Up for sale is a classic Soviet Jupiter-8 50mm f/2 M39 lens in the beautiful original silver metal finish.
The Jupiter-8 is one of the most recognizable Soviet lenses and is highly appreciated by vintage lens enthusiasts for its distinctive Sonnar-style rendering, pleasant background blur and classic character.
A great addition to a vintage camera collection and an excellent creative lens for photographers who enjoy the unique rendering of classic Soviet optics.
📷 Specifications
Model: Jupiter-8 2/50
Focal Length: 50mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Aperture: 9 blades
Mount: M39
Focus: Manual
Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 1 m
Optical Design: 6 elements in 3 groups
Body: Silver metal
Manufactured: USSR
🎞️ Vintage Optical Character
The Jupiter-8 is known for its classic Sonnar-style optical character and attractive vintage rendering.
The 50mm focal length is particularly useful for:
Portrait photography
Street photography
Creative photography
Film photography
Cinematic projects
Vintage lens experimentation
The f/2 maximum aperture provides good subject separation and pleasing background blur, while the 9-blade diaphragm can produce attractive rounded highlights.
This is an M39 mount lens originally designed for Soviet rangefinder cameras.
With the appropriate adapter, it can also be used on many modern mirrorless cameras, including:
Sony E / Fujifilm X / Micro Four Thirds / Canon RF / Nikon Z / Leica M
⭐ Condition:
Very good vintage condition.