Jupiter 85mm f2

Inspector’s condition notes

Lens in like-new condition. Optical is perfect, no scratches. Focus and aperture turn smoothly like a new lens. Internal components are tight, with no internal lens rattle. The exterior body condition is like new, but there are 2-3 small spots of paint loss or scratches along the lens barrel edge, focus ring, and aperture ring (you have to look closely to see them).

How this lens renders

Compared to the 85mm f/2.0 of the same spec, the Jupiter-9 is a soft portrait lens modeled after the Zeiss Sonnar, earning it the nickname "Soviet Bokeh King." Wide open at f/2.0, it delivers a soft, low-contrast, filmic image with beautifully rendered skin tones, ideal for portrait work. Stop down to f/2.8 and the center becomes noticeably sharper f/5.6 — sharp across the center — while the edges improve by about f/11. The real selling point is the bokeh — it melts backgrounds into smooth, round orbs thanks to its 15 aperture blades in the 1958 version, producing beautifully continuous out-of-focus circles. Vignetting is less than you'd expect for a lens of this size (measured at roughly 1.6 EV wide open) and is barely noticeable when stopped down. One thing to note: this lens has noticeable sample-to-sample variation — some units have stiff focus rings. I'd recommend trying the focus ring before accepting the item. It's a practical vintage portrait lens that deserves a place in any collection.

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