Found Kiev 4A with Jupiter-8 lens

[blee1996]

Hi, I'm looking for a properly working Kiev 4A (the one without meter) with clean Jupiter-8 lens. After selling off most of my compact rangefinders, I kinda miss the Sonnar look, the awkward Contax grip, and the smell of old Soviet grease. I'm based in CA 94010. Thanks!

 

[Donald Qualls]

I've got one that meets all the criteria except "working"...

 

[mgb74]

I'm believe I have one. Working when last used. Will check. I believe I have a J-12 as well.

 

[cptrios]

I’ve got one that I use with the Sonnar 50/1.5 from my dead IIa. It works, shockingly, but it’s got quirks. Changing shutter speed is a bit of a pain and I constantly leave my finger in front of the rangefinder window. If you get one I’d also recommend finding a better take up spool; I also use the one from the IIa.

 

[Curtisbliss]

You have to use the "Contax Grip" to avoid blocking that window. Not too difficult once you get used to it.

 

[Donald Qualls]

finding a better take up spool;

These are all over eBay for six or seven dollars (plus shipping from Ukraine).

 

[BAC1967]

If you‘re willing to suffer with a working meter you may be able to convince me to give up this one. I‘ll have to check, but I think I also have a 35mm and 135mm lens for it as well. It has a take up spool and everything worked properly last time I used it, but that was a few years ago. PM me if interested.

Kiev 4 by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr

photo from 2018
Row of Bikes by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr