50 year old Jupiter 9 lens selfie shot at f2

This is a selfie shot with my latest vintage lens. A 50 years old, Jupiter 9 , 85mm f2 lens, manufactured in 1971 at the LZOS factory (Lytkarino Zavod Optychisovo Sticklo), Russia

It is quite a classic and much sought after lens and is a copy of the Zeiss Sonnar 85mm 2.0. The original design was by Ludwig Bertele all the way back in 1932.

At 85mm it is a perfect portrait lens and in the right hands can produce beautiful portraits. Not that my portrait can be described as beautiful , but the lens creates lovely bokeh and is remarkably sharp at f2,

I'm going to try and get some street strangers with it over the next few days.

I am quite excited about using the lens. Quite sad don't you think? A sixty something bloke getting excited about a 50 year old lens. I am easily excited

[Mags]

A nice selfie! You smoothie.

[Peter Dulis]

Good one

[bkb in the city]

Great selfie

[jackie edwards]

I'll bet it's a heavy little bugger though! sounds like an amazing piece of glass. looking forward to the results. nice selfie!

[Dione Giorgio]

Fav. Terrific selfie. The lens works wonders in your able hands.

[Judith Johnson]

Great shot Phil and hope you have a lot of enjoyment from your 50 year old lens!

[LManning (Laura)]

Don’t apologize for your passions Phil! It’s a lovely portrait.

[Phil Howcroft]

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@bkbinthecity @pdulis @marlboromaam Thank you everyone for a great set of comments


@jackies365 it's quite compact in design , all metal , so does weigh a little :)