Jupiter 21M - 200mm f/4 : Specifications and Opinions

Jupiter 21M - 200mm f/4

The Jupiter 21M - 200mm f/4 is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1973 (discontinued). The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 100 €;

24 users have given it an average vote of 9.1 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	200 mm
Angle of view	12.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4
Aperture blades	8
Lenses/Groups	5 elements in 4 groups
Min. focus distance	1.80 meters
Reproduction ratio
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	58 mm
Lens hood	Built-in
Weather sealing	No
Weight	980 g
Dimensions	78 x 165 mm
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AndPezz

sent on 04 Novembre 2025

Pros: Build quality, ridiculously priced, blurry, natural color rendering, soft and pleasant bokeh, integrated and retractable hood

Cons: Weight, minimum focusing distance of 1.8 meters, no perspective correction

Opinion: Tested and purchased for Nikon Z50, it immediately conveys a feeling of reliability. The metal body is massive, the integrated lens hood is comfortable and functional (even if a little small). The optical performance is amazing for a lens in this price range: paid less than 40 euros with original case and perfect lenses. At full aperture it offers good sharpness, closing the aperture becomes excellent. The colors are natural, slightly warm. I mainly use it to isolate elements such as statues, capitals, windows or decorations from a distance and urban photography from a distance (infinity focus works very well). With M42 adapter and program A it is perfect. After a while the weight is felt, the focus is smooth, with long travel. It's not ideal for moving subjects, and the minimum focusing distance of 1.8 meters is definitely a limit for close-up detail photos. Ultimately it's a lens that forces you to slow down, think about the shot, and enjoy the photographic process. I recommend it to those looking for a vintage telephoto lens with character, excellent performance at an affordable price. It's not perfect, but it has personality to spare. I forgot: it is mandatory to use the left hand to support the weight and avoid, over time, possible damage to the camera graft.

Mediamenta

sent on 01 Febbraio 2021

Pros: Rock solid fixed, very affordable price

Cons: Lampshade, weight, not very bright despite the texture and appearance

Opinion: Bought for a few euros, m42 and of course FF, practically universal, it is a little less sharp than the EF 200 f2.8 II L Canon and also the EF 70-200 f2.8 II L a TA, but perhaps with a review in assistance (30 neuri) could improve. Heavy, of obvious military approach. It seems to be made especially for those in Russia who are always wearing gloves and therefore care if it is cold to the touch. It has three rings but evidently the only one that counted was that of the focal length, extended moooooolto, while instead the focal opening resolves to a few degrees of angular variation, noisy, not at all comfortable: they seem to say "do not touch me on mission". This setting, this Siberian education, as a soldier with gloves, is visible precisely in the construction of the focal length ring: a grip never ambiguous, very fluid, very precise, of quality without uncertainty. Having said that it is a lens that can still say its in full light, it has little distortion as you can expect from this focal length. The lampshed is ridiculously small, but made especially so as not to be lost. Ultimately, having it or not having it does not change the life of those who make a talk of money immobilized in a drawer, and in the meantime it is there, waiting for its moment, like a faithful and not at all annoying dog, a little rustic.

Chebeltempo

sent on 23 Marzo 2020

Pros: Construction, yield, cost.

Cons: Full-opening yield

Opinion: I must have some problems with Jupiter targets... is the second one I sell and buy back after repenting. Great construction, rather heavy optics, all metal. The full-opening yield, as per the tradition of optics former USSR, is a bit "flou", but, incredibly, it becomes excellent by closing the diaphragm a bit. Nothing to say, if it is a focal point that serves, for a short time you manage to have a respectable perspective and good build quality.

Alessandro Segat

sent on 01 Marzo 2020

Pros: Great especially if you have apsc. To be bought along with a support ring and a lever to facilitate focus. With an extension tube you can also use it for macros. With a 2x on apsc it becomes a 600 even if you lose a bit of sharpness but a 600 to 150 euros I think you can't find it.

Cons: Don't use it backlight or you will make the disaster. Weigh so much bought support ring for lens and not machine.

Opinion: If one approaches telephoto lenses it's a great start. Also because having a 200 fixed to new f4 costs you the ir of Ddio Great especially if you have apsc. To be bought along with a support ring and a lever to facilitate focus. With an extension tube you can also use it for macros. With a 2x on apsc it becomes a 600 even if you lose a bit of sharpness but a 600 to 150 euros I think you can't find it.

Luca De Nardo

sent on 19 Novembre 2019

Pros: Incredible construction, good photo yield, crisp, beautiful blurry, ridiculous price

Cons: Weight (it's a tank... all iron and glass) and no tressses attack. A little aberration

Opinion: Let's say. It's a 70s Russian lens.... military-derived. But it is a lens that, if you do not give it a euro, surprises in all respects. We also consider that it is prime lens ... it is only a 200mm with all the optical advantages that come with it (for others maybe a disadvantage, because it is inflexible). Clean, sharp, some chromatic imperfection in some optical conditions, but absolutely solvable. Nice built-in lampshade (at least in my version). yes, okay, it's heavy, and the lack of a tresscan attack affects, but... Guys... that slow. I mounted it on my sony (with the a6000 comes to 300mm and on the a7II). very satisfied. Considering that it is between 20 and 40 euros.... i don't add anything else.

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