Jupiter 37A 135mm f3.5

Jupiter was one of the classes of lenses which was produced by lens makers of the former Soviet Union. The name was probably a classification for three-group or multiple-group lens constructions which included one very thick lens element

The Jupiter-37A has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 and a focal length of 135 mm. It has an M42 screw mount. It was manufactured by KOMZ in Kazan.

This particular lens was made in 1980 and the lens barrel and case are marked with the Moscow Olympic logo 

Original name: ЮПИТЕР-37A

Manufactured in URSS (CCCP) by KMZ

Maximum Aperture: 1:3,5
Focal Length: 135 mm
Angle of View: 18°
Lens Mount: M42x1
Focus limit: from 1.2m
Filter size: 52mm

Price in 1985: 100 USSR ruble

Here is a picture of the JUPITER 37A:

The lens is compact and very nice to use and to handle



Concerning the image quality I have been very surprised by this lens. Is is razor sharp even wide opened. The bokeh is very soft and natural, colors are very naturals:

JUPITER 37A is one of my favorite lenses. This lens is completely in this blog philosophy, providing awesome image quality for a very low cost.

If you are looking for a razor sharp 135mm even at full aperture, then have a look to the JUPITER 37A. It is one of the best (or the best) portrait lens I have tested

 Links:
Jupiter (lenses)
Jupiter-37A
ussrphoto.com/wiki/