Description
KIEV II Rangefinder Camera + Jupiter-8 50mm f/2 – Soviet Contax Copy
Classic 1950s KIEV II 35mm rangefinder camera, produced in the legendary Arsenal factory in Kyiv (Ukraine). This mechanical beauty is a direct copy of the famous Contax II, featuring precision engineering, solid metal construction, and a superb Jupiter-8 50mm f/2 lens – one of the best Soviet versions based on the Zeiss Sonnar design.
Features:
- 35mm film rangefinder camera
- Made in USSR (Arsenal, Kyiv, 1950s)
- Jupiter-8 50mm f/2 lens – coated glass, Sonnar design
- Contax bayonet lens mount
- Top shutter speed: 1/1250s
- All-mechanical – no batteries required
Condition:
Camera and lens are in good vintage condition. Shutter fires, rangefinder aligns, lens is clean with smooth focusing. Minor cosmetic signs of use, consistent with age. Ideal for collectors or analog photography enthusiasts.
Shipping Worldwide
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking. A unique opportunity to own a piece of analog history and shoot with a camera designed like the legendary Contax II.
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KIEV II RANGEFINDER CAMERA
Everything works fine:
- shutter,
- aperture,
- speeds;
Condition as in the photos, perfect for renovation or as an investment or gift.
Kiev rangefinder cameras are excellent representatives of Soviet photographic equipment that deserve special attention and respect. Kiev cameras were produced at the Arsenal plant in the city of Kiev, Ukrainian SSR and became one of the most popular and recognized cameras of their time.
Kiev rangefinder cameras were distinguished by excellent build quality, durability and reliability. Thanks to their optical rangefinder, Kiev cameras allowed precise focusing on the subject, which made them ideal for portrait and journalistic photography.
Serial 504468
Delivery times – about 15-25 days for EU and USA but may be slightly more for Asian countries or Australia and fully depends on the work of a postal service of a country where the parcel goes.
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