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**Rense** · 02-07-2009, 04:26 AM

Yesterday, the mailman brought a carton box with an old Zenit camera with an attached Helios-44M-4 (serial number 89294889). Bought on Ebay (7.95 Euros = 10.28 USD, ex. delivery (which was actually more than the price of the lens+camera

)) after some threads here showing the quality of this lens. Next shots are made with the lens wide open (f/2), under very poor light conditions and handheld. Some noticeable noise in the third one (ISO 1600)

#1: (ISO400, 1/8 sec)

#2: (ISO400, 1/15)

#3: (ISO1600, 1/60 sec)

#4: (ISO400, 1/10 sec)

EDIT: I was thinking I posted this thread in the "Post your photos" section.....Sorry for misposting....

Igilligan · 02-07-2009, 01:12 PM

Thats looks like my helios... love this lens!

They look a little underexposed, but it is probably this work laptop... everything is looking dark today.

**Rense** · 02-09-2009, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by Igilligan

Thats looks like my helios... love this lens!

They look a little underexposed, but it is probably this work laptop... everything is looking dark today.

No, they are underexposed, you're right! But the light was crappy, these were my first test ones with this lens, and these photos came right out of the box... I love this lens too, despite (?) its cheapness. It can be tack sharp, even wide open, and I like the colours. Bought it because you had a thread here....

Thanks

**Lowell Goudge** · 02-09-2009, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by Rense

Yesterday, the mailman brought a carton box with an old Zenit camera with an attached Helios-44M-4 (serial number 89294889). Bought on Ebay (7.95 Euros = 10.28 USD, ex. delivery (which was actually more than the price of the lens+camera

)) after some threads here showing the quality of this lens. Next shots are made with the lens wide open (f/2), under very poor light conditions and handheld. Some noticeable noise in the third one (ISO 1600)
EDIT: I was thinking I posted this thread in the "Post your photos" section.....Sorry for misposting....

you might have over paid.

mine was $8.99 CDN

Have not used it much but at that price I couldn't say no,

dave sz · 02-09-2009, 07:31 PM

hahaha, isn't beer the best test subject. I still have my beer test shots I took 3 year ago...

**Rense** · 02-10-2009, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

you might have over paid.

mine was $8.99 CDN

Have not used it much but at that price I couldn't say no,

Yeah, but with the chance of increasing prices after Gus showed some really good results, I had to lay my hands on this one....

But seriously, I think this lens is very good, and for those prices really a bargain. Af far as price/quality ratio is concerned, I guess this is one of the best you can get (apart from those you got for free of course, they have an infinite p/q ratio....)

Originally posted by dave sz

hahaha, isn't beer the best test subject. I still have my beer test shots I took 3 year ago...

Yes, for sure, but after some time one needs another level of SR....

roentarre · 02-11-2009, 02:54 AM

LBA strikes. Quite a handsome set of test shots and sure you will produce more photos in the future!

**Rense** · 02-11-2009, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

LBA strikes. Quite a handsome set of test shots and sure you will produce more photos in the future!

Yeah..... somehow I like this lens, or did I say that allready?

Rense

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02-07-2009, 04:26 AM	#1
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Testshots Helios-44M-4 Yesterday, the mailman brought a carton box with an old Zenit camera with an attached Helios-44M-4 (serial number 89294889). Bought on Ebay (7.95 Euros = 10.28 USD, ex. delivery (which was actually more than the price of the lens+camera)) after some threads here showing the quality of this lens. Next shots are made with the lens wide open (f/2), under very poor light conditions and handheld. Some noticeable noise in the third one (ISO 1600) #1: (ISO400, 1/8 sec) #2: (ISO400, 1/15) #3: (ISO1600, 1/60 sec) #4: (ISO400, 1/10 sec) EDIT: I was thinking I posted this thread in the "Post your photos" section.....Sorry for misposting....

02-07-2009, 01:12 PM	#2
Igilligan Guest	Thats looks like my helios... love this lens! They look a little underexposed, but it is probably this work laptop... everything is looking dark today.

02-09-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by Igilligan Thats looks like my helios... love this lens! They look a little underexposed, but it is probably this work laptop... everything is looking dark today. No, they are underexposed, you're right! But the light was crappy, these were my first test ones with this lens, and these photos came right out of the box... I love this lens too, despite (?) its cheapness. It can be tack sharp, even wide open, and I like the colours. Bought it because you had a thread here.... Thanks

02-09-2009, 05:33 PM	#4
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	Originally posted by Rense Yesterday, the mailman brought a carton box with an old Zenit camera with an attached Helios-44M-4 (serial number 89294889). Bought on Ebay (7.95 Euros = 10.28 USD, ex. delivery (which was actually more than the price of the lens+camera)) after some threads here showing the quality of this lens. Next shots are made with the lens wide open (f/2), under very poor light conditions and handheld. Some noticeable noise in the third one (ISO 1600) EDIT: I was thinking I posted this thread in the "Post your photos" section.....Sorry for misposting.... you might have over paid. mine was $8.99 CDN Have not used it much but at that price I couldn't say no,

02-09-2009, 07:31 PM	#5
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	hahaha, isn't beer the best test subject. I still have my beer test shots I took 3 year ago...

02-10-2009, 12:50 AM	#6
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge you might have over paid. mine was $8.99 CDN Have not used it much but at that price I couldn't say no, Yeah, but with the chance of increasing prices after Gus showed some really good results, I had to lay my hands on this one.... But seriously, I think this lens is very good, and for those prices really a bargain. Af far as price/quality ratio is concerned, I guess this is one of the best you can get (apart from those you got for free of course, they have an infinite p/q ratio....) Originally posted by dave sz hahaha, isn't beer the best test subject. I still have my beer test shots I took 3 year ago... Yes, for sure, but after some time one needs another level of SR....

02-11-2009, 02:54 AM	#7
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	LBA strikes. Quite a handsome set of test shots and sure you will produce more photos in the future!

02-11-2009, 04:35 AM	#8
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by roentarre LBA strikes. Quite a handsome set of test shots and sure you will produce more photos in the future! Yeah..... somehow I like this lens, or did I say that allready? Rense

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