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Helios 81N arrived today.
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My Helios 81N has finally arrived from Russia. Spotless glass and only minor barrel wear. Very compact (think Nikon E series 50mm but weightier). Nice smooth focus. Now the fun bit starts...


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first shot (wide open):


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Good bokeh in difficult condition!


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2.8:


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Nice bokeh, for sure!
Congrats Richard!.
Best regards.
Jes.


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Wow! That's nice! Another Russian sleeper!


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Right on Lucis - really beautiful OOF and seems very sharp. Must check this one out too. Is there no end?


patrickh


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Very nice!!


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I'm quite impressed with it - a little veiling flare prone but great otherwise. It's the standard lens for Kiev 19's so can be picked up complete with body for around 25-30 gbp...


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Another at f2.8 showing more highlights:



Mid-distance at 5.6: