Four BEST USSR lenses ever made. TESTED!

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My selection of 4 best lenses based on my 8 years experience dealing with those.
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Mir-24M full review- • MC MIR-24M 2/35mm rare...
Jupiter-9 full review- • Jupiter-9 2/85mm lens....
Tair-11A full review- • Tair-11 series. Compre...
00:00 - General information
01:17 - MIR-24M: description
02:18 - MIR-24M: photo and video samples
03:04 - ZENITAR-M: description
04:02 - ZENITAR-M: photo samples
04:48 - Jupiter-9: description
05:23 - Jupiter-9: photo and video samples
05:57 - TAIR-11A: description
06:42 - TAIR-11A: photo and video samples
07:04 - Summarizing
07:21 - Comparative fotos with same model

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@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

JUPITER-9 m42 mount available here www.ebay.com/itm/325783549190 Jupiter-9 varnished body, Nikon F mount www.ebay.com/itm/325776962903 Jupiter-9 early silver, Nikon F mount www.ebay.com/itm/225749119337

@shakerson 3 жыл бұрын

Me: "It's 2am, I should sleep" Also me (who is not buying lenses for my SLR or even using my SLR recently): I need to watch this video on Soviet camera lenses.

@antoniolukinidi5195 4 ай бұрын

Спасибо. Отличная работа. И отличный вкус на красоту, в том числе, музыкальную.

@TheoDahlemPickups 2 жыл бұрын

Your wife is a real beauty to photograph. All the best to you guys from Germany

@vladislavsvetlitsnoi5475 5 ай бұрын

Tair-11A 135/2.8 is really nice, same as Mir-24M 35/2. Jupiter-9 85/2 is not so good as for me (too soft), Helios 40-2 85/1.5 is much better in the same focal. Also great are Helios 77M-4 50/1.8 and Kaleinar-5H 100/2.8 MC. Jupiter-37A 135/3.5 MC is also pretty interesting. For telephoto is cool Jupiter-21A 200/4. Have all of them. Just small tip for USSR lens enthusiasts - look for export models, where lens name in English transcription and "Made In USSR" marked. They are usually better in build and image quality. And just FYI, first 2 digits of serial is year of lens production (i.e. 822160 = 1982)

@erikschlicksbier Ай бұрын

It‘s probably a problem with your copy of the Jupiter 9 though. Mine is tack sharp, even on GFX sensors …

@jacquesnel8384 Жыл бұрын

Great video ! Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

@CookedLight 2 жыл бұрын

Superb review 🤘🏻

@trueblack6760 3 жыл бұрын

この方のEtsyのサイトからレンズを購入しました。 Fマウント改造で、大変綺麗に仕事をしていました。無限遠が調整できてたし。こんな動画見たら、また買いたいｗｗ

@tbrown2892 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very useful! 🙏🏻

@av8bvma513 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful voice!

@vintage_lenses9878 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Love your videos 👌👌👌

@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you!

@reptilespantoso 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ohjajohh 3 жыл бұрын

Oh this is great! I want them all!

@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I have them all please contact me via my FB page: fb.com/retrofotohouse

@OttoLP 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@hanskamies Жыл бұрын

Hello! I just bought zenit TTL with 1979 production year. It came with Helios 44M 1979 year. TAIR 11A 1979 produced. 3 filters orginal leatherpouch and even with orginal factory certification with stamps, also userguide. Orginal one. Last, there was also 1979 produced helios 28mm lens. All in mint condition. Hard storage case. Its olympic version. I think this was good deal for 150 euros.

@RetroFotoHouse Жыл бұрын

helios was never produced in 28mm, but mir-10a. If we talk about USSR lenses.

@adanafilm 3 жыл бұрын

i have all of four and jupiter-9 has more character than all other.

@sszzrr1 2 жыл бұрын

My USSR(not Russia Fed or Ukraine) choices for 135 are Industar-61L/Z, Jupiter-37A,Zenitar-M and APO-Zenitar-M 135/2.8. Helios-44m6 / m7 and zenitar-m 50/2 are also very good lenses but they came out too late.

@RetroFotoHouse 2 жыл бұрын

industar 61 l/z is not 135mm, but 50mm, same is zenitar-m

@MichaelKaykov Жыл бұрын

Plus any of the LOMO OKS lenses (most were made for Super-35 which is now APS-C)

@RetroFotoHouse Жыл бұрын

oks is completely another story. I'm talking here about photographic lenses. LOMO are filmmaking beasts.

@lattesweden 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks! How does the Mir 24 stand vs the Mir 1? I know it is 37 mm f2.8 so a little different on both focal length and aperture, but I mean how the optical quality and rendering compares between the two? Thanks and best regards from Sweden!

