Where to find a J-8

[tbarker13]

I've been giving some thought to buying a J-8. I missed out on one recently in the classifieds. Figure I can either wait for another to come up, or I can look elsewhere.
I thought I remember reading about a particular dealer known to have good examples. But I can't seem to find what I'm searching for on Google or in the archives.
(of course it doesn't help that Jupiter-8 also happens to be the name of a Roland synthesizer).

Any suggestions? Are there things I should look for? Or avoid?

 

[photo4ls]

J 8

J 8

Try Fedka.com

 

[funkaoshi]

Yeah, I think Fedka is the go-to place for these things. I bought my J3 on RFF, and I'm sure if you wait an FSU lens will show up again.

 

[tbarker13]

Fedka, that's it.
Thanks a bunch.

 

[-doomed-]

id go with fedka , you might pay a bit more than if you ebayed it but at least it will be a good lense when you get it .

 

[Thardy]

Fedka. It cost me $62, and I received it in 3 days in excellent condition.

 

[tbarker13]

Just ordered a black one for $62.
This will be interesting.

 

[brachal]

My black J-8 from fedka is one of my favorite lenses; I think you'll be happy. The only odd thing about these late-model J-8s is that the entire lens barrel rotates when you focus. It took a while for me to remember to always set aperture first and then focus.

 

[sojournerphoto]

Mine came with an attached Zorki 4k from ebay - 13.50 and a bargain

 

[jody36]

I just took a J-8 and removed lens and replace it with one from a holiday flash brownie now I hope pics are interesting.