Originally posted by Full_Stop I don't know what would make that one go for so much unless it was the condition. I know the multi-coated ones generally go for more, but I just won a Super Tak 105mm for $47 a few days ago. I'm anxiously awaiting that, a Helios 44-2 and an M42 adapter.
I have the 105 S-Tak, but I'm not a fan of my copy at all. However, shots from the coated versions I've seen are just great. Might just be me.
My Helios 44-2, however, provided spectacular results from the one afternoon I shot with it. (And I only paid 15 bucks in mint condition!) I think it matches the S-Tak 50 1.4 in image quality, but the bokeh is really, really funky in a GOOD way.
You'll definitely have fun with that one.