New L39 lens production - Lomo Jupiter 3+

[MattKrull]

New production of a classic. Lomography has resurrected the Jupiter 3 50mm f1.5 in L39 mount. Changes to the original include shorter minimum focus distance and a brass body. It's got 12 aperture blades for the Bokeh lovers.Priced at $649US, it won't be cheap, but Lomography hasn't exactly been targetting bargain hunters with their recent products.
I wonder if Lomography will ressurect a FSU rangefinder next. with the retirement of the Bessa line, I'd be happy to see a Zorki 4 with modern Quality Control being sold. Of course, I'm also too cheap to buy one, so I can't ask Lomo to do such a thing...
Oops, here's the link: http://petapixel.com/2016/01/21/the...her-classic-soviet-lens-raised-from-the-dead/

 

[Ko.Fe.]

I wonder if Lomography will ressurect a FSU rangefinder next.

You do believe in miracles as I do.

I went to local winemaking store. The guy in charge appears to be Russian speaking. Originally he was in charge of the Zenit production line at KMZ. Now his wine is popular among russian speaking ladies here. My in law asked to buy his wine instead of LCBO...

Cheers, Ko.

PS: KMZ has stopped making Zenit and Horizon not so long time ago. Last cameras made by KMZ. Zorki is the long time history. FED was still making RF in earlier nineties.

 

[darkosaric]

They for sure are following the used market: old/used Jupiter 50mm f1.5 is very expensive, same as used Russar - so the high prices are somehow justified.

 

[Ian Grant]

I'll keep buying up Jupiter 8 lenses a cheaper alternative.

Ian

 

[Dali]

The "Soviet Spirit"... Reading this, I will pass.

 

[flavio81]

Well, this one looks like a totally healthy, sane product compared to their Petzval stuff... Good work Lomo guys!!

 

[Xmas]

Has any one seen a real 'new' Russar or bought one yet?

 

[Rhodes]

I'll keep buying up Jupiter 8 lenses a cheaper alternative.

Ian

Indeed!

 

[darkosaric]

But Jupiter 8 is f2 lens - what are cheap alternatives for f1.5 (or f1.4) in Leica mount? I don't know any.

 

[Xmas]

But Jupiter 8 is f2 lens - what are cheap alternatives for f1.5 (or f1.4) in Leica mount? I don't know any.

Cosinas /1.5 LTM?

 

[darkosaric]

Cosinas /1.5 LTM?

Cheap comparing to Leitz, but more less the same price as new Lomo lens (500-600€).

 

[MDR]

Cosinas /1.5 LTM?

Are over 100$ more than the Zenit/Lomographic Society offering.

 

[blockend]

I wonder if Lomography will ressurect a FSU rangefinder next.

Great idea, but... FSU factories lost money on photographic products as soon a market economy showed how much materials and labour really cost. A C21st Zorki would be great but to make a profit it would cost around the same as a used Leica in excellent condition, and which are you going to choose? A new Jupiter 3 might gain enough traction to be a success, but a good used one sells for around £140. Quite a difference to expected new prices.