Russian Lenses - where to buy?

Cloapex · 09-11-2013, 01:13 PM

Lowell, the jupiter 9 was nearly double the ebay prices.

Not a Number · 09-11-2013, 01:30 PM

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stevebrot · 09-11-2013, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

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It no workee...

The tariff tables are usually available online, though drilling down through them can be a chore.

Steve

Not a Number · 09-11-2013, 08:39 PM

For the US if a mail order is up to $200 dollars it is duty free for most items and you are not receiving multiple packages the same day with a cumulative value of up to $200. Tobacco and alcoholic beverages being among the exceptions.

Last edited by Not a Number; 09-11-2013 at 09:24 PM.

Cloapex · 09-12-2013, 05:13 AM

Off topic to my topic, but according to an older thread with comparisons of the jupiter 9. The older ones are sharper wide open. (as the softness is addes in later production by purpose for being a better portrait lens)
So I think i will settle for a sharper black metall beauty rather than soft plastic story.

source: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/136524-jupiter-9-a-2.htm

aoeu · 09-15-2013, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

And at least twice what a Jupiter 9 costs on eBay.

There is one in the Marketplace for $200 delivered. Modern coatings, open aperture metering, and compatibility with modern flash automation put this miles ahead of antique Soviet glass. And it's faster.

Cloapex · 09-15-2013, 12:39 PM

Thanks for the tip. I think i will order one for 130 from ebay. I like to have one of pure metall and glass, and i dont get tolls inside of Europe

To remind myself of soviet glass i put on the Helios 44-3, this weekend, the bokeh was blowing me away. This swirly things is fantastic.

Cloapex · 09-15-2013, 12:45 PM

Btw, was the tip for another a different glass? By clicking the link, I just came to main page.

Jean Poitiers · 09-15-2013, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Russian lens helios, russian lenses, russian cameras, jupiter lens, industar lens, cheap lens ...

Thanks for the link, and maybe I will get around to selling a couple of mine soon on the PF marketplace ... Salut, J (PS - I have a great thrift store nearby ...

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**Lowell Goudge** · 09-15-2013, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Cloapex

Lowell, the jupiter 9 was nearly double the ebay prices.

240 CDN for a brand new in box, vs what? A used lens.

The new Russian lenses are multi coated optics and work pretty good at least based upon my experience with the zenitar 16

09-15-2013, 12:57 PM	#24
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Not a Number Russian lens helios, russian lenses, russian cameras, jupiter lens, industar lens, cheap lens ... Thanks for the link, and maybe I will get around to selling a couple of mine soon on the PF marketplace ... *Salut, J (PS - I have a great thrift store nearby ... ) Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 09-15-2013 at 01:04 PM.*

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09-11-2013, 01:13 PM	#16
Cloapex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 166 Original Poster	Lowell, the jupiter 9 was nearly double the ebay prices.

09-11-2013, 01:30 PM	#17
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	New Import Duty & Taxes Calculation \| DutyCalculator

09-11-2013, 07:58 PM	#18
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Not a Number New Import Duty & Taxes Calculation \| DutyCalculator It no workee... The tariff tables are usually available online, though drilling down through them can be a chore. Steve

09-11-2013, 08:39 PM	#19
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	For the US if a mail order is up to $200 dollars it is duty free for most items and you are not receiving multiple packages the same day with a cumulative value of up to $200. Tobacco and alcoholic beverages being among the exceptions. Last edited by Not a Number; 09-11-2013 at 09:24 PM.

09-12-2013, 05:13 AM	#20
Cloapex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 166 Original Poster	Off topic to my topic, but according to an older thread with comparisons of the jupiter 9. The older ones are sharper wide open. (as the softness is addes in later production by purpose for being a better portrait lens) So I think i will settle for a sharper black metall beauty rather than soft plastic story. source: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/136524-jupiter-9-a-2.htm

09-15-2013, 11:18 AM	#21
aoeu Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 496	Originally posted by boriscleto And at least twice what a Jupiter 9 costs on eBay. There is one in the Marketplace for $200 delivered. Modern coatings, open aperture metering, and compatibility with modern flash automation put this miles ahead of antique Soviet glass. And it's faster.

09-15-2013, 12:39 PM	#22
Cloapex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 166 Original Poster	Thanks for the tip. I think i will order one for 130 from ebay. I like to have one of pure metall and glass, and i dont get tolls inside of Europe To remind myself of soviet glass i put on the Helios 44-3, this weekend, the bokeh was blowing me away. This swirly things is fantastic.

09-15-2013, 12:45 PM	#23
Cloapex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 166 Original Poster	Btw, was the tip for another a different glass? By clicking the link, I just came to main page.

09-15-2013, 02:01 PM	#25
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	Originally posted by Cloapex Lowell, the jupiter 9 was nearly double the ebay prices. 240 CDN for a brand new in box, vs what? A used lens. The new Russian lenses are multi coated optics and work pretty good at least based upon my experience with the zenitar 16