Excellent portrait and telephoto lens for medium format cameras. Provides excellent sharpness at open apertures and creates a three-dimensional image with beautiful soft bokeh.
Jupiter-36B 250 mm F/3.5 is an excellent lens for medium format SLR cameras, produced in the USSR. For cameras with Kyiv-88 bayonet mount (Kyiv-88, Zenit-80, Salute, Salute-S).
Using the appropriate adapter, this lens can be mounted on any modern SLR and mirrorless cameras, such as Canon EOS, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Fuji, Olympus and others. (Adapter not included).
Jupiter-36B is a vintage Soviet photo lens that has gained popularity due to its distinctive characteristics and reliable optical performance. Here is a description of the Jupiter-36B lens:
1. Optical characteristics:
Focal length: The Jupiter-36B typically has a focal length of 250 mm.
Aperture range: It typically has an aperture range of f/3.5 to f/22, which provides flexibility in controlling the depth of field.
2. Construction:
Build quality: The lens is known for its robust and durable metal construction, common in many Soviet-era optics. The exterior finish is black.
3. Design:
Appearance: The Jupiter-36B has a classic and functional design with engraved marks for aperture, focal length, and other important information.
Weight and size: It is truly impressive. It is quite large and weighs over 1 kg.
4. Image Quality:
Contrast and Sharpness: Although not as technologically advanced as modern lenses, the Jupiter-36B is capable of producing images with good contrast and sharpness, especially when stopping down.
5. Uses and Legacy:
Portrait Photography: With its longer focal length and pleasing bokeh, the Jupiter-36B is often preferred for portrait photography.
Collectibility: As a vintage Soviet lens, the Jupiter-36B has become a collectible among photography enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate the character and unique qualities of lenses from that era.
Format: Medium format SLR
Type: Fixed focal length (fixed)
Focus: Manual focus
System: PENTACON SIX (Kyiv 60)
First year of production: 1969
Last year of production: 1991
Optical design: 4 elements in 3 groups
The item is in excellent condition. The front and rear lenses are clean. There are a few dust particles. There is no fungus. The aperture control ring rotates smoothly and accurately. The focus rotates smoothly and accurately.