@RetroFotoHouse 2 жыл бұрын

mir-24 is high quality and fast lens made in very limited quantities in the mid 80thies, while mir-1 is a mass product with lower optical and build quality

@lesnytropiciel Жыл бұрын

I got one mir 24 with Nikon F mount. Made in Arsenal factory in Kiev 1989. Fantastic lens 👍

@arthurmermelshtein1767 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool.Well done. I have 3 of those 4. The Mir is ridiculously expensive for some reason, you can buy a much better lens like the Jena Flektogon for 1/3rd of the price.shame.

@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Well, it can be found for $200 on eBay, what flektogon can you find for $70?

@arthurmermelshtein1767 3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroFotoHouse The ones I see the cost is aroud 320$+, The Flektogon f2.8 can be found around 80-120$. Many vintage lenses are too expensive nowdays and aren't a good choice anymore ( I bought my Flektogon 35mm f2.4 for 35$, that is not possible anymore).

@woody5410 3 жыл бұрын

Recently acquired Jupiter 9 N8002449 which appears to be manufactured at a similar time and place to the Jupiter 9 featured in your most interesting and illuminating video. You say "image quality is simply stunning if you have a good copy" how do rate the 'vintage' of the Jupiter 9 you feature in your video?

@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, i didn't quite catch what you mean. I have a video explaining all versions of jupiter-9 in details. Please watch it following a link in this video description

@1956jude 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reviews. I am shopping for a vintage lens to specifically shoot B&W on a Sony APS-C camera. Would you have a recommendation? Thanks. 😊

@RetroFotoHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Try jupiter-8 50mm F2. It is awesome lens for black and white and street photography

@sergeyvaveikov8107 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroFotoHouse только не чёрный...

@dedskin1 2 жыл бұрын

Tair 3 all the way :) yeah its 300mm but , that is one of best built lenses ive ever seen , and picture quality is almost APO level , almost

@madmechanic7641 Жыл бұрын

Got one here... I wont part with her....

@tobybirney2676 Жыл бұрын

With all of the different coatings and eras of manufacture, do you still recommend these 4 lenses as a collection for set of cinematography lenses?

@RetroFotoHouse Жыл бұрын

well, they are not color matched, that's the point to consider. Especially 35mm won't fit the set

@dionisissyr4171 3 жыл бұрын

Mir 24 seems very good!

@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

yes, it is

@lesnytropiciel Жыл бұрын

Yes i got one made in Kiev Arsenal factory. Fantastic sharp colors 35mm f2.0. worth every penny

@seoulrydr 2 жыл бұрын

very interested in the mir-24m in m42 if you ever get your hands on one

@RetroFotoHouse Жыл бұрын

it is rare lens, difficut to get. However you can look up on ebay to see the actual deals

@denisrandomtech5822 3 жыл бұрын

What about Helios 40 and 44-2? Mir 24 looks very good too!

@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

helios 40 is difficult to handle. it is big and heavy. One needs to get used to him prior obtaining good fotos. Helios 44-2 is not of my preference, though it is good lens.

@user-pm9mg8vn5i 3 жыл бұрын

What will better work with macro jewelry photography using macro rings? Thanks

@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Try Industar 61 L/Z MC 50mm F2.8 and you'll not be disappointed

@user-pm9mg8vn5i 3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroFotoHouse ty

@user-pm9mg8vn5i 3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroFotoHouse I have Nikon D3300, as you said in your review this lens will focus only for 1 meter. In that cast what would you recommend buy this lens or better something else for this camera?

@oakleycundall 3 жыл бұрын

You could try the 35mm but then buying an adapter that allows you to mount the lens to the camera back to front. Tge wider the focal length the more macro

@jameswburke 3 жыл бұрын

I used focus stacking for jewellery shots. Must be on a good tripod & use timer if possible.

@viniciusgotosleep 3 жыл бұрын

What about the Kaneinar 5N? I'd honestly take a good copy of it over a jupiter 9

@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Kaleinar was in production in Arsenal plant and it was the worse quality production facility in USSR. In my point of view jupiter-9 is by far better, though sometimes you can get a copy not sharp at vide open

@sebastiang7183 Жыл бұрын

You said the Zenitar has a sonnar style bokeh. I thought this lens was a double gauss design?

@thurthevintagelens 3 жыл бұрын

what does the term enlighten mean on some of the lenses I have purchased from you.

@RetroFotoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Enlightened optics. Single coated glass. Contrary to MC-multicoated.

@thurthevintagelens 3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroFotoHouse thank you sir.

@checkeredflagfilms 3 ай бұрын

I have a Sony A7iii. What adapter do you recommend?

