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08-02-2017, 08:42 PM   #511
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QuoteOriginally posted by stevebrot Quote
Yes, the appearance of bokeh highlights. Some find anything less than eight disturbing.


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Odd, I didn't notice any difference in highlights, maybe I didn't look hard enough.

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Dog walking with the 44k-4 on my K-1. Catch in focus is pretty helpful here but I wish I could use it with more than just the center focus point!
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A few snaps with 44-2 and K-1, all @ f2:



(ISO 3200, 1/160s)



(ISO 3200, 1/200s)



(ISO 6400, 1/200s)
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Helios looks good on KP






Even husky thinks it



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QuoteOriginally posted by pepperberry farm Quote
I thought that the newer the lens, the fewer aperture blades it would have, but also better coatings...
That's a fairly accurate statement.

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K-1 & Helios 44k-4


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K50 with Helios 44 8 blades @f/2



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K50 with Helios 44 8 blades @f/2
This is fantastic, love it!
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Helios 44 13 blades @f/22

Took my dogs and the oldest Helios in my collection for a walk.
Stopped down to f/22





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My (fifth ) Helios 58mm has just arrived from Ukraine.
It's a quite common 44-2 made in 1971 by JOV Valdai.
Paid almost nothing (more on this in a separate thread).

Went out shooting a few flower down the road, almost in front of my gate.
Very, very satisfied by the first results.
This shot is wide open and very close to the minimum focusing distance, on K-1 full frame - asking a lot from this little old lens, isn't it?



For those too lazy to click the picture this is a 100% particular of the area in focus. Great bokeh, a touch of wonderful halo, but also very good sharpness! I think this copy is a keeper!



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The newest Helios I have, the 44M-6:



And the second-oldest, the 8-bladed 44:



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Incredible shot!
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