Jupiter 3 5cm 50mm f/1.5 LTM L39 Screw Mount Lens

The Jupiter-3 5cm f/1.5 is one of the most beloved and character-rich Soviet-era rangefinder lenses ever made. Based heavily on the pre-war Zeiss Sonnar optical design, the Jupiter-3 has developed a cult following for its dreamy rendering, smooth falloff, and distinctly vintage look wide open.

Mounted in LTM / L39 screw mount, this lens is compatible with Leica Thread Mount rangefinders and easily adaptable to modern mirrorless systems, where it’s become especially popular with photographers and filmmakers chasing classic cinematic rendering without spending Leica Summilux money.

Wide open at f/1.5, the Jupiter-3 produces:

• Soft glowing highlights
• Beautiful vintage bokeh
• Lower contrast “classic cinema” rendering
• A very organic, dimensional look

Stopped down, it sharpens up considerably while still retaining that unmistakable Sonnar character.

Every Jupiter-3 has a little personality, and that’s honestly part of the appeal.

Condition: GOOD
This lens shows clear signs of use and age. There are:

• Numerous cleaning marks on the glass
• A few tendrils of fungus present internally

These issues may reduce contrast and increase flare, especially when shooting into bright light sources. In practice, many people buying Jupiter lenses are specifically looking for this kind of softer vintage rendering character.

Focus and aperture operation remain functional.

Compatibility:

• Leica Thread Mount / L39 / LTM cameras
• Leica II, III series and similar thread-mount bodies
• Adaptable to Leica M, Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Micro 4/3, and many other mirrorless systems with the appropriate adapter

Why this one:

• Legendary Sonnar-style rendering
• Fast f/1.5 aperture
• Classic vintage cinematic look
• Compact and beautifully built
• One of the most sought-after Soviet rangefinder lenses

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