Kiev 4B + Jupiter-8M 50mm f/2

Kiev 4B (SN: 7018901) + Jupiter-8M 50mm f/2 (SN: 7026072)
A Soviet rangefinder camera with a sharp Zeiss-derived lens.

The 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.

This version, the 4B, removes the selenium light meter found on the Kiev 4A, making it more reliable over time. It’s paired here with the Jupiter-8M 50mm f/2 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 Contax RF bayonet system.

Key Features

• 35mm rangefinder camera

• Contax RF bayonet mount

• Jupiter-8M 50mm f/2 lens (SN: 7026072), Sonnar-type optical formula

• Shutter speeds from 1s to 1/1250s + Bulb

• Coupled rangefinder with clear central focusing patch

• Combined viewfinder/rangefinder window

• Fully mechanical – no batteries required

• Cold shoe and PC sync socket for flash

• Built-in self-timer

• Made in USSR (Arsenal Factory – Kyiv)

Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera 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.

What’s Included

• Kiev 4B body (SN: 7018901)

• Jupiter-8M 50mm f/2 lens (SN: 7026072)