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utak · 08-22-2013, 03:27 AM - **1 Like**

I think this image captures virtually everything that is possible to capture with a 44-2. Internal oily lens flare, external lens flare, swirls, soft edges, pastel and watery like bokeh, post processing excess etc. etc. Edit...as in post above...must try to avoid these excesses in future!

Last edited by utak; 08-27-2013 at 04:09 AM.

Noskovus · 08-22-2013, 12:23 PM - **1 Like**

Here are some shots from my lenses. The photos are in the following order.

Helios 44M-7
Industar 50-2
Helios 44M-4
Jupiter 37A

I generally shoot at 100 ISO unless I absolutely have to do otherwise, so it's pretty safe to assume these are at 100 ISO.

I think all except the 44M-4 shot were at f5.6. The 44M-4 shot is probably either f2 or f8.

Shutter speeds vary based on the ISO and f-stop and lighting.

All have been cropped differently to achieve the desired photo, but they should help display some of the abilities of the lenses. I don't think I did much back end processing on these, so they can be taken as nearly 'raw'. Perhaps some contrast/brightness adjustments and/or sharpness enhancing.

vladimiroltean · 08-22-2013, 04:08 PM

One tiny little picture taken with the Industar 61 L/Z, notice the starry bokeh:

stevebrot · 08-22-2013, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by kcobain1992

One tiny little picture taken with the Industar 61 L/Z, notice the starry bokeh:

Love the interesting iris silhouette from so many of the FSU lenses.

Steve

Jean Poitiers · 08-22-2013, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by kcobain1992

One tiny little picture taken with the Industar 61 L/Z, notice the starry bokeh:

That's quite nice ... thanks, J

dude163 · 08-23-2013, 06:31 AM - **1 Like**

1993 helios 44m6 on my K-X and 3 extension tubes

Jean Poitiers · 08-25-2013, 07:13 AM

Doing inventory and documentation of my small collection ... need to put a roll of B&W in one of these Zenits and go for it ... maybe the Fotosnaiper ? J

Attached Images

Jean Poitiers · 08-25-2013, 11:10 AM - **1 Like**

More gratuitous Soviet p0rn ... after this, I will quit, promise ... that is posting p0rn; the collection goes on ... next stop, Jupiter(s),

J

**Billy Joe** · 08-25-2013, 08:21 PM - **1 Like**

Soviet Limiteds....

xjjohnno · 09-01-2013, 12:22 AM

A couple of pics from the Volna 50mm f2.8 @ f8.

**Pepe Guitarra** · 09-01-2013, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by Noskovus

Here are some shots from my lenses. The photos are in the following order.

Helios 44M-7
Industar 50-2
Helios 44M-4
Jupiter 37A

I generally shoot at 100 ISO unless I absolutely have to do otherwise, so it's pretty safe to assume these are at 100 ISO.

I think all except the 44M-4 shot were at f5.6. The 44M-4 shot is probably either f2 or f8.

Shutter speeds vary based on the ISO and f-stop and lighting.

All have been cropped differently to achieve the desired photo, but they should help display some of the abilities of the lenses. I don't think I did much back end processing on these, so they can be taken as nearly 'raw'. Perhaps some contrast/brightness adjustments and/or sharpness enhancing.

Nice shots, the last two are my favs, especially the last one. I have that Jupiter and am very happy with it.

shiner · 09-02-2013, 05:45 PM

Helios 44K-4 and #3 tube:

dcBear78 · 09-05-2013, 06:18 AM

Any good macro lenses I could keep an eye out for? I don't have one in my kit at the moment (DA35, DA18-135, FA77, 44M-6 and Sigma 10-20). I don't really have a great desire to do a lot of macro work, but sure would like to have one in my collection for when I do.

**Pepe Guitarra** · 09-05-2013, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by dcBear78

Any good macro lenses I could keep an eye out for? I don't have one in my kit at the moment (DA35, DA18-135, FA77, 44M-6 and Sigma 10-20). I don't really have a great desire to do a lot of macro work, but sure would like to have one in my collection for when I do.

Vivitar 105/2.5 macro is great
Macro Takumar 50/4 - 1:1 is super
Macro Takumar 50/4 - 1:2 is also super
Tamron AF 90/2.8 one of the best
Sears 55/2.8 Macro - 1:2 One of the best

Your pick. I have them all.

scratchpaddy · 09-05-2013, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by dcBear78

Any good macro lenses I could keep an eye out for? I don't have one in my kit at the moment (DA35, DA18-135, FA77, 44M-6 and Sigma 10-20). I don't really have a great desire to do a lot of macro work, but sure would like to have one in my collection for when I do.

I don't think the Soviets ever made one, if that's what you're asking, but Pepe has some good suggestions otherwise. You can always use an extension tube like shiner did, too.

Here's some more with my Helios hand grenade, the 40...

