85mm f2 J9 on a Bessa-R?

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Hi All,I'm thinking about going for a black 85mm f2 and finder for my black CV Bessa-R. Another option would be the 85mm 1.9/2 Canon lenses. What do you guys think? Anybody using the J9 on the Bessa-R?Thanks!-Dan
 
I use it on my Bessa L but only stopped down or with external RF. It works fine, a very nice lens (you just have to get the "right" one)
 
I use one on my R2a - but I find the baselength a little too short for anything requiring fine focussing. It's fine on the iiia though.
 
I've got a nice J-9 that I've used a little on my Bessa-R and it was just fine - I haven't tried it wide open at short distances though, so I can't be sure of the focusing accuracy. (And I don't use it on the Bessa any more, because I have a CV 75/2.5 now)
 
Thanks guys, keep those answers coming!

BTW I do have a CV75, which is a cool lens. But I -want- Sonnar bokeh:p and the extra reach, and half-stop.

Been reading on the Kiev Survuval Site, how to take this thing apart. Looks not too bad.........:bang:

-Dan, want a lovely lens, for a cheap price.
 
Jupiter-9 is usable w/o adjustment of lens to camera on stops behind f/4, to use it on f2-2.8 - adjustment of lens to camera body required.

BTW the best versions of J-9 are white from 60s.
 
I have a '59 vintage J-9 that worked just fine on my Bessa R. Including close up and wide open. It was the second one I tried. And I just used the 90mm frame lines rather than an external finder for it. I think a well working example is a wonderful lens.
I wouldn't "forget" the Kiev Survival Site--there is a lot of good info there--but the Kiev versions and LTM versions are not quite the same so what's there doesn't apply to the lens you get for the Bessa R.
Rob
 
I use a J-9 on my R3A, and even wide open and close up it gives good results. It is better stopped down though.

For my own uses, this is just fine, as I don't use it that often.

Kent
 
Hi All,

I've decided to buy Ampguy's black J9, listed in the classifieds for $59. Sounds like a great deal:D


Now........

Does anybody use the black plastic Russian 85mm finder, and how do you like it:confused:


-Dan, like the "look" of the photos I've seen posted here, but probably won't use it -that- much.:rolleyes:
 
Russian VI85 - complete dull and scary suckz. It does not cost $25. This junk is sold around 100 rubles ($3)
VI35 is so-so, but usable.

BTW, I heard that on R3s both J-9 and J-3 works very fine wide open, 1:1 viewfinder is very good thing.
 
You are right. LZOS who made and makes J-9 in black appearance sometimes does good quality. Reverse thing is true for KMZ lens. But I will rather prefer white versions of russian optics. Not even from 60s but from 50s.
 
First, why would you want to use external VF for 85 on Bessa R ? The 90 framelines are fine...

I have a black J-9 made by LZOS and it's a pretty good lens. A bit soft at f/2 but plenty sharp at f/4 and beyond.

Please follow the link in my signature "FSU vs. Leica standard" and read the article to understand the problem...

The best advice is to use the lens as if it was a 85/4 - don't use it wide open. This way you overcome the FSU vs. Leica problem as well as Bessa's insufficient RF baselength.

PS: The J-9 is a copy of Zeiss Sonnar lens, as well as the Canon :)
 
I also have a Voigtlander Bessa-T, which does not have a viewfinder.

I'm hoping to be able to sometimes use the lens wide-open. Maybe with the Bessa-T, which works better with hard to focus lenses.....
 
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