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Attila
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 Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject: Helios-40-2 85mm |
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Attila wrote:
I found some really nice shoot here.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/helios_40-2/pool/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hervemitko/3885751818/in/pool-helios_40-2
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Lazzaros
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Lazzaros wrote:
The "Sergio Santos" pictures are with my ex- Helios 40-2.
I sold it to him. Nice pictures. |
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Attila
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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The "Sergio Santos" pictures are with my ex- Helios 40-2.
I sold it to him. Nice pictures. |
Small world 
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Olivier
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Olivier wrote:
Beautiful shots.
It really seems to be marvel of a lens. 
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egidio
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egidio wrote:
nice! that's the no.1 lens on my "want list" but too expensive for me on a local market.
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Attila
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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| nice! that's the no.1 lens on my "want list" but too expensive for me on a local market. |
It's expensive on Ebay too, buy Helios-40-1 instead for half price. I had both and kept 1st version.
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Arkku
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Arkku wrote:
Personally I'd get the modern Samyang/etc 85mm f/1.4 instead of the Helios-40-2. This may even be cheaper these days, and performance is probably better, too, except if you are a fan of swirly bokeh. |
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Attila
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:12 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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| Personally I'd get the modern Samyang/etc 85mm f/1.4 instead of the Helios-40-2. This may even be cheaper these days, and performance is probably better, too, except if you are a fan of swirly bokeh. |
We have place for both 
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Abbazz
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:13 am Post subject: Re: Helios-40-2 85mm |
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Abbazz wrote:
| Attila wrote: |
| I found some really nice shoot here. |
Thanks Attila for posting these links. The "Young Cyclops" is awesome -- just a bit overdone in post processing IMHO.
Cheers!
Abbazz
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Abbazz
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:16 am Post subject: |
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Abbazz wrote:
| Arkku wrote: |
| Personally I'd get the modern Samyang/etc 85mm f/1.4 instead of the Helios-40-2. This may even be cheaper these days, and performance is probably better, too, except if you are a fan of swirly bokeh. |
The Samyang is a very nice lens but it has nothing in common with the Helios, except the focal length. The Samyang is too square, we love the Helios because of its flaws.
Cheers!
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Attila
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:19 am Post subject: Re: Helios-40-2 85mm |
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Attila wrote:
| Abbazz wrote: |
| Attila wrote: |
| I found some really nice shoot here. |
Thanks Attila for posting these links. The "Young Cyclops" is awesome -- just a bit overdone in post processing IMHO.
Cheers!
Abbazz |
Your welcome! Yes , bit over processed indeed.
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F16SUNSHINE
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:35 am Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
| Arkku wrote: |
| Personally I'd get the modern Samyang/etc 85mm f/1.4 instead of the Helios-40-2. This may even be cheaper these days, and performance is probably better, too, except if you are a fan of swirly bokeh. |
I understand and maybe agree if it would be the only 75-90 in your kit.
The Samyang is just too safe. It is like shooting an AF lens.
The Helios is not just good for this wild Radial bokeh.
It is very sharp stopped down a bit.
The lens has other flaws that "melt down" cold captures to give them life.
I like the way one can use the flare of this lens to give space and change the scene.
here is a rejected shot for an example ......no eyes is legal
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Lazzaros
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Lazzaros wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lazzarosphotography/3072869964/
One simple portrait with natural light. |
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tkbslc
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tkbslc wrote:
I wish I could share everyone's enthusiasm. My opinion of the Helios 40 is too expensive, too heavy, too soft, and hideous bokeh that ruins photos. But, glad you guys are having fun with it.
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my_photography
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my_photography wrote:
The more I look at Helios 40, the more I want it. If you have one that you want to sell, or you have spotted one that is not selling at ridiculous price, let me know.
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Attila
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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| I wish I could share everyone's enthusiasm. My opinion of the Helios 40 is too expensive, too heavy, too soft, and hideous bokeh that ruins photos. But, glad you guys are having fun with it. |
too soft is not true, I had two copies none of them was soft. expensive is relative term.
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fates
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:22 am Post subject: |
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fates wrote:
I just got one for 320USD shipped after a sniper run on ebay. Plan your life around acquiring the lenses you need and it's not too hard. 
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Attila
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:33 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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| I just got one for 320USD shipped after a sniper run on ebay. Plan your life around acquiring the lenses you need and it's not too hard. |
Pretty decent price , congrats!
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