Originally posted by playforvoices Here are two examples: 8-blade Helios 44M-7 and 6-blade Helios 44M-7
The first link is a Helios 44M with a transplanted (fake) face ring. The second appears to be a Helios 44M-4 also with a fake face ring. The reason I say fake is because even the Soviets/Russians aren't that sloppy. The body on a true 44M-7 is different than either of the linked lenses. Serial numbers are also wrong. No 44M-7 has a serial number lower than 90xxxxxx.
The 44M-7 is often faked due to its "better" reputation and relative rarity outside of the Russia and the former Soviet states.
Steve