August 26, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) In that the Jupiter 8 is one of the highest production lenses made by KMZ near Moscow, a lot of them seemed to have been thrown together, maybe after a few stiff tots of vodka. Maybe if you can find one at a dealer, take along a 50/75mm LTM to LM adapter, a test diagram printed on A3 paper and take a couple of test shots. The Jupiter is an old design dating from the 1935 Zeiss Sonnar, where the Russians took away most of the machinery from Jena in 1945/46. However it was a very good design in 1935 and considerably better than the contemporaneous Leica Summar. You would have to be very lucky to find a Jupiter that would do justice to your M8. It would be at bit like buying a Porsche and putting on cheap used retread tyres. As Zombii says, a lot of better alternatives out there. Have a look at CameraQuest Home Page where there is a lot of information on Leica and Leica fit lenses. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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menos I M6 Posted August 26, 2011 Share #422 Posted August 26, 2011 http://www.dantestella.com/technical/compat.html Nice read regarding Russian lenses on Leica bodies. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombii Posted August 27, 2011 Share #423 Posted August 27, 2011 Ok, I got the Canon 85/1.8. It's in great condition overall. Only problem is a couple of faint marks on the front element. The focus ring is very nice and the aperture ring very crisp. Focus is spot on which is as much as I had hoped for. The lens is very sharp as Dirk has shown. I'm not sure I like the color rendition as much as the Nikkor but I haven't shot enough with it yet to really make a judgment on that. Here's some shots from the last couple of days. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Skinner Posted August 27, 2011 Share #424 Posted August 27, 2011 Dante Stella Nice read regarding Russian lenses on Leica bodies. Somewhat of a buzzkill, but thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaco Posted August 27, 2011 Share #425 Posted August 27, 2011 My J-3 rarely leaves the M8. The Jupiter-3 is a lens through which I have curiosity but I'm afraid to buy one. I had problems with a Canon 135/3.5 (1960) did not focus properly on the M8 (perhaps by an adapter is not good) but I was upset a little. Does the Jupiter-3 lens has trouble focusing on the M8? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted August 27, 2011 Share #426 Posted August 27, 2011 Most J-3's will back-focus on a Leica, and requires the shim of the lens to be thickened. Some have already been adjusted, some- you just luck out and they work. Kim Coxon hosts serveral DIY repair guides for lenses, including the J-3. PENTAX MANUALS They are easy to work on. Look for one that has been used on a Leica, with example pictures. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted September 2, 2011 Share #427 Posted September 2, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) M8.2 + 1955 made Leitz Wetzlar 5cm ƒ2 Collapsible Summicron: "cleaning street" bigger on teknopunk.com and much bigger on flickr I start, to dig this lens now, after it was stored directly after buying it. Some things need some time … ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted September 2, 2011 Share #428 Posted September 2, 2011 A shot OF my Hektor 7.3cm ƒ1,9 ON the M8.2 WITH a Nikkor-S.C 5cm ƒ1.4 AND a M8: "Leica M8.2 + Leitz Hektor 7.3cm f1.9 1932" bigger on flickr or teknopunk.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstotler Posted September 4, 2011 Share #429 Posted September 4, 2011 I picked up a LTM Summaron 35mm lens (1953) from Sam Shoshan last week and did my first full shoot with it yesterday. Not your usual street photography, but instead a fashion shoot on the street to capture clothing by designer Leah Delfiner in Philadelphia. I read quite a bit on the Forum about the Summaron and debates for/against in terms of performance before buying at a very reasonable price. Performance was, frankly, incredible. It was almost too clean and modern in how it rendered. Did I say I love purchasing 58-year-old glass, mounting it, affixing the filter (via a SOOGZ), and then shooting straight away? PrettyPrettyRebel's "Bang" - Sally Wong by willstotler, on Flickr PrettyPrettyRebel's "80s Mullet" - Talia Arochas by willstotler, on Flickr PrettyPrettyRebel's "Wild Child" - Sally Wong by willstotler, on Flickr PrettyPrettyRebel's "The Bowie Dress" - Talia Arochas by willstotler, on Flickr Really happy--figured I'd share. Cheers! Will 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted September 4, 2011 Share #430 Posted September 4, 2011 Very nice Will, I like this one: PrettyPrettyRebel's "Wild Child" - Sally Wong | Flickr - Photo Sharing! The Summaron is incredible - the nicest of them in my opinion is the f3.5 LTM version, which is a lot more compact even than the later M mount version with same optical formula. