Zorki 4

[rbsinto]

I'm new to the world of rangefinder cameras so forgive my ignorance.
I recently got a Nikon S3 that came with a Juipiter 8 50 mm f2, and I've bought a CV 21 f4 in Nikon S mount as well.
While surfing ebay, I found two Zorki 4's at auction, each with a "Buy it Now" of $75.00.
First, is this a reasonable price for this make and model? And second, is the mount compatible with the Contax/Nikon rangefinder lenses?
At this price it might be fun to have as a second body if it is compatible with my existing (and potentially future) lenses.
Please and thank you.

 

[Xmas]

No the Zorki is not compatalbe, the lens will not mount, the Zorki is a screw thread the Nikon two bayonets. The Kiev (rngefdr), Contax II(III) and IIa(IIIa) lenses will mount and the wide angle lenses can be interchanged. The rangefinder heliciods are slightly different but depth is focus is sufficient to ignore with wide angles.

If you want lenses the Nikons are the only standard and long focus you can use except for the CV lenses, see forum owners web site.

The CV Nikon clone is the only completely interchangeable camera system, see forum owners web site.

Noel

 

[rbsinto]

Thanks for the fast reply.

 

[reagan]

I might also add, IMHO $75 ea. is a little on the high side for Zorki.4s. Even older models from late '50s - early -'60s should be available for under $50? maybe? (on the cheap, E-seller "sovdepia" at one time had body-only Zorki.4s for $15 + shipping.)

 

[pshinkaw]

I would not (and have not) pay more than $45 including shipping for any model Zorki-4 with a Jupiter-8 lens. Most of mine were picked up VIA e-Bay for about $25 plus $15 shipping.

-Paul

 

[xayraa33]

the Kiev mount J-12 is very compatible with your S3.
a decent lens that is sold for very few dollars.