Kiev 4 35mm Rangefinder – Jupiter 8M 53mm f/2 Lens, Contax Mount, Excellent

Camera Description

The Kiev 4 (Moscow Olympics edition) is a Soviet-era 35mm rangefinder camera, manufactured at the Arsenal factory in Kiev using tooling and designs acquired from Carl Zeiss after WWII. Styled after the Contax II, it features a long rangefinder base, integrated selenium meter, and robust metal construction. Paired with the Jupiter 8M 53mm f/2 lens, this setup offers classic Sonnar rendering and vintage charm. This copy is in Excellent condition

Key Features:

• Lens: Jupiter 8M 53mm f/2 – Sonnar-type optics with smooth bokeh and sharp center
• Mount: Contax-style bayonet – Compatible with original Contax lenses and Soviet equivalents
• Shutter: Focal-plane – Speeds from 1s to 1/1250s + Bulb
• Metering: Uncoupled selenium cell – Built-in top plate meter with exposure calculator
• Viewfinder: Bright rangefinder patch with long 90mm base – Excellent for accurate focusing
• Focus System: Body-mounted helicoid with infinity lock – Can be focused without lens attached
• Self-Timer: Mechanical delay lever
• Flash Sync: PC socket + cold shoe – X-sync at 1/25s
• Film Loading: Removable back and base – Requires take-up spool
• Build: All-metal body with Cyrillic and English markings
• Weight: Approx. 850g with lens