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

**pepperberry farm** · 12-11-2016, 05:26 AM - **3 Likes**

lots of baking going on yesterday:

**mattb123** · 12-11-2016, 11:37 PM - **2 Likes**

I got my eBay 44k-4 and it looks great. It's much newer looking than my 44-2.
I set up a shot to try to get some swirly background and while I succeeded in that, I think I need more lights.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-12-2016, 03:56 AM - **4 Likes**

nicely done, Matt!

RightOnTime · 12-12-2016, 09:55 AM - **4 Likes**

I usually just use the Helios as a fun walkaround that puts a smile on my face, but I decided to chance it and try using it for a photoshoot! Cut down a split prism focusing screen to fit my K5II to make damned sure I didn't miss too many shots...

Got really nice results in the end just using natural light, lens hood helped loads.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-13-2016, 04:13 AM

**bobbotron** · 12-13-2016, 08:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RightOnTime

I usually just use the Helios as a fun walkaround that puts a smile on my face, but I decided to chance it and try using it for a photoshoot! Cut down a split prism focusing screen to fit my K5II to make damned sure I didn't miss too many shots...
Got really nice results in the end just using natural light, lens hood helped loads.

Wow, these are great, nice work!

**pepperberry farm** · 12-13-2016, 07:19 PM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 12-14-2016, 08:56 PM - **2 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 12-16-2016, 02:05 PM

**pepperberry farm** · 12-18-2016, 04:12 AM

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**mattb123** · 12-21-2016, 07:54 AM - **3 Likes**

K-1 & Helios 44k-4

**pepperberry farm** · 12-21-2016, 06:32 PM - **2 Likes**

and it is still Bokehcember!

mikeSF · 12-23-2016, 12:16 PM

Wow, i was away and this thread came alive with holiday bokeh and other goodies!
Keep 'em coming, I will try to shoot a few too soon.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-23-2016, 05:50 PM - **2 Likes**

12-11-2016, 05:26 AM - 3 Likes	#406
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	K-3 with KMZ MC Helios-44K-4 lots of baking going on yesterday:

12-11-2016, 11:37 PM - 2 Likes	#407
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I got my eBay 44k-4 and it looks great. It's much newer looking than my 44-2. I set up a shot to try to get some swirly background and while I succeeded in that, I think I need more lights. Last edited by mattb123; 12-12-2016 at 07:41 AM.

12-12-2016, 03:56 AM - 4 Likes	#408
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	K-3 with KMZ MC Helios-44K-4 nicely done, Matt!

12-13-2016, 04:13 AM	#410
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12-13-2016, 07:19 PM - 1 Like	#412
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12-12-2016, 09:55 AM - 4 Likes	#409
RightOnTime New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 16	I usually just use the Helios as a fun walkaround that puts a smile on my face, but I decided to chance it and try using it for a photoshoot! Cut down a split prism focusing screen to fit my K5II to make damned sure I didn't miss too many shots... Got really nice results in the end just using natural light, lens hood helped loads.

12-13-2016, 08:38 AM - 1 Like	#411
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by RightOnTime I usually just use the Helios as a fun walkaround that puts a smile on my face, but I decided to chance it and try using it for a photoshoot! Cut down a split prism focusing screen to fit my K5II to make damned sure I didn't miss too many shots... Got really nice results in the end just using natural light, lens hood helped loads. Wow, these are great, nice work!

12-14-2016, 08:56 PM - 2 Likes	#413
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12-16-2016, 02:05 PM	#414
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12-18-2016, 04:12 AM	#415
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12-19-2016, 04:06 AM	#416
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12-21-2016, 07:54 AM - 3 Likes	#417
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	K-1 & Helios 44k-4

12-21-2016, 06:32 PM - 2 Likes	#418
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	K-3 with KMZ MC Helios-44K-4 and it is still Bokehcember!

12-23-2016, 12:16 PM	#419
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620 Original Poster	Wow, i was away and this thread came alive with holiday bokeh and other goodies! Keep 'em coming, I will try to shoot a few too soon.

12-23-2016, 05:50 PM - 2 Likes	#420
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