Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Neal, I have one of these in LTM and it is stunningly good. However, it exhibits all the attributes of radioactive glass as it is quite yellow, to the point that you can not shoot color film unless you want a nice yellow tone. So, Marc, if you are reading this, did the Russians experiment with radioactive glass on these lenses? Don dorysrus@mindspring.com - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Neal Friedenthal Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 4:14 AM To: Rollei users group; leica users group Subject: [Leica] 85mm f2 Russian Sonnar clone I just got a 1960 vintage Jupiter9 85mm f2 Sonnar clone for my Kiev Contax. Cost was $45 plus $15 shipping from the Ukraine. Boy this is a keeper and you can find them in LTM as well as Contax Mount. Here take a look; http://photoneal.com/photos/misc/tn/lrgb1.jpg.html Very good resolution and good contrast. Neal F - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html