Four BEST USSR lenses ever made. TESTED!

[@RetroFotoHouse]

JUPITER-9 m42 mount available here www.ebay.com/itm/325783549190 Jupiter-9 varnished body, Nikon F mount www.ebay.com/itm/325776962903 Jupiter-9 early silver, Nikon F mount www.ebay.com/itm/225749119337

[@antoniolukinidi5195]

Спасибо. Отличная работа. И отличный вкус на красоту, в том числе, музыкальную.

[@shakerson]

Me: "It's 2am, I should sleep" Also me (who is not buying lenses for my SLR or even using my SLR recently): I need to watch this video on Soviet camera lenses.

[@TheoDahlemPickups]

Your wife is a real beauty to photograph. All the best to you guys from Germany

[@jacquesnel8384]

Great video ! Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@trueblack6760]

この方のEtsyのサイトからレンズを購入しました。 Fマウント改造で、大変綺麗に仕事をしていました。無限遠が調整できてたし。 こんな動画見たら、また買いたいｗｗ

[@CookedLight]

Superb review 🤘🏻

[@reptilespantoso]

Thank you!

[@tbrown2892]

Great video. Very useful! 🙏🏻

[@av8bvma513]

What a beautiful voice!

[@OttoLP]

Great video!

[@RetroFotoHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MichaelKaykov]

Plus any of the LOMO OKS lenses (most were made for Super-35 which is now APS-C)

[@RetroFotoHouse]

oks is completely another story. I'm talking here about photographic lenses. LOMO are filmmaking beasts.

[@JamshidKiani-u8u]

Very good

[@vintage_lenses9878]

Thank you. Love your videos 👌👌👌

[@RetroFotoHouse]

So nice of you!

[@Burgerboatt]

Hello! I just bought zenit TTL with 1979 production year. It came with Helios 44M 1979 year. TAIR 11A 1979 produced. 3 filters orginal leatherpouch and even with orginal factory certification with stamps, also userguide. Orginal one. Last, there was also 1979 produced helios 28mm lens. All in mint condition. Hard storage case. Its olympic version. I think this was good deal for 150 euros.

[@RetroFotoHouse]

helios was never produced in 28mm, but mir-10a. If we talk about USSR lenses.

[@sszzrr1]

My USSR(not Russia Fed or Ukraine) choices for 135 are Industar-61L/Z, Jupiter-37A,Zenitar-M and APO-Zenitar-M 135/2.8. Helios-44m6 / m7 and zenitar-m 50/2 are also very good lenses but they came out too late.

[@RetroFotoHouse]

industar 61 l/z is not 135mm, but 50mm, same is zenitar-m

[@ohjajohh]

Oh this is great! I want them all!

[@RetroFotoHouse]

Hello! I have them all please contact me via my FB page: fb.com/retrofotohouse

[@woody5410]

Recently acquired Jupiter 9 N8002449 which appears to be manufactured at a similar time and place to the Jupiter 9 featured in your most interesting and illuminating video. You say "image quality is simply stunning if you have a good copy" how do rate the 'vintage' of the Jupiter 9 you feature in your video?

[@RetroFotoHouse]

Sorry, i didn't quite catch what you mean. I have a video explaining all versions of jupiter-9 in details. Please watch it following a link in this video description

[@dionisissyr4171]

Mir 24 seems very good!

[@RetroFotoHouse]

yes, it is

[@lesnytropiciel]

Yes i got one made in Kiev Arsenal factory. Fantastic sharp colors 35mm f2.0. worth every penny

[@arthurmermelshtein1767]

Very cool.Well done. I have 3 of those 4. The Mir is ridiculously expensive for some reason, you can buy a much better lens like the Jena Flektogon for 1/3rd of the price.shame.

[@RetroFotoHouse]

Well, it can be found for $200 on eBay, what flektogon can you find for $70?

[@arthurmermelshtein1767]

@@RetroFotoHouse The ones I see the cost is aroud 320$+, The Flektogon f2.8 can be found around 80-120$. Many vintage lenses are too expensive nowdays and aren't a good choice anymore ( I bought my Flektogon 35mm f2.4 for 35$, that is not possible anymore).

