Originally posted by chromo Hi all,
I have a Helios-44M..2/58.
Just like to get opinions as to ...Is it worth the trouble to buy a mount adaptor and try it out on my *ist-DL ?
Also I've read that I might not get infinity focus.?
If there's any other issues please let me know.
Chromo
The short answer is YES, buy an adapter and use the lens. I have the 44M and use it with the genuine Pentax adapter on my K10D.
Here is a recent photo taken with the Helios 44M:
K10D, KMZ Helios 44M 58/2
and a full resolution crop from the original:
As far as adapters go, the base on the 44M is plenty wide to avoid wobble with a non-flanged adapter. If you decide on a non-flanged adapter, please consider the prevailing opinion on this forum and get the official Pentax version. The brand-x knock-offs tend to get stuck on the camera unless the retention spring is removed.
Steve
P.S. Your lens has the silver A/M switch on the side of the base. This means that you don't have to disable the auto-aperture pin. You also have 8 aperture blades. Happy, happy!