Canon 7 cheap lenses?'

[santaclack]

Hey, guys!

I've just bought a Canon 7 and I'm searching for some cheap lenses (for now, the money is short).

I was thinking about some russian lenses, like Jupiter, Industar (principally 61 L/D), Helios. But I've hard that they are not that good on a Canon 7 and must be made some adjustments.

I would like to know which lenses are you using on your Canon 7, your review, the price and if you think it has a good Benefit–cost ratio?


Thanks!

 

[Brian Legge]

Simplest call is Canons 50mm 1.8. Not too pricey and good quality.

The Helios lens btw isn't available in LTM mount. Its Kiev only. Jupiter 8s are relatively safe and can be great performers. Same for the Industar 61s.

 

[Classique]

Jupiter 8 or 3 would be a good start. If you want to try 35mm, Jupiter 12 is great also.

 

[colyn]

Jupiter 8 or 3 would be a good start. If you want to try 35mm, Jupiter 12 is great also.

Not all J-12's will work on the Canon 7. Be careful when mounting that the rear element does not touch the upper and lower baffles.

 

[goamules]

If you really want cheap, and a good chance it will work without needing adjusting, look for a Jupiter 8 or Industar 61. They are both very good, and under $50 for the first, under $30 for the second.

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Get the oldest J-8 or J-3 you can find though. The quality control went down the tube as time went by. Some of the older J-8 lenses are German Zeiss Sonnars in Jupiter mounts. That's not to say you need to buy an early 1950's ZK or BK but the later black ones are more miss than hit and almost always need to be adjusted. The finishing on the mount just isn't as good either so making adjustments can also involve some intricate tooling of your own.
The collapsible lenses from most manufactures are good. Genuine Elmars don't run that much. The Russian collapsables can be had with a camera for very little.

Phil Forrest

 

[ZorkiKat]

Hey, guys!



I was thinking about some russian lenses, like Jupiter, Industar (principally 61 L/D), Helios. But I've hard that they are not that good on a Canon 7 and must be made some adjustments.



Thanks!

I use a Canon P and have many friends who use Canon 7. We all use Jupiter-3, Jupiter-8, Jupiter-12, and Industar lenses. No adjustment of any sort was ever needed. They work very well. My Canon P has a J-12 on it almost permanently. Otherwise a J-3 is on it. The J-9 can be seen with it sometimes.

 

[Michael I.]

I have a canon 50/1.8 which I don't need and gladly sell\trade off.

Soviet lenses are nice, but quality control is spotty, and the lack of apperture clicks is a pain in the ass. J-12 is a pretty good guess, but should try to mount it before you buy, since the baffles might go in the way.

 

[bastian a.]

If you want a 50mm lens, look for a Canon 50/1.8 which is quite cheap and a good perfomer.