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 Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:11 pm Post subject: Helios 40 |
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Bob wrote:
Just playing with DOF,form and color.
Ok, got carried away 
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Attila
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I vote for #2 and #3 Helios 40 a superb lens I love mine.
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Orio
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Photographing with Helios-40 or Helios-40-2 is a one of a kind experience.
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Jesito
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:31 am Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
| Orio wrote: |
| Photographing with Helios-40 or Helios-40-2 is a one of a kind experience. |
Hi Orio and Attila,
Do you think is better than the Jupiter-9?.
I'm looking for a 85mm lens to fill in the gap...
Which are reasonable prices for them?
Thanks in advance.
Jes.
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Attila
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:37 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Yes they are better. Look at the price guide at mflenses.com, currently I have an almost mint Helios-40-2 85mm f1.5 on acceptable price in my Ebay shop.
http://www.mflenses.com/Used-Lens-Price-Guide.html
Click here to see on Ebay
I sold my previous copy for 199 GBP so this is not a cheap lens.
http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/russian_lens/Helios/helios-40-2-_85mm_f1_5_MC/
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Orio
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:42 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
| Jesito wrote: |
Hi Orio and Attila,
Do you think is better than the Jupiter-9?.
I'm looking for a 85mm lens to fill in the gap...
Which are reasonable prices for them?
Thanks in advance.
Jes. |
In my opinion, the Helios-40 and especially the Helios-40-2 are the best 85mm lenses ever. I mean that I rate them above the best 85 or 90 mm lenses.
Fair price... depends on condition and on the accessories, but Helios-40 should range from 100 Eur (good price, what I paid for my first copy) to 150 Eur (average price), and the Helios-40-2 from 150 Eur (good price, what I paid for my second copy) to 250 Eur (average price).
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Bob
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:52 am Post subject: |
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Bob wrote:
This is the 40-2 model made for M42.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:44 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
| Bob wrote: |
| This is the 40-2 model made for M42. |
Bob, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to sell
this lens to help fund a growing cocaine habit, or pay off some gambling
debts before you lose your legs, keep me in mind won't you, thanks!
I'm kiddin', Bob, honest.  Some very nice shots here!
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Jesito
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Jesito wrote:
Thanks Attila!. I'll keep an eye on it. My buying queue is longer than my pocket... Currently I'm bidding for a couple of true rangefinder cameras, a Jupiter-9 and with the eye on a Summicron-R 90mm and now to your Helios-40...
Best regards,
Jes.
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