It's time again for a new product from Lomography, this time the Viennese have introduced a new lens. The Jupiter 3+ Art Lens has a focal length of 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.5. It is based on a design from a lens from the Soviet Union.
The original Jupiter lens was developed in the 1940s in the Soviet Union and built in Moscow. Production of the lens was discontinued in 1988.
Now Lomography, in collaboration with Zenit, who were responsible for production back then, is bringing the lens back to the market. It is again handcrafted in Russia in small quantities.
Some differences from the original Jupiter lens are the shortened minimum focusing distance, from 1 meter to 0.7 meters, and that it is no longer made of aluminum but of brass. The change in material is said to make it much more robust and stable.
In terms of image quality, Lomography promises crisp sharpness, natural colors, and a dreamy bokeh. The maximum aperture of f/1.5 is said to make it very flexible, provide high depth of field, and deliver unique results.
The lens is produced in small quantities and costs 600 euros. The scope of delivery includes, in addition to the Jupiter 3+, a lens cap, a notebook, and a cleaning cloth. As you would expect from Lomography, everything comes in a nice package.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 50mm
Aperture: f/1.5 - f/22
Mount: L39, Leica M-Mount Adapter Included
M-Mount Image Field Limitation: 50mm
Rangefinder Coupling: Yes
Image Circle: 44mm
Angle of View: 46 degrees
Flange Focal Distance: 28.8mm (L39 mount) 27.8mm (M mount)
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.7m
Filter Thread: 40.5mm
Optical Construction: 7 elements in 3 groups
Source: Images and technical data from Lomography.de
