Lovin' on the Helios 44 (58mm f/2)

mikeSF · 01-14-2016, 08:40 AM - **1 Like**

LeRolls, fantastic!

Jean Poitiers · 01-14-2016, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by Mr Bassie

Great shot. I prefer the color version.

The K-01 is a great place for a Helios.

Agreed ... it's a great capture. I prefer the color, too. TFS, J

LeRolls · 01-14-2016, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

Super well done Chris, as always. It's odd, the subject almost looks super imposed against the background they're so separated. Great light in that photo.

Odd in a good way I hope. Thanks BTW!

Originally posted by zzeitg

That must be a dreamjob. Make photos of beautiful girls and be paid for that "job".

It would be a dream job if I was making enough money from the photography to pay all my bills but as a hobby I definitely can't complain.

Originally posted by Mr Bassie

Great shot. I prefer the color version.

The K-01 is a great place for a Helios.

It's real neck and neck on those two. No definitive winner as far overall popularity is concerned. I agree about the K-01.

Originally posted by mikeSF

LeRolls, fantastic!

Thanks Mike!

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Agreed ... it's a great capture. I prefer the color, too. TFS, J

Much appreciated!

**bobbotron** · 01-14-2016, 02:59 PM - **1 Like**

This thread inspired me to dust of my helios lens at lunch, I haven't used it in quite a while. As others have said, wow it's hard to get focus bang on at f2 on an APS-C camera.

This lens sure does well for $50, it's amazing how close you can focus with it.

LeRolls · 02-05-2016, 10:59 PM - **6 Likes**

**mattb123** · 02-05-2016, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by LeRolls

A lot to like about this.

**bobbotron** · 02-08-2016, 08:24 PM - **4 Likes**

Shot wide open, on a really dreary day in Ottawa at a field of ice covered black eyed Suzans.

LeRolls · 02-23-2016, 10:06 AM - **6 Likes**

racingsnake · 03-27-2016, 11:22 AM - **1 Like**

**mattb123** · 03-28-2016, 08:50 PM - **8 Likes**

44-2 on my KS-2 (x-post)

racingsnake · 04-20-2016, 08:13 AM

went for a bit of an old school film look on this one

**bobbotron** · 04-20-2016, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

44-2 on my KS-2 (x-post)

A forge is a great subject for this lens!

stevebrot · 04-20-2016, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

A forge is a great subject for this lens!

I agree...superb shooting.

Steve

**mattb123** · 04-20-2016, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

A forge is a great subject for this lens!

Originally posted by stevebrot

I agree...superb shooting.

Steve

Thanks guys! I agree the subject matched the lens characteristics well. I was shooting my son working on a project for school with his music and metal working tutor (interesting combo that works out great for us!). He needed some documentation shots and I never want to just document something if I can also make an interesting image! I figured swirly bokeh and swirly sparks would be a good match. Focus was challenging wide open but I managed to get a few keepers out of a couple dozen tries. The project came out great too, he got an A+.

racingsnake · 06-10-2016, 11:52 AM - **2 Likes**

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LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by bobbotron Super well done Chris, as always. It's odd, the subject almost looks super imposed against the background they're so separated. Great light in that photo. Odd in a good way I hope. Thanks BTW! Originally posted by zzeitg That must be a dreamjob. Make photos of beautiful girls and be paid for that "job". It would be a dream job if I was making enough money from the photography to pay all my bills but as a hobby I definitely can't complain. Originally posted by Mr Bassie Great shot. I prefer the color version. The K-01 is a great place for a Helios. It's real neck and neck on those two. No definitive winner as far overall popularity is concerned. I agree about the K-01. Originally posted by mikeSF LeRolls, fantastic! Thanks Mike! Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Agreed ... it's a great capture. I prefer the color, too. TFS, J Much appreciated!

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bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by mattb123 44-2 on my KS-2 (x-post) A forge is a great subject for this lens!

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mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by bobbotron A forge is a great subject for this lens! Originally posted by stevebrot I agree...superb shooting. Steve Thanks guys! I agree the subject matched the lens characteristics well. I was shooting my son working on a project for school with his music and metal working tutor (interesting combo that works out great for us!). He needed some documentation shots and I never want to just document something if I can also make an interesting image! I figured swirly bokeh and swirly sparks would be a good match. Focus was challenging wide open but I managed to get a few keepers out of a couple dozen tries. The project came out great too, he got an A+.

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