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The variants of Jupiter-8 (Zorki)

PT3005. Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 2/50mm lens,


from the original parts assembled in the Soviet Union.
Under initial name "ZK 2/50 mm" ("Sonnar
Kransogorsk"). Very limited batch of these collapsible
lenses released by KMZ in 1948. Focal length - 5 cm,
aperture range f2 - f22. Focusing range from 1 m to
infinity. Number of elements/groups: 6/3. Angular field
- 45º. Zorki (M39) mount. An earliest so far known lens
has s/n #001109 1948 (Leica Copies by HPR).

Lens #002437 opposite from private collection in Russia.


PT3005 - ZK 2/50 mm #002437 (1948)

PT3010. Almost identical to PT3005, but under


name "ZK Zorki 2/50 mm" already. Limited batch of
these collapsible lenses released by KMZ in 1949-1950.
This version should be considered as an earliest version
of Jupiter-8 lens, since released with recalculated optical
scheme already. Date prefix in the serial number
already. An earliest so far known lens has s/n
#4900431 (Leica Copies by HPR).

PT3010 - ZK Zorki #4900939.


The variants of Jupiter-8 (Zorki)

PT3015. An ultra rare version to find. Rigid body of


new construction. Focusing lever. Under name "ZK Zorki
2/50 mm". Date prefix in the serial number. An only so
far known lens has s/n #4900648 (SovietCams).

PT3015 - ZK Zorki #4900648.

PT3020. New construction of rigid body,


which becoming regular now. Under name "ZK Zorki".
Released by KMZ in 1949-1950. These first samples are
partially assembled from Zeiss (Germany) optical
glasses. Date prefix in the serial number. An earliest so
far known lens has s/n #4900101 (Princelle book).

PT3020 - ZK Zorki #5003205.


The variants of Jupiter-8 (Zorki)

PT3030. Seems to be an earliest version of the


regular Jupiter-8 lens. Released by KMZ in 1951-1960.
No more "ears" for diaphgram settings. Signally changed
body design (see comparison picture below). Slightly
different body design changes within this version,
especially the width of meter scale ring, different
markings, etc. An earliest so far known lens has s/n
#5100441 (A.Terekhin coll.).

PT3030 - Jupiter-8 #5108990.

PT3050. An unique version of Jupiter-8, released


by GOMZ in 1958. It seems, that these very few lenses
were mounted on Leningad (Gomz) cameras at Brussels
Grand Prix 1958. Totally different body construction with
clockwise aperture settings and f-stops (counterclocwise
aperture settings on KMZ lenses without f-
stops.). Aperture range f2 - f16. Different size of
markings, 6-digits serial number, etc. (see comparison
picture below).

PT3050 - Jupiter-8 #580034.


The variants of Jupiter-8 (Zorki)

PT3060. The regular version of Jupiter-8 lens.


Focusing lever replaced by textured ring, thereafter
changed body design (see comparison picture
below). Released by KMZ in 1957-1960. An earliest so
far known lens has s/n #5768088 (SovietCams).

PT3060 - Jupiter-8 #5768088.

PT3065. Identical to PT3060, but with


new markings on the lens faceplate: "1:2 F=5 cm"
replaced by "2/50". Released by KMZ in 1960-1968. No
more red character "П" on the faceplate. Some lenses
have an additional "MADE IN USSR" markings on
body. Late samples have "N" prefix in serial number,
instead of "No" one in previous lenses (see picture
below). Very common to find nowadays.

PT3065 - Jupiter-8 #6051610.


The variants of Jupiter-8 (Zorki)

PT3070. Identical to PT3065, but with export


name markings. Released by KMZ in 1961-1968. Some
lenses have an additional "MADE IN USSR" markings on
body. Late samples have "N" prefix in serial number,
instead of "No" one in previous lenses. Very common to
find nowadays.

PT3075. Less common to find version of Jupiter-8


from private collection in Russia. Some parts of body is
painted in black. No otherwise different.

PT3075 - Jupiter-8 #6811677. PT3070 - Jupiter-8 #6200205.

PT3077. very nice and rare version of Jupiter-8


lens. identical to PT3070, but with body made of brass
(!) Very heavy in comparison with regular aluminium
lenses (220g vs 130g). "Made in USSR" engraved on the
barrel. A very limited quantity of these lenses
were released by KMZ in 1963-1964. The particular lens
opposite was mounted on GOMZ Leningrad camera
(1963). An earliest so far known lens has s/n #6309464
(E.Bell coll.).
The variants of Jupiter-8 (Zorki)

PT3077 - Jupiter-8 #6309507.

PT3078. Very uncommon version of the Jupiter-8


lens with totally black body finish. "Made in USSR"
markings on body.

Lens opposite from private collection in Poland.


PT3078 - Jupiter-8 #6620796.

PT3080. Totally new body construction (see


comparison picture below). Released by KMZ since
1968. Export markings. Some lenses have an additional
"MADE IN USSR" markings on body.
The variants of Jupiter-8 (Zorki)

PT3090. Identical to PT3080. but without date


prefix nor "N" prefix in the serial number. 6-digits serial
number. "MADE IN USSR" markings on body.
Investigated lens has s/n #013894 (SovietCams).

PT3080 - Jupiter-8 #6860000.

PT3100. Totally black lens already. 6-digits serial


number engraved on the side-plate (faceplate on
PT3090). Without date prefix nor "N" prefix in the serial
number. Name markings in Cyrillic characters.

PT3100 - Jupiter-8 #0257950.


The variants of Jupiter-8 (Zorki)

PT3110. Seems to be the latest version of KMZ


Jupiter-8 lens. Totally black body. Name markings in
Roman characters. 7-digits serial number with date
prefix engraved on the side-plate. Meter scale markings
in green or white colour. Some lenses have an additional
"MADE IN USSR" markings on body.

PT3110 - Jupiter-8 #7467456.

PT3120. Almost identical to late PT3110 lenses,


but under name "Jupiter-8-1". name markings in Cyrillic
characters. 7-digits serial number with date prefix
engraved on the side-plate. Meter scale markings in
green colour. Limited quanitity released by KMZ in
90'ies. Less common to find nowadays.

Lens opposite from private collection in Russia.

PT3120 - Jupiter-8-1 lens.


The variants of Jupiter-8 (Zorki)

PT3130. An ultra rare lens, very limited batch released by Arsenal (Ukraine) in 1974. Under name
"Jupiter-8H". Name markings in Cyrillic characters. 7-digits serial number with date prefix. Zorki (M39)
mount.

PT3130 - Jupiter-8H prototype lens #7400040.

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