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p.4 #1USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
I wish I was able to get such results with my zeiss lenses, amazing work!
Jan 31, 2011 at 04:52 PM
p.4 #2USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
Incredible shots piotr...
I just ordered a I-61 L/D ltm mount for my nex-5 when in it's RF guise.
129grams...cost more to ship than to buy.. will see it in a few weeks, hoping it's a good copy.
Also looking for a J11 in ltm--they are up to 65usd for a clean one.
gotta love that tair....
I just ordered a I-61 L/D ltm mount for my nex-5 when in it's RF guise.
129grams...cost more to ship than to buy.. will see it in a few weeks, hoping it's a good copy.
Also looking for a J11 in ltm--they are up to 65usd for a clean one.
gotta love that tair....
Jan 31, 2011 at 10:14 PM
p.4 #3USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
recos for best place to buy fsu lenses?
Jan 31, 2011 at 10:50 PM
p.4 #6USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
Uzay, this portrait is outstanding!!!
Thomas
Thomas
Feb 13, 2011 at 03:27 PM
p.4 #8USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
Piotr_P & cj velez, Which Mir 24N lens do you have?
Also which mount?
And I'm also curious what their build quality is like?
http://top35mm.com/lenses-5-p-227.html
http://top35mm.com/images/products/lenses/slr-m39-m42/m42/mir-24n.jpg
http://top35mm.com/lenses--p-226.html
http://top35mm.com/images/products/lenses/slr-m39-m42/m42/Lens-Mir24m.jpg
Also which mount?
And I'm also curious what their build quality is like?
http://top35mm.com/lenses-5-p-227.html
http://top35mm.com/images/products/lenses/slr-m39-m42/m42/mir-24n.jpg
http://top35mm.com/lenses--p-226.html
http://top35mm.com/images/products/lenses/slr-m39-m42/m42/Lens-Mir24m.jpg
Mar 01, 2011 at 04:39 AM
p.4 #9USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
Hi LightShow,
Mine is the one on the first photo. Mir 24N made by Arsenal. "N" which stands for Nikon. The 24M is for M42 mounts and was produced by KMZ.
Build quality is okey. My copy has a smooth focusing ring. Almost as smooth as my 55 mm f/1.8 SMC Tak.
First snapshot I took when I got the lens. My daughter again and my mother behind the glass door.
Chris......
Mine is the one on the first photo. Mir 24N made by Arsenal. "N" which stands for Nikon. The 24M is for M42 mounts and was produced by KMZ.
Build quality is okey. My copy has a smooth focusing ring. Almost as smooth as my 55 mm f/1.8 SMC Tak.
First snapshot I took when I got the lens. My daughter again and my mother behind the glass door.
Chris......
Mar 01, 2011 at 11:53 AM
p.4 #10USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
Manufacture logos:
http://www.zenitcamera.com/qa/qa-logos.html
Now that the weather has warmed up some, I can get out and shoot something,
everything has been so gray and bland, I've been having trouble getting inspiration.
http://www.zenitcamera.com/qa/qa-logos.html
Now that the weather has warmed up some, I can get out and shoot something,
everything has been so gray and bland, I've been having trouble getting inspiration.
Mar 10, 2011 at 02:51 AM
p.4 #11USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
kakomu wrote:
Here's a 2 shot Pano with my newish Zenitar Fisheye of an intersection in downtown Chicago (Adams and Franklin, to be exact). Click the link to see a much larger image:
http://www.kakomu.com/gallery/image.php?imageid=75
http://www.kakomu.com/gallery/images/0000075-m.jpg
How did you correct the fisheye distortion? Did the pano software do that for you?
Here's a 2 shot Pano with my newish Zenitar Fisheye of an intersection in downtown Chicago (Adams and Franklin, to be exact). Click the link to see a much larger image:
http://www.kakomu.com/gallery/image.php?imageid=75
http://www.kakomu.com/gallery/images/0000075-m.jpg
How did you correct the fisheye distortion? Did the pano software do that for you?
Mar 10, 2011 at 10:07 AM
p.4 #12USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
Some pics from me too!
MC Mir 24M
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/24M_1.jpg
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/24M_4.jpg
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/_MG_0506.jpg
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/_MG_0554.jpg
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/_MG_0571.jpg
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/_MG_0577.jpg
The build quality on mine is rock solid, and very smooth. It has the serial number 800021, meaning it's an early 1980 run.
