malkmata
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Shots with my J-8, Kodak Ultra Max 400, CVS one hour lab processing. Negative scan.
Jupiter 8, bad for color?
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fanshaw
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I am sceptical about suggested differences in colour rendering of different lens types, especially with negative film. Processing variations are so great that I don't see how the effect of the lens could be seen. Certainly individual specimens will give different results, especially different contrast, according to their condition.
MXP
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It could be an interesting test to use different 50mm lenses on same camera/film so see the differences in color redinition. But even at same apperture among lenses the amount of light may de diffirent....with can change the color? I am also sceptical......but it seems the J8 add a speciel "color cast".
JohnnyT
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For my part, I own a Jupiter-8-1. It's an uncoated version (i think) with a better construction. I don't see why i would't use this lens in color. The result are simply outstanding... for me... The only thing I hate about this lens is the focus; a rack-focus is almost impossible. And the non-click f-stop. Otherway, the glass is really great. Maybe you had a lemon...
This is a shot from my Leica M6 with a Velvia 50.
This is a shot from my Leica M6 with a Velvia 50.
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David Hughes
David Hughes
I've used mine on a variety of cameras of all ages and think the J-8 is a good'un and a bargain for M2 owners. And I like the neutral colours.
But, as others have said, exposure and processing can change a lot of things and wreck all the effort that's gone into the picture. So another roll, the lens hood and a bit of bracketing should solve things one way or the other.
Regards, David
But, as others have said, exposure and processing can change a lot of things and wreck all the effort that's gone into the picture. So another roll, the lens hood and a bit of bracketing should solve things one way or the other.
Regards, David
fanshaw
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Were there any uncoated Jupiter-8 lenses? According to Princelle the first were made in 1950 when lenses were generally coated at KMZ.
Sonnar Brian
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No uncoated J-8's that I've ever seen. The later coatings on FSU lenses do not reflect a particular color that we are used to seeing. When I first saw a Helios-103, thought it was uncoated. But- it was just the lack of color being reflected by the coating.
ErnestoJL
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When I bought my Kiev4 with a J8M (made in ´66) I thought it was kind of a disposable camera, just for the price I payed. The seller said, "OK, it´s a russian made camera, and you know... ". I shoot a first roll of Ektachrome 64 just to check if everything was OK or not.
The first slides told me this was among the best lens/camera combination I would ever find. I still think this way after 29 years.
I took a picture of a nylon mesh at about 1,5 m. I can count the threads, so sharpness isn´t an issue with my lens. Colour rendition? It is the same as the classic german made Zeiss and Voigtländer lens, not too saturated but as my eyes see the subject, and this is satisfying for me.
Then I think that there is nothing else than personal taste, and sometimes (for MY side) a wrong exposure guesstimation.
Cheers
Ernesto
The first slides told me this was among the best lens/camera combination I would ever find. I still think this way after 29 years.
I took a picture of a nylon mesh at about 1,5 m. I can count the threads, so sharpness isn´t an issue with my lens. Colour rendition? It is the same as the classic german made Zeiss and Voigtländer lens, not too saturated but as my eyes see the subject, and this is satisfying for me.
Then I think that there is nothing else than personal taste, and sometimes (for MY side) a wrong exposure guesstimation.
Cheers
Ernesto
David Hughes
David Hughes
Any one noticed any difference between the KMZ and Arsenal versions of the J-8?
Regards, David
Regards, David