08-22-2013, 12:23 PM - 1 Like	#1952
Noskovus Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 48	Here are some shots from my lenses. The photos are in the following order. Helios 44M-7 Industar 50-2 Helios 44M-4 Jupiter 37A I generally shoot at 100 ISO unless I absolutely have to do otherwise, so it's pretty safe to assume these are at 100 ISO. I think all except the 44M-4 shot were at f5.6. The 44M-4 shot is probably either f2 or f8. Shutter speeds vary based on the ISO and f-stop and lighting. All have been cropped differently to achieve the desired photo, but they should help display some of the abilities of the lenses. I don't think I did much back end processing on these, so they can be taken as nearly 'raw'. Perhaps some contrast/brightness adjustments and/or sharpness enhancing. Attached Images Last edited by Noskovus; 02-27-2014 at 04:04 PM.

09-05-2013, 01:07 PM	#1965
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Originally posted by dcBear78 Any good macro lenses I could keep an eye out for? I don't have one in my kit at the moment (DA35, DA18-135, FA77, 44M-6 and Sigma 10-20). I don't really have a great desire to do a lot of macro work, but sure would like to have one in my collection for when I do. I don't think the Soviets ever made one, if that's what you're asking, but Pepe has some good suggestions otherwise. You can always use an extension tube like shiner did, too. Here's some more with my Helios hand grenade, the 40... Last edited by scratchpaddy; 09-05-2013 at 01:14 PM.

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08-22-2013, 03:27 AM - 1 Like	#1951
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	I think this image captures virtually everything that is possible to capture with a 44-2. Internal oily lens flare, external lens flare, swirls, soft edges, pastel and watery like bokeh, post processing excess etc. etc. Edit...as in post above...must try to avoid these excesses in future! Last edited by utak; 08-27-2013 at 04:09 AM.

08-22-2013, 04:08 PM	#1953
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	One tiny little picture taken with the Industar 61 L/Z, notice the starry bokeh:

08-22-2013, 09:20 PM	#1954
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by kcobain1992 One tiny little picture taken with the Industar 61 L/Z, notice the starry bokeh: Love the interesting iris silhouette from so many of the FSU lenses. Steve

08-22-2013, 11:13 PM	#1955
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by kcobain1992 One tiny little picture taken with the Industar 61 L/Z, notice the starry bokeh: That's quite nice ... thanks, J

08-23-2013, 06:31 AM - 1 Like	#1956
dude163 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 824	1993 helios 44m6 on my K-X and 3 extension tubes

08-25-2013, 07:13 AM	#1957
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Doing inventory and documentation of my small collection ... need to put a roll of B&W in one of these Zenits and go for it ... maybe the Fotosnaiper ? J Attached Images

08-25-2013, 11:10 AM - 1 Like	#1958
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	More gratuitous Soviet p0rn ... after this, I will quit, promise ... that is posting p0rn; the collection goes on ... next stop, Jupiter(s), J

08-25-2013, 08:21 PM - 1 Like	#1959
Billy Joe Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 374	Soviet Limiteds....

09-01-2013, 12:22 AM	#1960
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	A couple of pics from the Volna 50mm f2.8 @ f8.

09-01-2013, 07:29 AM	#1961
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Originally posted by Noskovus Here are some shots from my lenses. The photos are in the following order. Helios 44M-7 Industar 50-2 Helios 44M-4 Jupiter 37A I generally shoot at 100 ISO unless I absolutely have to do otherwise, so it's pretty safe to assume these are at 100 ISO. I think all except the 44M-4 shot were at f5.6. The 44M-4 shot is probably either f2 or f8. Shutter speeds vary based on the ISO and f-stop and lighting. All have been cropped differently to achieve the desired photo, but they should help display some of the abilities of the lenses. I don't think I did much back end processing on these, so they can be taken as nearly 'raw'. Perhaps some contrast/brightness adjustments and/or sharpness enhancing. Nice shots, the last two are my favs, especially the last one. I have that Jupiter and am very happy with it.

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09-02-2013, 05:45 PM	#1962
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Helios 44K-4 and #3 tube:

09-05-2013, 06:18 AM	#1963
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	Any good macro lenses I could keep an eye out for? I don't have one in my kit at the moment (DA35, DA18-135, FA77, 44M-6 and Sigma 10-20). I don't really have a great desire to do a lot of macro work, but sure would like to have one in my collection for when I do.

09-05-2013, 12:50 PM	#1964
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Originally posted by dcBear78 Any good macro lenses I could keep an eye out for? I don't have one in my kit at the moment (DA35, DA18-135, FA77, 44M-6 and Sigma 10-20). I don't really have a great desire to do a lot of macro work, but sure would like to have one in my collection for when I do. Vivitar 105/2.5 macro is great Macro Takumar 50/4 - 1:1 is super Macro Takumar 50/4 - 1:2 is also super Tamron AF 90/2.8 one of the best Sears 55/2.8 Macro - 1:2 One of the best Your pick. I have them all.