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstotler Posted September 4, 2011 Share #431 Posted September 4, 2011 Very nice Will, I like this one:PrettyPrettyRebel's "Wild Child" - Sally Wong | Flickr - Photo Sharing! The Summaron is incredible - the nicest of them in my opinion is the f3.5 LTM version, which is a lot more compact even than the later M mount version with same optical formula. Thanks, Menos. I was very surprised. I'm expecting that the M8's crop factor of 1.3x helps this lens--vignetting and soft edges are very reduced. Now, I did want *more* of that look in the photos (could have shot these with the 35mm Summicron ASPH instead if I wanted sharp-sharp), so the flip side is that the M8's 1.3x crop factor hampered the vintage look. Ah, well. I'm pleased. It's a good lens. Maybe I need to go older. Cheers! Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted September 4, 2011 Share #432 Posted September 4, 2011 Thanks, Menos. I was very surprised. I'm expecting that the M8's crop factor of 1.3x helps this lens--vignetting and soft edges are very reduced. Now, I did want *more* of that look in the photos (could have shot these with the 35mm Summicron ASPH instead if I wanted sharp-sharp), so the flip side is that the M8's 1.3x crop factor hampered the vintage look. Ah, well. I'm pleased. It's a good lens. Maybe I need to go older. Cheers! Will Haha ;-) Yes, maybe … I found, that the Summaron 3.5 is extremely sharp in the center, which completely surprised me, when I got mine (LTM, one helicoid version, not the more modern mount version). Here is a few from the 1932 Hektor, now clean with wonderful silky smooth focus mount and like new aperture and clean glass - love that lens! big on teknopunk.com or on flickr "bump" big on flickr "sad face" big on flickr Next year is Hektor's 80th anniversary - I'll definitely throw a party 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share #433 Posted September 8, 2011 Will great to see your summaron shots.....if you want more dramy then go with the 35 Elmar or if you really want vintage then take the 28mm Summaron....then you're kicking;) lovely shots andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted September 12, 2011 Share #434 Posted September 12, 2011 Two more with my preferred old tele lenses, the 1959 Canon 100 ƒ2 LTM and 1932 Hektor 7.3cm ƒ1.9 version 2: "girl and calligrapher" by teknopunk.com, on Flickr M8.2 | 1932 Hektor 7.3cm ƒ1.9 wide open "…" by teknopunk.com, on Flickr M8.2 | black 1959 Canon 100 ƒ2 LTM wide open 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted September 15, 2011 Share #435 Posted September 15, 2011 I just bought a later series version 1 chrome summilux mint complete with box and hood and everything. Focus is dead on, and I wonder who ever complained about it being not sharp or has focus issues. Its amazingly great, and the way it renders a picture is totally different (which I like better) than the asph version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Nomad64 Posted September 15, 2011 Share #436 Posted September 15, 2011 I just bought a later series version 1 chrome summilux mint complete with box and hood and everything. Focus is dead on, and I wonder who ever complained about it being not sharp or has focus issues. Its amazingly great, and the way it renders a picture is totally different (which I like better) than the asph version. +1! Cheers, Bruno 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmanda Posted October 1, 2011 Share #437 Posted October 1, 2011 Its raining in Melbourne.. so just having a play indoors terrorising the dogs with a M8 and Jupiter-8 2/50 s/n 069541 - my focus might be a bit off I think.. just learning, go easy on me! L9997387 by mmanda withers, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted October 2, 2011 Share #438 Posted October 2, 2011 Old glass - be it on the M8 or M9 are fantastic. They have this certain characteristic that is no longer available in the newer glasses. Not that the newer ones are bad, but they're just different. Some like it some don't. Me? I love old glass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 3, 2011 Share #439 Posted October 3, 2011 The Hektor 7,3 cm 1,9 has had its deserved part in this thread... here's one from it... a "natural" low-contrast that is even a pity to force in Post Processing... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/110554-m8-and-old-glass/?do=findComment&comment=1809075'>More sharing options...
pklein Posted October 5, 2011 Share #440 Posted October 5, 2011 Here's a Russian 50/2 Jupiter-8 made in 1962, almost wide open. At an Oktoberfest in Seattle, shot at twilight. Snuggle by peter.a.klein (Boulanger-Croissant), on Flickr --Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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