@RetroFotoHouse 2 ай бұрын

m42-sony E adapter

@eduardolarrea4426 3 жыл бұрын

HI...!!! May be you can help me with your opinion... My new RICOH SINGLEX II cannot complete the shutter cycle as the mirror is stopped shortly before reaching the bumper but only when the lens is mounted. It is an AUTO RIKENON 1:2 50mm - M42. In this lens, the cam that operates the diaphragm sticks out 3.7 mm (5/32") and is capable of closing fully at f/16 with a force of less than 80 grams (2.8 oz) leaving only 2 mm (3/32") sticking out. Pushing it all the way down requires increasing force to just under 250 grams (8.8 oz) with nothing to do (All according to my chinese SF-400 digital scale). It seems that this final effort is too much for the mechanics of the camera. 250 grams seems like a lot. What do you think? It's my first M42. Thanks and see you soon.

@RetroFotoHouse 2 жыл бұрын

i know everything about russian and german lenses, not japan ones, sorry

@eduardolarrea4426 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering, @@RetroFotoHouse ! Excuse me for my unclear question earlier. I know of your expertise in Russian and German lenses. My intention was to ask you if those values that I measured in my Japanese lens and I indicated in my previous comment are approximate to those of the lenses that you know so well, such as HELIOS-44, PENTACON auto, PANCOLAR auto, ZENITAR-M, etc., with the same system and are compatible with my camera. So: Are those values consistent or similar to those of the lenses known to you? Thanks.

@DOMOVOISU 2 жыл бұрын

Good health. Dear friend, the lenses you have presented do not belong to Russian optics. All the presented optical masterpieces were made in the USSR. Be kind.

@bikeandsee1647 Жыл бұрын

Hi, what is the difference between mir 24M and mir 24H ?

@RetroFotoHouse Жыл бұрын

mir-24m is higher quality and m42 mount, mir-24h is lower quality and nikon f mount

@damianocamicia534 Жыл бұрын

Is the Mir 24 far better than the 1B?

@SovietLensReviews 7 ай бұрын

Yes, it's much better! The Mir-1V (B) was mass-manufactured, lower quality. The Mir-24M is on another level.

@Ni5ei Жыл бұрын

Why can Mir 24M only focus to 0.3 meters while Mir 24N can focus to 0.24 meters?

@Rainsmen 10 ай бұрын

Юпитер 37 , будет видео ?

@adsertheblade 3 жыл бұрын

No Helios 44?

@RetroFotoHouse 2 жыл бұрын

in the 50-60mm focal lens category zenitar-m is faster and sharper and higher quality build than helios 44-2. After-it is a matter of taste

@serhiy1237 2 жыл бұрын

Доброго здоров`я!)) Цікаво і унікально - те чого не вистачає у оглядах про радянську оптику. Дуже багато суб'єктиву _старців_ і мало об'єктивної інформації і тестів з оглядкою на досвід сучасної оптики. Бачу що працюєте над English, розвиваєте бренд закордоном. Треба треба)) Не кажіть, будь ласка, exhaustive review: це означає виснажливий, щоб там онлайн перекладачі не писали. А Ви робите comprehensive reviews. Ну і фото Ви робили same _female_ (і яка взагалі різниця?) model . Feminine - це жіночність, як властивість. До речі в Україні Ви продаєте на olx, чи маєте якісь інакші лендінги?

@RetroFotoHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input :) Much appreciated) Well, here is definition: exhaustive-examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive. and after all that comes consumptive ;) Considering Feminine- i need to agree) female is much better word

@serhiy1237 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroFotoHouse , oh, didn’t want to be cheesy at all. I really dig your channel, and quite glad to see some blue-yellow stuff behind;-). A question remains: can I somehow purchase some of the optics in Ukraine without eBay hook?

@RetroFotoHouse 2 жыл бұрын

yes, it is possible. Please contact me via my fb page at fb.com/retrofotohouse. I sell serviced and high quality stuff to customers of mainly western part of the world. So if my prices do not make you scary, of course we can make a deal ;-)

@flyfishingkindarocks9844 Жыл бұрын

Jupiter 37A and 37AM are far better than Tair 11 by my experience.

@RandomLifeProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Your links do not work

@RetroFotoHouse 2 жыл бұрын

that set was sold out.... please visit my ebay store for some other cool stuff ebay.com/usr/kosbik84

@tobimaru5899 Жыл бұрын

mir 24m - manufactured at the Arsenal plant, Kyiv, Ukraine. so not all the lenses are Russian.

@andrii_312 Ай бұрын

friend, you are very wrong to call these lenses russian, when they were made in the soviet union, as evidenced by the inscriptions on the lenses themselves, so don't mislead your viewers about this