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As a lens aficionado, there is nothing quite like a fling with some fine glass.

The Jupiter-9(like all Russian lenses) is a unique lens in the sense that it has characteristics that make it shine in certain applications. And portrait work is exactly what this lens was designed for.

For anyone looking... don't overlook this fantastic portrait lens!
Though getting a good one can be tricky... if and when you do get one. The angels will sing every-time you mount it on your camera.

Jupiter-9, 85mm, F/2

The end...

D4rknezz · 05-23-2011, 07:15 AM

Love them....especially the last one!
I had a Helios....I really, really like the russian glass. My only problem was it had a hard focusing ring....handholding like 5 pounds trying to focus wasnt fun. I ended up giving it up

. How is the jupiter? heavy?

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-23-2011, 11:44 AM

Very, very nice, all of them but I agree with some other posters that the first and last are superb. Thanks for posting them.

JohnBee · 05-23-2011, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by D4rknezz

Love them....especially the last one!
I had a Helios....I really, really like the russian glass. My only problem was it had a hard focusing ring....handholding like 5 pounds trying to focus wasnt fun. I ended up giving it up

. How is the jupiter? heavy?

It is indeed a heavy lens to work with.
But in the studio, I don't mind as my rig is on casters anyways.
But if/when I need to brake out and handhold things, it can be a real pain.

Jupiter 9's can be very good lenses, but getting a good one can be a real challenge. I tried three before I found a decent performer, and I don't know if I'd care to try again.

Rainy Day · 05-24-2011, 12:37 AM

Hmmm, I just got this one...

JUPITER-9 2 85 lens screw SLR M42 for Zenit 9465 (eBay item 320700127669 end time 20-May-11 11:53:43 AEST) : Cameras Photo

Hoping right now that it's one of the better performing ones!

**Bob Harris** · 05-24-2011, 12:56 AM

WOW, great series that is refreshing, thanks Bob

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05-23-2011, 07:15 AM	#16
D4rknezz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,196	Love them....especially the last one! I had a Helios....I really, really like the russian glass. My only problem was it had a hard focusing ring....handholding like 5 pounds trying to focus wasnt fun. I ended up giving it up . How is the jupiter? heavy?

05-23-2011, 11:44 AM	#17
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Very, very nice, all of them but I agree with some other posters that the first and last are superb. Thanks for posting them.

05-23-2011, 08:50 PM	#18
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667 Original Poster	Originally posted by D4rknezz Love them....especially the last one! I had a Helios....I really, really like the russian glass. My only problem was it had a hard focusing ring....handholding like 5 pounds trying to focus wasnt fun. I ended up giving it up . How is the jupiter? heavy? It is indeed a heavy lens to work with. But in the studio, I don't mind as my rig is on casters anyways. But if/when I need to brake out and handhold things, it can be a real pain. Jupiter 9's can be very good lenses, but getting a good one can be a real challenge. I tried three before I found a decent performer, and I don't know if I'd care to try again.

05-24-2011, 12:37 AM	#19
Rainy Day Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Southern Highlands Photos: Albums Posts: 134	Hmmm, I just got this one... JUPITER-9 2 85 lens screw SLR M42 for Zenit 9465 (eBay item 320700127669 end time 20-May-11 11:53:43 AEST) : Cameras Photo Hoping right now that it's one of the better performing ones!

05-24-2011, 12:56 AM	#20
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	WOW, great series that is refreshing, thanks Bob