What to buy: Helios 44-2 vs. Helios 44k4 vs. 44m? I am confused

stevebrot · 06-03-2015, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

It also upsets me that lots of shooters use Helios lens wide open only and don't explore more.

It does not upset me, but I do feel those users are not taking advantage of the full deal. The Helios 44 lenses have great contrast and are consistently sharp at center regardless of aperture. The edge sharpness sort of sucks on FF, but with a crop sensor these lenses truly shine with generous helpings of dust sprinkled by Russian/Soviet pixies.

Steve

micromacro · 06-03-2015, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The edge sharpness sort of sucks on FF, but with a crop sensor these lenses truly shine with generous helpings of dust sprinkled by Russian/Soviet pixies.

I consider the edge softness as a part of pixie dust.

Actually, I'm waiting for FF for cheapo 44K-4, yes

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06-03-2015, 12:15 PM	#16
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by micromacro It also upsets me that lots of shooters use Helios lens wide open only and don't explore more. It does not upset me, but I do feel those users are not taking advantage of the full deal. The Helios 44 lenses have great contrast and are consistently sharp at center regardless of aperture. The edge sharpness sort of sucks on FF, but with a crop sensor these lenses truly shine with generous helpings of dust sprinkled by Russian/Soviet pixies. Steve

06-03-2015, 05:31 PM	#17
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Originally posted by stevebrot The edge sharpness sort of sucks on FF, but with a crop sensor these lenses truly shine with generous helpings of dust sprinkled by Russian/Soviet pixies. I consider the edge softness as a part of pixie dust. Actually, I'm waiting for FF for cheapo 44K-4, yes

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