23/10/2025
KIEV II Rangefinder Camera + Jupiter-8 50mm f/2 – Soviet Contax Copy
Classic 1950s KIEV II 35mm rangefinder camera, produced in the legendary Arsenal factory in Kyiv (Ukraine). This mechanical beauty is a direct copy of the famous Contax II, featuring precision engineering, solid metal construction, and a superb Jupiter-8 50mm f/2 lens – one of the best Soviet versions based on the Zeiss Sonnar design.
Features:
35mm film rangefinder camera
Made in USSR (Arsenal, Kyiv, 1950s)
Jupiter-8 50mm f/2 lens – coated glass, Sonnar design
Contax bayonet lens mount
Top shutter speed: 1/1250s
All-mechanical – no batteries required
Condition:
Camera and lens are in good vintage condition. Shutter fires, rangefinder aligns, lens is clean with smooth focusing. Minor cosmetic signs of use, consistent with age. Ideal for collectors or analog photography enthusiasts.
Kiev II 35mm rangefinder camera with Jupiter-8 lens – vintage Soviet Contax II copy from the 1950s. Great for collectors and analog lovers.