Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/04/03

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Subject: [Leica] Russian Jupiter-9 85/2 lens question--for Didier
From: rangefinder at screengang.com (Didier Ludwig)
Date: Mon Apr 3 02:22:04 2006
References: <6.2.5.6.2.20060403103121.02c4a028@screengang.com> <20060403091222.7598.qmail@web32805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
 
The russian lens I am lusting most is the Helios 40-2 (85/1.5 in M42 SLR 
mount), if I came across one, this could be a reason to reactivate my Ricoh 
Singlex.

I forgot to mention, the first two digits of the serial # represent the year 
of production of all older russian lenses.

Didier


>Many thanks! They represent a good buy, I think.
>Bill
>   
>  
>>The black russian lenses are usually newer, with a better coating, and 
>>therefore more desirable, at least for shooters. Can't say for collectors.
>>Didier
>>
>>
>>>Is the silver or black one the most desirable?
>>>Thanks,
>>>Bill
Replies: Reply from msmall at infionline.net (Marc James Small) ([Leica] Russian Jupiter-9 85/2 lens question--for Didier)
 In reply to: Message from rangefinder at screengang.com (Didier Ludwig) ([Leica] Russian Jupiter-9 85/2 lens question)
Message from wrs111445 at yahoo.com (Bill Smith) ([Leica] Russian Jupiter-9 85/2 lens question--for Didier)