Jupiter-37AM 135mm f/3.5
Review of Jupiter-37AM 135mm f/3.5 telephoto lens. Review created 2008, latest update 2013.
Facts
- an all-manual telephoto lens
- estimated retail price 150 USD
- in my use from 3/2008 to 12/2008
- was made obsolete by Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM
Pros
- nice natural colors
- usable shapness and contrast even wide open
- metal and glass only, no plastic here
- can be a nice portrait lens
Cons
- nothing special, I was expecting something like MC Jupiter-9 85mm f/2.0
- doesn't fall in the sharpest lenses category
- quite stiff focusing ring