Sweeneyfied Jupiter 3

[Chaser]

I recently recieved shipment of a jupiter 3 that i had Brian work over and i have to say i am not sure why i waited so long to try one of these Sonnars.

These are all shot on expired Panatomic-x developed in Hc110

Anyway this thread is just to say that russian optics and Brian Sweeney make a great team.

 

[rover]

Great shots. When I saw the results from mine it made me want another one.

 

[darkkavenger]

I just received my Kiev-mount J3 from ebay! So far it looks wonderful, I'm eager to test it now!! These photos give me hope 🙂

 

[Kim Coxon]

If I get any more J3's, I think I am going to have to ask more for them! 😀
The first one I put on the forum took 2 weeks and 3 attempts to sell. The last one went in 2 minutes! thet suddenly seem to have become very popular. 😎

Kim

 

[Kim Coxon]

The previous 2 I sent out gave the Canon 1.4 a good run for the money once they had been sorted. I must admit though that I prefer the look that the Canon 1.5 gives which is quite different.

Kim

 

[rover]

Well, get busy guys. If you come up with a particularly smooth running one I think I am in.

 

[dll927]

Why are you guys getting so many copies of the same lens? Cornering the market? One is to use, two is a spare, three - you're a collector!

 

[doubs43]

Chaser, I really like that first image. Until I enlarged it, I thought "Now, how did he get a shot like that of John Cuesack?" Excellent sharpness and great bokeh. Pan-X is one film I wish Kodak still made.

Brian, that 12th Nikkor 5cm......... is that the one I have now? 😀

Walker

 

[FrankS]

My "Brian J3" also works fabulously! This B+W was shot at f2. I'm getting some colour results back shortly.

 

[Stephanie Brim]

I'll be posting my wide open shots sometime soon...most likely tomorrow. Haven't had a chance at candids like I wanted.

 

[doubs43]

> Brian, that 12th Nikkor 5cm......... is that the one I have now?

No.... That would be the 15th 50mm/1.4 SLR lens that you have now.

The 12th 5cm/1.4 RF lens is heading for France.

And most people thought Kiu was the only Nikon idiot that we had.

Oh, I'm not an idiot, I'm a collector!

I used to think that I was something of a "collector" but in comparison I'm a complete piker! 😉

On another note, I think you've opened a lot of eyes to the potential of the J-3 lenses. Wouldn't it be something if the Russians started making them again but really paying attention to quality materials and workmanship? And the J-9 too? All properly calibrated for the LTM, of course.

Walker

 

[Kim Coxon]

Catch 22. If they started paying attention to materials, quality etc the the price would be high, especially as they are now in a free market. They would then be competting with the likes of CV in a diminishing market. They are very popular because they are a cheaper altenative. Get rid of that advantage anfd their popularity will soon dwindle.

Nice dream though 🙂

Kim

On another note, I think you've opened a lot of eyes to the potential of the J-3 lenses. Wouldn't it be something if the Russians started making them again but really paying attention to quality materials and workmanship? And the J-9 too? All properly calibrated for the LTM, of course.

Walker

 

[Stanton]

Great shots, Chaser. Dave

 

[Justin Low]

Brian, can I get one of those? Those photos are beautiful.

 

[Justin Low]

Brian, thanks! Let me start looking for a J3. How difficult is it, to DIY?