{"product_id":"kiev-4b-jupiter-8m-50mm-f-2","title":"Kiev 4B + Jupiter-8M 50mm f\/2","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eKiev 4B (SN: 7018901) + Jupiter-8M 50mm f\/2 (SN: 7026072)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eA Soviet rangefinder camera with a sharp Zeiss-derived lens.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eThe Kiev 4B is a 35mm rangefinder camera built in the Arsenal Factory in Kyiv, Ukraine (former USSR), modeled after the pre-war Zeiss Contax II. It features a quiet metal focal plane shutter, a coupled rangefinder with a bright combined viewfinder, and full mechanical operation with no need for batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eThis version, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e4B\u003c\/strong\u003e, removes the selenium light meter found on the Kiev 4A, making it more reliable over time. It’s paired here with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eJupiter-8M 50mm f\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e lens (SN: 7026072), a Soviet copy of the Zeiss Sonnar — prized for its soft rendering, classic bokeh, and excellent low-light performance. The Jupiter-8M has click-stops and is mounted via the \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eContax RF bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e35mm rangefinder camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eContax RF bayonet mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eJupiter-8M 50mm f\/2 lens (SN: 7026072), Sonnar-type optical formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eShutter speeds from 1s to 1\/1250s + Bulb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eCoupled rangefinder with clear central focusing patch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eCombined viewfinder\/rangefinder window\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eFully mechanical – no batteries required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eCold shoe and PC sync socket for flash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eBuilt-in self-timer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eMade in USSR (Arsenal Factory – Kyiv)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eUsed – Good condition\u003cbr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eCamera body (SN: 7018901) and lens (SN: 7026072) are in good working order. Shutter speeds fire correctly. Rangefinder is aligned and focusing is accurate. Viewfinder is clear with a visible patch. Lens glass is clean with no haze or fungus. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Normal cosmetic wear, but no damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eKiev 4B body (SN: 7018901)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eJupiter-8M 50mm f\/2 lens (SN: 7026072)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kiev","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51959658873172,"sku":"A159W3579IP","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_0934.jpg?v=1748425949","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/ar\/products\/kiev-4b-jupiter-8m-50mm-f-2","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}