Baybers Posted October 17, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) G'day, I'm thinking of buying a 1950's Jupiter 8 lens to mount on my screwmount 111. Up to 1960, I think, this lens came with a focus tab. My question is this- can anyone advise whether the tab will clear the slow speed dial when the lens is screwed on? I have had an Industar-22 lens that just scrapped past the dial when mounting. Any general observations about this lens are welcome as well. Many thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luigi bertolotti Posted October 18, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 18, 2013 I think it is someway easier to find an item without focus tab : indeed, I think they are more common (and very cheap) on the market. Anyway, I think that PROBABLY the tabbed version does not interfere with the slw speeds dial : if you look at this pic, my visive feeling is that the tab does not protrude more than the one of, say, a Summaron E 39 or a Summicron 50 rigid in SM 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! As any other Russian lens, the Jupiter can bring some surprise... I know of people that had to have the lens adjusted for correct coupling with Leica RF; also, if you find a "new" black Jupiter 8 , keep in mind that it was made also with the 39x1 thread mount of the Zenit B... to say, a "Leica screw mount" but without rangefinder coupling... given that the Jupiter is often sold by "unprofessional" dealers, this is a detail that can be not clearly stated. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! As any other Russian lens, the Jupiter can bring some surprise... I know of people that had to have the lens adjusted for correct coupling with Leica RF; also, if you find a "new" black Jupiter 8 , keep in mind that it was made also with the 39x1 thread mount of the Zenit B... to say, a "Leica screw mount" but without rangefinder coupling... given that the Jupiter is often sold by "unprofessional" dealers, this is a detail that can be not clearly stated. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/214838-jupiter-8-focus-tab-leica-111-slow-speed-dial/?do=findComment&comment=2444735'>More sharing options...
Baybers Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted October 19, 2013 Many thanks Luigi, yes it can be an enlightning retail experience to deal with FSU sellers and one cannot ask too many questions I have found. I will be avoiding the 'new' version in favour of a 50's model and risk around AUS$60 delivered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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