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Eric_the_fish · 12-07-2011, 10:35 AM

Hi!
I just bought a Helios 44m for my K-r. I was wondering if the pin that is sticking out can cause any harm to the mirror? It does stick out quit a bit, so I'm concerned. Does anyone have prior experience with this lens?

eddie1960 · 12-07-2011, 10:52 AM

lot's of people here use the heios 44. As long as your copy is M42 and you have the M42 adapter.
see the soviet lens club
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/lens-clubs/31430-soviet-lenses-club.html

aurele · 12-07-2011, 10:55 AM

BTW, m42 adpater can be bought on Pentax webstore, B&H, adorama, etc ... for around $20 AFAIK.

vonBaloney · 12-07-2011, 10:56 AM

Unless it is not an m42 screw-mount, that pin sticks out the same as on every one of the gazillion m42 lenses in the world (including all old Pentax Takumars), and you can use (almost) any one of them with an adapter. On the Helios, it is likely you'll have to glue down the pin (or otherwise get it to stay down) as it probably doesn't have an auto-man switch (did any of them?) and so the aperture will always stay wide-open otherwise.

Eric_the_fish · 12-07-2011, 10:57 AM

Thanks! I do have an adapter. the one that allows focus to infinity. I can try it now. Thank you

Eric_the_fish · 12-07-2011, 11:00 AM

It is a 44m with an AF-MF switch.

Adam · 12-07-2011, 11:08 AM

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vonBaloney · 12-07-2011, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by Eric_the_fish

It is a 44m with an AF-MF switch.

Then great --you're in business! (My 44M doesn't have a switch -- had to glue the pin down.)

pezmaker · 12-07-2011, 11:15 AM

My 44-2 is a "preset" - no pin, no switch. one ring to set the aperture, one ring to slide between wide open and the setting of the other ring. I don't have much M42 experience, but I have to think the preset is the easiest, most convenient to use. Sounds like the 44-2 came in preset, auto, auto/man, and rarely K mount.

**boriscleto** · 12-07-2011, 12:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pezmaker

My 44-2 is a "preset" - no pin, no switch. one ring to set the aperture, one ring to slide between wide open and the setting of the other ring. I don't have much M42 experience, but I have to think the preset is the easiest, most convenient to use. Sounds like the 44-2 came in preset, auto, auto/man, and rarely K mount.

The 44-2 was M42 preset with single coating, 8 iris blades.

The 44-3 was M42 preset with multi coating, 8 iris blades.

The 44M was M42 auto/manual with single coating, 8 iris blades.

The 44M-4 was M42 auto with single or multi coating, 6 iris blades.

The 44M-5 and up are M42 auto with multi coating, 6 iris blades.

The 44K-4 is the KM version.

Eric_the_fish · 12-08-2011, 02:08 AM

Thanks for the help everybody! The lens is great. It can use Av, so its even "half" automatic. It makes beautiful pictures, even inside. As soon as I can get some decent pictures (that are not in my office

) I'll post them.

p.s: The mirror did get stuck once, and I had to take the battery out to fix it. I have read it happened to others as well. I hope this doesn't damage the body in any way

Eric_the_fish · 12-08-2011, 03:02 AM

Oh, and it lets me know when the subject is in focus.

12-07-2011, 10:35 AM	#1
Eric_the_fish New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 16	Can I use a Helios 44m on K-r? Hi! I just bought a Helios 44m for my K-r. I was wondering if the pin that is sticking out can cause any harm to the mirror? It does stick out quit a bit, so I'm concerned. Does anyone have prior experience with this lens?

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12-07-2011, 10:52 AM	#2
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	lot's of people here use the heios 44. As long as your copy is M42 and you have the M42 adapter. see the soviet lens club https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/lens-clubs/31430-soviet-lenses-club.html

12-07-2011, 10:55 AM	#3
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	BTW, m42 adpater can be bought on Pentax webstore, B&H, adorama, etc ... for around $20 AFAIK.

12-07-2011, 10:56 AM	#4
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Unless it is not an m42 screw-mount, that pin sticks out the same as on every one of the gazillion m42 lenses in the world (including all old Pentax Takumars), and you can use (almost) any one of them with an adapter. On the Helios, it is likely you'll have to glue down the pin (or otherwise get it to stay down) as it probably doesn't have an auto-man switch (did any of them?) and so the aperture will always stay wide-open otherwise.

12-07-2011, 10:57 AM	#5
Eric_the_fish New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Thanks! I do have an adapter. the one that allows focus to infinity. I can try it now. Thank you

12-07-2011, 11:00 AM	#6
Eric_the_fish New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 16 Original Poster	It is a 44m with an AF-MF switch.

12-07-2011, 11:08 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	KMZ Helios 44-2 58mm F/2 Lens Reviews - Russian and Zenitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

12-07-2011, 11:13 AM	#8
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by Eric_the_fish It is a 44m with an AF-MF switch. Then great --you're in business! (My 44M doesn't have a switch -- had to glue the pin down.)

12-07-2011, 11:15 AM	#9
pezmaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 276	My 44-2 is a "preset" - no pin, no switch. one ring to set the aperture, one ring to slide between wide open and the setting of the other ring. I don't have much M42 experience, but I have to think the preset is the easiest, most convenient to use. Sounds like the 44-2 came in preset, auto, auto/man, and rarely K mount.

12-07-2011, 12:05 PM - 1 Like	#10
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by pezmaker My 44-2 is a "preset" - no pin, no switch. one ring to set the aperture, one ring to slide between wide open and the setting of the other ring. I don't have much M42 experience, but I have to think the preset is the easiest, most convenient to use. Sounds like the 44-2 came in preset, auto, auto/man, and rarely K mount. The 44-2 was M42 preset with single coating, 8 iris blades. The 44-3 was M42 preset with multi coating, 8 iris blades. The 44M was M42 auto/manual with single coating, 8 iris blades. The 44M-4 was M42 auto with single or multi coating, 6 iris blades. The 44M-5 and up are M42 auto with multi coating, 6 iris blades. The 44K-4 is the KM version.

12-08-2011, 02:08 AM	#11
Eric_the_fish New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Thanks for the help everybody! The lens is great. It can use Av, so its even "half" automatic. It makes beautiful pictures, even inside. As soon as I can get some decent pictures (that are not in my office ) I'll post them. p.s: The mirror did get stuck once, and I had to take the battery out to fix it. I have read it happened to others as well. I hope this doesn't damage the body in any way

12-08-2011, 03:02 AM	#12
Eric_the_fish New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Oh, and it lets me know when the subject is in focus.

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