Jupiter‑11 135mm f/4 Lens – Contax/Kiev Mount – Soviet Telephoto – Excellent

Overview

The Jupiter‑11 135mm f/4 is a classic Soviet telephoto prime based on the pre‑war Zeiss Sonnar 135mm optical formula. Known for its smooth rendering, strong central sharpness and distinctive vintage character, it remains a popular choice for collectors and rangefinder enthusiasts.
This example is in Excellent Condition, fully tested, with clean optics and smooth mechanical operation.

Condition

Overall Condition: Excellent

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact with minimal cleaning marks only
• Aperture blades clean, snappy and oil‑free
• Focus action smooth and correctly damped
• Exterior shows very light cosmetic wear only
• Mount clean and undamaged
• No dents, separation or mechanical issues

Included

• Jupiter‑11 135mm f/4 lens (Contax/Kiev mount)
• Front and rear caps 
• Case

Key Features

• 135mm telephoto prime
• f/4 maximum aperture
• Sonnar‑type optical design
• Contax/Kiev RF bayonet mount
• Smooth manual focus
• Classic Soviet rendering with good contrast
• Ideal for portraits, detail work and adapted digital use

Compatibility

• Contax/Kiev rangefinder bodies (Kiev‑4, Kiev‑4A, Kiev‑2A, etc.)
• Not compatible with Leica Thread Mount (LTM) cameras
• Adaptable to mirrorless systems (Z, E, RF, L‑mount etc.) with appropriate adapters
• Manual focus and manual aperture operation

Collectors Notes

The Jupiter‑11 is one of the more desirable Soviet telephoto lenses due to its Sonnar heritage and consistent optical performance. Clean, excellent‑grade examples in Contax/Kiev mount are less common than M39 versions and remain sought after by collectors and shooters.

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