[SOLD] Pentax FA28-70mm/4 & Helios 58mm/2 (AUS)

ddhytz · 04-15-2009, 07:47 PM

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Item for Sale
Helios 58/2 (AUS)

Asking Price
20

Item Description
SMC Pentax FA 1:4 28-70mm AL (made in Japan) in good condition. Glass is unmarked, clear and clean, Pentax front and rear caps.
Price: Sold.

Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm in good condition with original front cap. Glass is unmarked, clear & clean. A bit oil on aperture blades, but doesn't affect operation and picture quality.
Price: A$20 plus postage

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition
Used
Good

Item Location
Melbourne, Australia

Shipping Charge
not included

Shipping Services
Australia Post

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Other (Elaborate)

Additional Details
Australian buyers please pay via bank deposit or cash pick-up.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

*EsBee* · 04-15-2009, 08:17 PM

Sent a PM about the Pentax FA28-70/4.

cupic · 04-16-2009, 01:38 AM

Whats the difference between the Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm and the 44M-4 58mm f/2

cheers

elkarrde · 04-16-2009, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by cupic

Whats the difference between the Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm and the 44M-4 58mm f/2

optically, there is no difference, they are the same.

mechanically, 44-2 has pre-set aperture (two rings), while 44M variants have standard aperture (one ring), and possibly A/M switch (depends on variant).

ddhytz · 04-16-2009, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by cupic

Whats the difference between the Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm and the 44M-4 58mm f/2
...

Good question. My guess is that 44M-4 is a later version.

ddhytz · 05-08-2009, 06:06 AM

28-70mm sold.
new price for Helios.

ddhytz · 06-29-2009, 06:22 AM

well I took some test shots and was surprised by this Helios' picture quality. They are not as contrasty as that from a SMC Takumar, but hey you can't complain it at such a low price.

ddhytz · 06-29-2009, 06:23 AM

a few more

*deadwolfbones* · 06-29-2009, 09:20 AM

Just a post in support of the Helios-44... one of my all-time favorites in any flavor.

ddhytz · 06-30-2009, 05:07 AM

Thanks, I may just keep it if nobody wants it.

xjjohnno · 07-06-2009, 05:29 AM

I can vouch for the Helios as well. You are a silly bugger for selling it. I see a serious jump in their pricing sooner then later.

*edl* · 07-06-2009, 04:14 PM

Honestly I prefer the 55/1.8 Tak over my Helios 58/2 at larger apertures, but when stopped down and not shooting into highlights the Helios performs really well. It's the best $20 lens I can think of, really...

Here's a shot from the weekend, I think I had it at F/4 or F/5.6, diffused natural light.