[@ДозаКонтента-м6у]

What will better work with macro jewelry photography using macro rings? Thanks

[@RetroFotoHouse]

Try Industar 61 L/Z MC 50mm F2.8 and you'll not be disappointed

[@ДозаКонтента-м6у]

@@RetroFotoHouse ty

[@ДозаКонтента-м6у]

@@RetroFotoHouse I have Nikon D3300, as you said in your review this lens will focus only for 1 meter. In that cast what would you recommend buy this lens or better something else for this camera?

[@oakleycundall]

You could try the 35mm but then buying an adapter that allows you to mount the lens to the camera back to front. Tge wider the focal length the more macro

[@jameswburke]

I used focus stacking for jewellery shots. Must be on a good tripod & use timer if possible.

[@sebastiang7183]

You said the Zenitar has a sonnar style bokeh. I thought this lens was a double gauss design?

[@seoulrydr]

very interested in the mir-24m in m42 if you ever get your hands on one

[@RetroFotoHouse]

it is rare lens, difficut to get. However you can look up on ebay to see the actual deals

[@Rainsmen]

Юпитер 37 , будет видео ?

[@1956jude]

Thanks for the reviews. I am shopping for a vintage lens to specifically shoot B&W on a Sony APS-C camera. Would you have a recommendation? Thanks. 😊

[@RetroFotoHouse]

Try jupiter-8 50mm F2. It is awesome lens for black and white and street photography

[@sergeyvaveikov8107]

@@RetroFotoHouse только не чёрный...

[@tobybirney2676]

With all of the different coatings and eras of manufacture, do you still recommend these 4 lenses as a collection for set of cinematography lenses?

[@RetroFotoHouse]

well, they are not color matched, that's the point to consider. Especially 35mm won't fit the set

[@checkeredflagfilms]

I have a Sony A7iii. What adapter do you recommend?

[@RetroFotoHouse]

m42-sony E adapter

[@thurthevintagelens]

what does the term enlighten mean on some of the lenses I have purchased from you.

[@RetroFotoHouse]

Enlightened optics. Single coated glass. Contrary to MC-multicoated.

[@thurthevintagelens]

@@RetroFotoHouse thank you sir.

[@viniciusgotosleep]

What about the Kaneinar 5N? I'd honestly take a good copy of it over a jupiter 9

[@RetroFotoHouse]

Kaleinar was in production in Arsenal plant and it was the worse quality production facility in USSR. In my point of view jupiter-9 is by far better, though sometimes you can get a copy not sharp at vide open

[@adanafilm]

i have all of four and jupiter-9 has more character than all other.

[@Ni5ei]

Why can Mir 24M only focus to 0.3 meters while Mir 24N can focus to 0.24 meters?

[@adsertheblade]

No Helios 44?

[@RetroFotoHouse]

in the 50-60mm focal lens category zenitar-m is faster and sharper and higher quality build than helios 44-2. After-it is a matter of taste

[@eduardolarrea4426]

HI...!!! May be you can help me with your opinion... My new RICOH SINGLEX II cannot complete the shutter cycle as the mirror is stopped shortly before reaching the bumper but only when the lens is mounted. It is an AUTO RIKENON 1:2 50mm - M42. In this lens, the cam that operates the diaphragm sticks out 3.7 mm (5/32") and is capable of closing fully at f/16 with a force of less than 80 grams (2.8 oz) leaving only 2 mm (3/32") sticking out. Pushing it all the way down requires increasing force to just under 250 grams (8.8 oz) with nothing to do (All according to my chinese SF-400 digital scale). It seems that this final effort is too much for the mechanics of the camera. 250 grams seems like a lot. What do you think? It's my first M42. Thanks and see you soon.

[@RetroFotoHouse]

i know everything about russian and german lenses, not japan ones, sorry

[@eduardolarrea4426]

Thanks for answering, @@RetroFotoHouse ! Excuse me for my unclear question earlier. I know of your expertise in Russian and German lenses. My intention was to ask you if those values that I measured in my Japanese lens and I indicated in my previous comment are approximate to those of the lenses that you know so well, such as HELIOS-44, PENTACON auto, PANCOLAR auto, ZENITAR-M, etc., with the same system and are compatible with my camera. So: Are those values consistent or similar to those of the lenses known to you? Thanks.

