R-D1 and Russian lenses

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RollingBall

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After hearing in the digital RF forums that FSU lenses and digital sometimes don't work, I wondered what you guys think of the matter.
I'll soon be joining the world of digital rf (95% certain it will be R-D1) but don't have a lot of spare cash to be spending on lenses and will have to stick with my Russian glass for the time being.

If any of you have experience of this combination maybe you could share your thoughts and opinions. I'd really like to know more.

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Unless you spend your time looking at output on your computer at full magnification (where you'll see some softness wide open), the FSU lenses will just great on the R-D1. Just check focus is not too far off, which is often the most difficult part. I have used the J-3 and J-9 on the R-D1 and like the results.
 
never really cared for the few fsu lenses i had...never tried them on my rd1...since you already have some russian lenses try them when you get the camera and then evaluate the results to determine what you think.
if they don't work out for less than 200 bucks you can find a great canon 35 or 50 rf lens...
 
I used an industar 61 L/D during 2 years on my R-D1 and I liked the result; I sold it because it isn't fast enough for me.
I've got an Jupiter-11 and I really love the results on the Epson, but under f8 it's not easy to focus precisely - so I kept it but now I use that gorgeous lens on my Panasonic GH1.
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Actually for most of my picture I use very wide lenses (18 > 24mm FF eq.) so there's no russian glass for my general use :)
 
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The Jupiter-12 2,8/35mm was my normal lens for the RD-1s for years. Until I got my Summaron 35mm cleaned.

A good Industar or Jupiter will work very well on the RD-1s. The I-61L/D, I-50 rigid, J-8 and even J-3 shoot fine pictures- it won't be a night-and-day difference when you compare them with those shot with 'nobler' lenses.
 
The J-8 works great with the R-D1. The color balance is pretty warm and it's not in the same sharpness league as my old 50mm 'cron or the 35/2 Biogon at 2.0 or even at 2.8, but when stopped down it is plenty sharp. Bokeh is nice and smooth and focus is accurate.
 
Industar and Jupiter on RD-1s

Industar and Jupiter on RD-1s

中国 北京 35mm Jupiter-12:
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Jupiter-3 50mm @ f/1.5:
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Jupiter-12 35mm:
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Jupiter-8 50mm:
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Thanks for the advice guys. Thats put my mind to rest about using my Russian lenses on the R-D1. All I have to do now is get an R-D1:)

@ZorkiKat: Maybe your signature "不管是黑猫白猫能抓到老鼠就是好猫-No matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, if it catches mice, it's a good cat" can be applied here. It doesn't matter if it's a Russian lens or a Zeitz lens, if it takes photographs, its a good lens.




"不管是俄国的镜片Zeitz镜片能照片就是好镜片" - David Ball
 
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RollingBall said:
Thanks for the advice guys. Thats put my mind to rest about using my Russian lenses on the R-D1. All I have to do now is get an R-D1:)

@ZorkiKat: Maybe your signature "不管是黑猫白猫能抓到老鼠就是好猫-No matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, if it catches mice, it's a good cat" can be applied here. It doesn't matter if it's a Russian lens or a Zeitz lens, if it takes photographs, its a good lens.




"不管是俄国的镜片Zeitz镜片能照片就是好镜片" - David Ball
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David, that's exactly my point. It applies not just to lenses, but just about everything: cameras and film included. If it works good, it's good. :)
 
I use Jupiter-12 35mm and Jupiter-3 50mm.
I like both very much!
Only one thing, if you do not like flares, you will have to be carefull.

Jupiter-12 35mm:
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Jupiter-3 50mm:
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Yeah, My J-3 tends to have that purple-ish sheen in the center of the images when I shoot towards the light. A lens shade would help a lot I would imagine.
 
The J-12 can really have serious flaring problems....

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...when shooting against the light. But then again, how often does this sort of photography done?
 
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...when shooting against the light. But then again, how often does this sort of photography done?
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No problem for me.
Even such a purple glow when shooting against the light:
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Considering the price of Jupiter-12 it's really nice lens for R-D1.
 
And a Jupiter-12 although it's a 35mm, with the crop factor, works out at being roughly a 50mm with the crop-factor, is that right? I've always preferred sticking with one lens and have used a Jupiter-8 on my Bessa R3a but as I'll soon be getting an r-d1 and prefer that field of vision. Any recommendations for FSU 35mm? The Jupiter-12 looks pretty popular.
 
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And a Jupiter-12 although it's a 35mm, with the crop factor, works out at being roughly a 50mm with the crop-factor, is that right? I've always preferred sticking with one lens and have used a Jupiter-8 on my Bessa R3a but as I'll soon be getting an r-d1 and prefer that field of vision. Any recommendations for FSU 35mm? The Jupiter-12 looks pretty popular.
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Yes, every lens will be 1.5x crop... and Jupiter-12 "will be" ~50mm focal length.
FSU 35mm for LTM/M? I think only Jupiter-12.
 
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Great pictures! In Poland we have quite good access to such lenses like Jupiter. So it looks I must start looking for...
 
back alley said:
never really cared for the few fsu lenses i had...never tried them on my rd1...since you already have some russian lenses try them when you get the camera and then evaluate the results to determine what you think.
if they don't work out for less than 200 bucks you can find a great canon 35 or 50 rf lens...
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Hi Back Alley,

Where can I find a canon 35/2 for less than $200? When I search ebay, I get lots of canon 35/2 but some say EF mount, some say FD mount and I'm a bit confused. Which, if either, is the one I should be looking for?

Thanks
 
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