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nathaniel bucag
bucsss
Philippines
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 Posted - Sep 08 2009 : 09:07:46 AM
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hi guys, im nathaniel
i have a fed-2 with an I-26 and i'm thinking of getting a new lens.
should i buy the cheaper jupiter-8 or the faster jupiter-3?
any advice?
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Guido Studer
Guido
Switzerland
362 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Sep 08 2009 : 4:18:48 PM
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Hello Nathaniel
I think it make no sense to buy a Jupiter 8 without camera, because you can buy such a lens together with a camera for more less money. My recommendation would be to buy a Zorki 4 or Zorki 4K togehter with a Jupiter 8. The Zorki 4(K) has a large viewfinder and it's very practicable.
For the Jupiter 3: It's a very nice lens but the focusing of the camera must be very exactly adjusted for the use of the small apertures. And the prices of such lenses is quite high - you can even buy two Zorki 4 with Jupiter 8 for this price!
If you like to use a Zorki (or FED) for taking pictures I think it would be better to use a Jupiter 8 for the first steps. If you need more speed later, you could buy such a Jupiter 3.
Just my opinion ... but I don't use my Zorki's and Zenit's for taking pictures, because I'm using digital SLR's for some years and would never change again ...
Best wishes - Guido
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Brian
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2009 : 6:15:22 PM
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Jupiter-8's tend to be more uniform in performance than the Jupiter-3. They tend to work "out of the package", but some also require adjustment.
I favor the Jupiter-3, but have experience in adjusting the shim and "nailing" the focus.
Here are some samples from Jupiter-3's ranging from 1953 to 1986. The 1950's lenses have been the sharpest, in my experience.
http://ziforums.com/album.php?albumid=97 |
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nathaniel bucag
bucsss
Philippines
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Posted - Sep 08 2009 : 8:57:23 PM
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| hmm..think i'd go for the jupiter-8 then...there's more risk tied to that jupiter-3 |
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nathaniel bucag
bucsss
Philippines
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Posted - Sep 08 2009 : 9:14:37 PM
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oh and one more thing...
which fed or zorki body should i pair it with to get a cheap combination yet a very functional? |
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jed
France
391 Posts
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Posted - Sep 09 2009 : 05:14:28 AM
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Hello Nathaniel,
Pick up a Zorki 4 ;)
Jed |
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
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My Collection
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Posted - Sep 09 2009 : 11:10:42 AM
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I agree with Jed, probably cheapest and best selection of shutter speeds.
Vlad. |
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BERRY alain
mermoz37
France
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Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 04:05:18 AM
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I agree :
zorki 4 (or 4K) whith Jup 8. |
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jupiter 3 or jupiter 8?
