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cmontoya
Joined: 07 Dec 2009
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 Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:10 pm Post subject: First shots with a Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 |
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cmontoya wrote:
My first shots with the Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 (wide open)
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Can it capture texture?
f/2 | 1/250 | ISO 400 | RAW | No PP | Picture Style: Neutral | WB: Auto
Look at the texture of the pillow 
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My wife hates this lens (I wonder why  )
f/2 | 1/200 | ISO 400 | RAW | No PP | Picture Style: Neutral | WB: Auto | Flash Used
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If this lens is this sharp at f/2, I can imagine it at 5.6 or 8, gasp! I'm so looking forward to Saturday to field test this lens.
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Tharos
Joined: 03 Nov 2009
Posts: 322
Location: Istanbul/TURKEY
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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Tharos wrote:
You will love this lens for sure. I am adoring my copy of Helios 44-3.
Looking forward to see your field test results...
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Camera : Yashica Electro 35 GS, Canon 450D, Konica C35 AF
28mm : Asahi Pentax SMC Takumar F3.5, Yashica ML F2.8
35mm : Distagon F2.8 (soon)
50mm : Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar F2,8 // aus Jena Pancolar F1.8 // SMC Tak F1.4 // Planar F1.7
55mm : Auto-Rikenon F1.8
58mm : Helios 44-3 F2
85mm : Jupiter 9 F2
135mm : Pentacon auto 6-blade F2.8 // Super Tak F3.5 // CZJ Sonnar F3.5 Zebra |
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my_photography
Joined: 03 Nov 2008
Posts: 2772
Location: Pearl of the Orient
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my_photography wrote:
Nice. I am sure this will not be your last Helios 44. 
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Zeiss: CJZ Flektogon 20/2.8, CJZ Flektogon 20/4, , CJZ Pentacon 29/2.8, CJZ Flektogon 35/2.4, CJZ Pancolar 50/1.8, Tessar 50/2.8, Biotar 7.5cm/1.5, CJZ Pancolar 80/1.8, CJZ Sonnar 135/3.5, CJZ Pentacon 135/2.8 CJZ Sonnar 200/2.8
Other Germany: Meyer Primoplan 50/1.8, Meyer Trioplan 100/2.8
Takumar: SMC 50/1.4 Super Tak 55/2, Super Tak 85/1.9, S-M-C 135/3.5, Super Tak 150/4
Russian: Zenith 16/2.8, Mir-24M 2/35, Volna-9 50/2.8, Helios 44M (58/2), Helios 44M-3 MC (58/2), Helios 40 (85/1.5), Tair 11A (135/2.8 )
Others: Sears 28/2.8, Sankor 35/2.8, Enna M�nchen Tele-Ennalyt 135/3.5
Zoom Sigma Zoom 28-85/3.5-4.5
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heartcat
Joined: 31 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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heartcat wrote:
It's nice and sharp, even wide open.
I just got one of these last weekend and am impressed with it.
Enjoy, and I look forward to seeing what else you capture.
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Canon 50D; CZJ Sonnar 135mm 3.5; SMC Takumar 55mm 1.8; Helios 44-2 58mm 2; Jupiter 37-A 135mm 3.5; Jupiter 11A 135mm 4; Pentacon 135mm 2.8; Nikkor-P 105mm 2.5;(Tokina) Vivitar 35mm 2.8; Tokina RMC 28mm 2.8; Vivitar 19mm 3.8; RMC Tokina 80-200mm 4.5; RMC Tokina 35-70mm 3.5; Panagor 90mm 2.8; Asahi Pentax extension tubes; 2xAuto Prinz teleconverter M42 |
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DiegoV
Joined: 06 Feb 2010
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Location: Mira, Portugal
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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DiegoV wrote:
I knew that helios was sharp. But I had no idea it was that sharp! 
Great lens, for sure. I'm thinking of getting one of those after I get a 28mm |
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eeyore_nl
Joined: 09 Nov 2008
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Location: Netherlands
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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eeyore_nl wrote:
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I knew that helios was sharp. But I had no idea it was that sharp!
Great lens, for sure. I'm thinking of getting one of those after I get a 28mm |
Yes, it is a very sharp and useful lens. Great for portraits too, on a crop camera.
I love the color and contrasts, only the bokeh can be a bit weird sometimes.
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cmontoya
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Location: Cebu City, Philippines
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cmontoya wrote:
@Tharos, heartcat: My Saturday schedule is (a) to shoot the streets from a dog's eye view with the SuperTak 28mm 3.5 from 9 am to 12 noon. At 1 pm, I have to switch to my 28-105 3.5-4.5 to shoot a Chinese New Year event and on the same event starting 6 pm, I'll switch to the Helios
@my_photography: I'm hunting for a good MF 35mm f/2 or wider next considering Canon didn't upgrade its 35mm f/2.
@DiegoV: I didn't expect the Helios 44-2 to be sharp at f/2 either since most articles I've read re lenses said we need to close down by 2 stops to get the optimum sharpness. I guess whoever wrote those articles didn't have a Helios 44-2 eh?
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After I opened the package, I quickly learned how to use it. Set the rear ring to stop the blade ring at the desired aperture. At f/2 there's no risk of moving the blade ring but I found out that I have to be careful at other apertures because I might accidentally turn the blade ring. However, I bought this lens so I can shoot wide open so it would be at f/2 most of the time
Mine's a little battered (looks like an engine part) but now. At $24 with an IQ of a Canon L glass (or even better), I can't complain.
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cmontoya
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cmontoya wrote:
@eeyore_nl: I bought it because of its weird bokeh too. I can't wait to see it when I shoot Chinese lanterns this Saturday.
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heartcat
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heartcat wrote:
Those sound like some interesting plans for shooting. I will be watching for you to post your photos.
I have the 28mm 3.5 Tak as well, but have yet to take it out and test it.
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Canon 50D; CZJ Sonnar 135mm 3.5; SMC Takumar 55mm 1.8; Helios 44-2 58mm 2; Jupiter 37-A 135mm 3.5; Jupiter 11A 135mm 4; Pentacon 135mm 2.8; Nikkor-P 105mm 2.5;(Tokina) Vivitar 35mm 2.8; Tokina RMC 28mm 2.8; Vivitar 19mm 3.8; RMC Tokina 80-200mm 4.5; RMC Tokina 35-70mm 3.5; Panagor 90mm 2.8; Asahi Pentax extension tubes; 2xAuto Prinz teleconverter M42 |
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