jupiter-12 with R-D1

[JT2007]

Does the Jupiter-12 (35mm/f2.8) work with the R-D1? Or will the rear-elements of the lens touch the camera?

Check this: http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?Lens-LSM-Wide.html~mainFrame

Any other Russian 35mm lens which works with the R-D1?

Thanks!

 

[mwooten]

Rich Cutler shows on his site (LINK) that the j12 will work. I've not used it, so can't comment one way or the other.

 

[89rzweig]

Just do a search and you're most likely to find your question already answered. For J-12 see this thread http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43346

As for the other Russian lenses, one can say all the commonly available Russian LTM lenses work with R-D1 (not sure about Orion-15 and Russar MR-2, but these are collectible rather expensive lenses). Fast lenses (Jupiter-3 and Jupiter-9) are likely to have problems with focus accuracy. If you want to give it a try, then buy Jupiter-8. It is very good lens and it is quite common -- dozens are for sale on ebay. You can get one for some USD 30, which is excellent price for how good the lens is.

 

[bellyface]

if you look for a jupiter, look for something pre-1970's, I have a 1963 industar that is perfect, got it from David Murphy. As far as I've heard the older russian lenses give more acurate focus.

 

[Didier]

The Jupiter 12 works on the Epson. Vignetting is quite strong, though.
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[payasam]

So far as I know, the J-12 is the only 35 mm FSU lens in LTM. Didier has given you a precise answer.

 

[JT2007]

Thanks a lot for your help again. I'll try to get the Jupiter-12 even though the rear element looks frightening..

What about the DDR ZEiss Flektogon 35mm? Is it possible to use it with the R-D1 with an adapter or is it strictly SLR lens?