[@bikeandsee1647]

Hi, what is the difference between mir 24M and mir 24H ?

[@RetroFotoHouse]

mir-24m is higher quality and m42 mount, mir-24h is lower quality and nikon f mount

[@denisrandomtech5822]

What about Helios 40 and 44-2? Mir 24 looks very good too!

[@RetroFotoHouse]

helios 40 is difficult to handle. it is big and heavy. One needs to get used to him prior obtaining good fotos. Helios 44-2 is not of my preference, though it is good lens.

[@damianocamicia534]

Is the Mir 24 far better than the 1B?

[@SovietLensReviews]

Yes, it's much better! The Mir-1V (B) was mass-manufactured, lower quality. The Mir-24M is on another level.

[@lattesweden]

Nice video, thanks! How does the Mir 24 stand vs the Mir 1? I know it is 37 mm f2.8 so a little different on both focal length and aperture, but I mean how the optical quality and rendering compares between the two? Thanks and best regards from Sweden!

[@RetroFotoHouse]

mir-24 is high quality and fast lens made in very limited quantities in the mid 80thies, while mir-1 is a mass product with lower optical and build quality

[@lesnytropiciel]

I got one mir 24 with Nikon F mount. Made in Arsenal factory in Kiev 1989. Fantastic lens 👍

[@dedskin1]

Tair 3 all the way :) yeah its 300mm but , that is one of best built lenses ive ever seen , and picture quality is almost APO level , almost

[@madmechanic7641]

Got one here... I wont part with her....

[@serhiy1237]

Доброго здоров`я!)) Цікаво і унікально - те чого не вистачає у оглядах про радянську оптику. Дуже багато суб'єктиву _старців_ і мало об'єктивної інформації і тестів з оглядкою на досвід сучасної оптики. Бачу що працюєте над English, розвиваєте бренд закордоном. Треба треба)) Не кажіть, будь ласка, exhaustive review: це означає виснажливий, щоб там онлайн перекладачі не писали. А Ви робите comprehensive reviews. Ну і фото Ви робили same _female_ (і яка взагалі різниця?) model . Feminine - це жіночність, як властивість. До речі в Україні Ви продаєте на olx, чи маєте якісь інакші лендінги?

[@RetroFotoHouse]

Thank you for your input :) Much appreciated) Well, here is definition: exhaustive-examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive. and after all that comes consumptive ;) Considering Feminine- i need to agree) female is much better word

[@serhiy1237]

@@RetroFotoHouse , oh, didn’t want to be cheesy at all. I really dig your channel, and quite glad to see some blue-yellow stuff behind;-). A question remains: can I somehow purchase some of the optics in Ukraine without eBay hook?

[@RetroFotoHouse]

yes, it is possible. Please contact me via my fb page at fb.com/retrofotohouse. I sell serviced and high quality stuff to customers of mainly western part of the world. So if my prices do not make you scary, of course we can make a deal ;-)

[@DOMOVOISU]

Good health. Dear friend, the lenses you have presented do not belong to Russian optics. All the presented optical masterpieces were made in the USSR. Be kind.

[@RandomLifeProductions]

Your links do not work

[@RetroFotoHouse]

that set was sold out.... please visit my ebay store for some other cool stuff ebay.com/usr/kosbik84

[@andrii_312]

friend, you are very wrong to call these lenses russian, when they were made in the soviet union, as evidenced by the inscriptions on the lenses themselves, so don't mislead your viewers about this

[@RetroFotoHouse]

yes, indeed, sorry for that

[@strangers5383]

Обычный Гелиос 44М-4 лучше любого из них.

[@flyfishingkindarocks9844]

Jupiter 37A and 37AM are far better than Tair 11 by my experience.

[@tobimaru5899]

mir 24m - manufactured at the Arsenal plant, Kyiv, Ukraine. so not all the lenses are Russian.

[@igor839]

Что? По Русски заподло было озвучить? Твой ломанный англицкая мова звучит дико.

[@blqhamuha]

Ваш русско-украинско-сербский язык тоже не очень цивилизованный.