Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: jupiter 8 users?
From: Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 13:16:00 -0500
References: <F2666Gw8QtBtyKovyyz00003fe4@hotmail.com>

You get what you pay for

Victor Wek wrote:

> The Jupiter 8 is my only 50mm lens I owe right now. The results are OK, but
> I can not count grass or someone hair. The colors are sort of flat, but I
> will put this lens in Cosina league. Cosina Nokton/1.5 and Jupiter 8 give
> the same impression. I did not check flare on Russian 50/2, I had sun always
> behind me.
> You should be OK, check for scratches, mechanic, fogging from oil inside and
> if you can mount on your Leica, check how the Jupiter fits. You may find
> distance setting on other side.
> I bought my Jupiter8 and Zorki 4k for 20$US on flea market.
>
> Victor
> Earth, Solar System
> http://communities.msn.ca/VictorPhoto
>
> >Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:37:42 +0200
> >From: "Lionel Venturini" <lventurini@humanite.presse.fr>
> >Subject: [Leica] jupiter 8 users?
>
> >Is there any LUger here that uses 50mm jupiter in leica mount? I saw a
> >cheap one in a shop, but suspect that it's nont so worth.
> >I suppose it's not as sharp as a summicron. Any advise?
>
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Replies: Reply from "Stanislaw B.A. Stawowy" <watteau@krakow.neurosoft.net> (Re: [Leica] Re: jupiter 8 users?)
In reply to: Message from "Victor Wek" <photvictor@hotmail.com> ([Leica] Re: jupiter 8 users?)