MC Mir 24M
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/24M_1.jpg
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/24M_4.jpg
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/_MG_0506.jpg
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/_MG_0554.jpg
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/_MG_0571.jpg
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/_MG_0577.jpg
The build quality on mine is rock solid, and very smooth. It has the serial number 800021, meaning it's an early 1980 run.
Mar 10, 2011 at 10:20 AM
p.4 #14USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
Thanks! Nope, they were all hand held. Stroll was with the family, so gear was stripped down to camera and lens. I felt naked without my tripod so close to flowers.
Mar 13, 2011 at 08:41 AM
p.4 #15USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
Very intrigued with these beautiful shots from Russian glass. I have a Panasonic GF1 on the way. Am i able to use these lenses on that camera with an adapter? i would like to start with the Helios 44-2 58/2.
Thanks!
Keith
Thanks!
Keith
Mar 13, 2011 at 08:58 AM
p.4 #16USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
The most prevalent mounts for Helios are M42 and Nikon. Both have adapters that should be cheap and reliable for your Panasonic. For tens of dollars, you can pick up some really neat Russian glass. There is some sample variability WRT sharpness, but one could argue that the point of these lenses is not necessarily the sharpness but how neat the background and transitions are.
Jim
Jim
Mar 13, 2011 at 10:31 AM
p.4 #17USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
My 44-2 is M42 mount, 45.46mm & I believe m4/3 is about 20mm, so you need an adapter thickness of about 25.46mm
http://www.graphics.cornell.edu/~westin/misc/mounts-by-register.html
44-2 is a great starter lens because they're so inexpensive, and there are many versions.
http://forum.mflenses.com/complete-list-of-helios-lenses-getting-closer-t26100.html
http://www.graphics.cornell.edu/~westin/misc/mounts-by-register.html
44-2 is a great starter lens because they're so inexpensive, and there are many versions.
http://forum.mflenses.com/complete-list-of-helios-lenses-getting-closer-t26100.html
Mar 13, 2011 at 10:31 AM
p.4 #18USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
Are the following the correct items to buy?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250649781181&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#shId
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HELIOS-44-2-M42-F2-58mm-SLR-ZENIT-PENTAX-Praktica-/170613748960?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item27b95f34e0
If they are not can you put me onto the correct items? I am in Canada so the closer the better. I have never bought anything from Russia before. =]
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250649781181&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#shId
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HELIOS-44-2-M42-F2-58mm-SLR-ZENIT-PENTAX-Praktica-/170613748960?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item27b95f34e0
If they are not can you put me onto the correct items? I am in Canada so the closer the better. I have never bought anything from Russia before. =]
Mar 13, 2011 at 05:08 PM
p.4 #19USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
They are the correct ones, this lens was made by Valdai, mine was made by KMZ.
See here:
http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/logos/
33.99 is a bit high, but the free shipping brings total cost back down.
The seller doesn't have lots of feedback compared to others, but I would have a closer look to see that items are as advertised and that returns are easy.
This guy seems to like his version.
http://www.lowcost4dslr.com/tests/m42/1-helios-44-2
For the adapter, it should work, but I'd do some research on the build quality.
FYI if the adapter is too thick you will lose infinity focus.
The feedback on this seller from this board is good.
http://cgi.ebay.com/M42-Lens-Micro-4-3-m4-3-Adapter-G1-GH1-GF1-EP-1-/120586371672?pt=Lens_Accessories&hash=item1c13820258
See here:
http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/logos/
33.99 is a bit high, but the free shipping brings total cost back down.
The seller doesn't have lots of feedback compared to others, but I would have a closer look to see that items are as advertised and that returns are easy.
This guy seems to like his version.
http://www.lowcost4dslr.com/tests/m42/1-helios-44-2
For the adapter, it should work, but I'd do some research on the build quality.
FYI if the adapter is too thick you will lose infinity focus.
The feedback on this seller from this board is good.
http://cgi.ebay.com/M42-Lens-Micro-4-3-m4-3-Adapter-G1-GH1-GF1-EP-1-/120586371672?pt=Lens_Accessories&hash=item1c13820258
Mar 13, 2011 at 06:01 PM
p.4 #20USSR made lens image thread(Helios, Jupiter...)
Hi LightShow,
Thanks for your help! I bought the adapter you suggested so now i only need a lens. Could you recommend one to me?
Is there a difference in the Valdai and KMZ?
Keith
Thanks for your help! I bought the adapter you suggested so now i only need a lens. Could you recommend one to me?
Is there a difference in the Valdai and KMZ?
Keith
Mar 14, 2011 at 05:45 AM