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MC Helios 44M-4 vs AF Nikkor 50/1.4D vs AF Nikkor 85/1.8D
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MC Helios 44M-4 58/2 M42 versus AF Nikkor 50/1.4D versus AF Nikkor 85/1.8D - Camera - Nikon D700. Pictures of each at F2 aperture. All JPG (standard settings) directly from the camera .. Shoot manual settings, as shown lenses May slightly different light transmission.
Outdoor - ISO 200, F2, 1/800. Indoor - ISO200, F2, 1/250 + flash)

#1 Nikkor 50 (outdoor light)


#2 Helios(outdoor light - it is possible that the sun could shine a bit less)


#3 Nikkor 85 (outdoor light)


#4 Nikkor 50 (indoor, flash)


#5 Helios (indoor, flash)


#6 Nikkor 85 (indoor, flash)


#7 Nikkor 50


#8 Helios


#9 Nikkor 85


RAW FILES - ACR Automatic Settings:

#1 Nikkor 50


#2 Helios


#3 Nikkor 85