Jupiter-36B 250mm f/3.5

Jupiter-36B 250mm f/3.5 – Soviet Telephoto Lens with M42 Mount
The Jupiter-36B is a solidly built Soviet telephoto lens with a focal length of 250mm and a fast f/3.5 aperture. Designed in the USSR for professional and military use, it features impressive image quality and a beautiful rendering of out-of-focus areas. With its 72mm filter thread and built-in metal lens hood, it’s well-suited for portraiture, wildlife, and vintage adapted photography. The lens uses the M42 screw mount, making it easy to adapt to modern digital cameras.

Key Features

• Brand: Jupiter (KMZ / Valdai, USSR)

• Focal Length: 250mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5

• Lens Mount: M42 screw mount (adaptable to digital systems)

• Focus Type: Manual focus

• Aperture Blades: 10-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh

• Minimum Focus Distance: ~2.5 meters

• Filter Thread: 72mm

• Built-in Features: Retractable metal lens hood

• Use Case: Ideal for portraits, wildlife, and adapted vintage photography

Condition

Used – Good condition.
The lens is fully functional. Glass is clean with no haze or fungus. Aperture blades are oil-free and operate smoothly. Focus ring moves evenly. The exterior shows minor signs of use. Coatings are intact, with only light internal dust typical for age.

What’s Included

• Jupiter-36B 250mm f/3.5 lens (Serial: 760701)
  

• Original leather case