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Igilligan · 08-24-2009, 10:48 PM

pm sent on shipping

geauxpez · 08-30-2009, 07:39 PM

Gus, did you get the 37-A? That thing was gone in a heartbeat when it hit the marketplace.

At any rate, I did some informal testing of my "new" Helios (44-2) last week in failing light. Most of my photos were slightly fuzzy, but it's probably mostly camera shake.

Here's the lone sharp one. Handheld at 1/8 second, SR was on. I like the bokeh.

jezza323 · 08-31-2009, 04:14 AM

got my 2nd russian from Voe today

the Mir1 37mm to go with my Helios 44-2

cant wait to test it out, thanks Voe

adriano210 · 08-31-2009, 03:47 PM

today i got helios 44m4 in pentax k mount, but i was duck's weather for all day long
i have to wait for sun

**Rense** · 09-01-2009, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Speaking of the Helios 44M 58/2...I took these at lunch today:

Wow, you must have had a windy afternoon after this lunch

**Rense** · 09-01-2009, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by adriano210

today i got helios 44m4 in pentax k mount, but i was duck's weather for all day long
i have to wait for sun

In Dublin? See you in 5 months or so....

grishazzz · 09-01-2009, 01:16 PM

Tair-11A 135mm/2.8

Mutation@F4

Igilligan · 09-01-2009, 01:23 PM

the pics on this page... they are so good.

I love the helios and tair, I need no others... 8^)

Nice work all

grishazzz · 09-02-2009, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by Igilligan

the pics on this page... they are so good.

I love the helios and tair, I need no others... 8^)

Nice work all

Thanks Igiligan!!!
I love this old metal monster, here is another one at F2.8:

Igilligan · 09-02-2009, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by grishazzz

Thanks Igiligan!!!
I love this old metal monster, here is another one at F2.8:

I love the Beast too... The OOF at 2.8 can be so nice

And it is sharp...

Even wide open

geauxpez · 09-02-2009, 10:06 AM

wow -- nice job with the Tair guys.

Lloydy · 09-05-2009, 11:21 AM - **1 Like**

My recent bargain Tair 300 on my K10, and mounted on a vintage Linhoff tripod.
Which to be honest isn't the most stable platform for this gargantuan load in a very strong wind.
It would have been better with the centre column down or on my Gitzo, whatever, this thing demands a good support.

This is the overview, the Tair is focused on the furnace towers in the distance.
The K10 has the standard focusing screen at the moment and I was relying on the focus indicator and my not so good vision.

This is the best picture I got, shot at f16 - 1/400s - ISO 200

Overview, I focused on the church clock.

Best shot ISO 200 - f22 - 1/250s

The Tair 300

I'm going to persevere with this lens as I think it's worth the effort.
Obviously it's not easy to use, needs a SOLID tripod and the camera needs a better focusing screen.
But for £45, along with two other lenses and a Zenit camera, It's worth the effort.

ivoire · 09-05-2009, 12:57 PM

Finally got the m-39 to m42 adapter ring for the jupiter9 and managed a couple of test shots with the kenko macro adapter attached at the f2 setting and last 2 at f8 with the raynox 150 attached

ivoire · 09-07-2009, 05:10 PM

Went to the Morton Arboretum and shot this with the Jupiter9 and Raynox 150. Very cool lens!

xjjohnno · 09-07-2009, 06:56 PM

Had a little play with my Jupiter 37A and I have to say it is a goodie with reds and pinky kinda colours.
[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/september2009/slides/PICT4807.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]
But it does seem to piss off the local cats.
[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/september2009/slides/PICT4903.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]

08-24-2009, 10:48 PM	#241
Igilligan Guest	Beautiful photos pm sent on shipping

09-01-2009, 01:23 PM	#248
Igilligan Guest	Oh man.... the pics on this page... they are so good. I love the helios and tair, I need no others... 8^) Nice work all

09-05-2009, 12:57 PM	#253
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Finally got the m-39 to m42 adapter ring for the jupiter9 and managed a couple of test shots with the kenko macro adapter attached at the f2 setting and last 2 at f8 with the raynox 150 attached Last edited by ivoire; 11-03-2010 at 08:43 PM.

09-07-2009, 05:10 PM	#254
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Went to the Morton Arboretum and shot this with the Jupiter9 and Raynox 150. Very cool lens! Last edited by ivoire; 11-03-2010 at 08:43 PM.

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08-30-2009, 07:39 PM	#242
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Gus, did you get the 37-A? That thing was gone in a heartbeat when it hit the marketplace. At any rate, I did some informal testing of my "new" Helios (44-2) last week in failing light. Most of my photos were slightly fuzzy, but it's probably mostly camera shake. Here's the lone sharp one. Handheld at 1/8 second, SR was on. I like the bokeh.

08-31-2009, 04:14 AM	#243
jezza323 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,421	got my 2nd russian from Voe today the Mir1 37mm to go with my Helios 44-2 cant wait to test it out, thanks Voe

08-31-2009, 03:47 PM	#244
adriano210 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 60	today i got helios 44m4 in pentax k mount, but i was duck's weather for all day long i have to wait for sun

09-01-2009, 06:13 AM	#245
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by stevebrot Speaking of the Helios 44M 58/2...I took these at lunch today: Wow, you must have had a windy afternoon after this lunch

09-01-2009, 06:17 AM	#246
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by adriano210 today i got helios 44m4 in pentax k mount, but i was duck's weather for all day long i have to wait for sun In Dublin? See you in 5 months or so....

09-01-2009, 01:16 PM	#247
grishazzz Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LA Posts: 80	Tair-11A 135mm/2.8 Mutation@F4

09-02-2009, 06:14 AM	#249
grishazzz Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LA Posts: 80	Originally posted by Igilligan the pics on this page... they are so good. I love the helios and tair, I need no others... 8^) Nice work all Thanks Igiligan!!! I love this old metal monster, here is another one at F2.8:

09-02-2009, 09:43 AM	#250
Igilligan Guest	Originally posted by grishazzz Thanks Igiligan!!! I love this old metal monster, here is another one at F2.8: I love the Beast too... The OOF at 2.8 can be so nice And it is sharp... Even wide open

09-02-2009, 10:06 AM	#251
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	wow -- nice job with the Tair guys.

09-05-2009, 11:21 AM - 1 Like	#252
Lloydy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 1,114	My recent bargain Tair 300 on my K10, and mounted on a vintage Linhoff tripod. Which to be honest isn't the most stable platform for this gargantuan load in a very strong wind. It would have been better with the centre column down or on my Gitzo, whatever, this thing demands a good support. This is the overview, the Tair is focused on the furnace towers in the distance. The K10 has the standard focusing screen at the moment and I was relying on the focus indicator and my not so good vision. This is the best picture I got, shot at f16 - 1/400s - ISO 200 Overview, I focused on the church clock. Best shot ISO 200 - f22 - 1/250s The Tair 300 I'm going to persevere with this lens as I think it's worth the effort. Obviously it's not easy to use, needs a SOLID tripod and the camera needs a better focusing screen. But for £45, along with two other lenses and a Zenit camera, It's worth the effort.

09-07-2009, 06:56 PM	#255
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Had a little play with my Jupiter 37A and I have to say it is a goodie with reds and pinky kinda colours. [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/september2009/slides/PICT4807.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT] But it does seem to piss off the local cats. [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/september2009/slides/PICT4903.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]