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gifthorse · 06-01-2023, 03:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Reno, Nevada. 7 portrait frames stitched in Lightroom

Helios 44-2 on a K5ii

gifthorse · 06-03-2023, 02:42 PM - **1 Like**

Helios 44-2 on a K5ii

**thatcameraguy** · 06-06-2023, 03:11 AM - **1 Like**

Shot with the wonderfull (early M39)) Helios-44 at f2 on a Z6 I've used the original Zeiss biotar 58 as well and have to say i like the Helios better.

**thatcameraguy** · 06-08-2023, 05:52 AM - **2 Likes**

My M37 to M42 adaptor ring just arrived, time to put the takumar 58 2.4 on the Z6 here's my first attempt:

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gifthorse · 06-09-2023, 08:40 PM - **1 Like**

Helios 44-2

It's not just for bokeh anymore.

gifthorse · 06-15-2023, 03:20 PM - **4 Likes**

Helios 44-2 on a K5ii

gifthorse · 06-18-2023, 09:31 AM - **5 Likes**

Helios 44-2 on a K5ii

gifthorse · 06-25-2023, 03:34 PM - **4 Likes**

Helios 44-2 on a K5ii

gifthorse · 07-07-2023, 07:12 PM - **1 Like**

Helios 44-2 on a K5ii

**cg57** · 07-15-2023, 06:16 PM - **1 Like**

So, I've wanted to get a 58 mm lens for a long time and I finally picked one up, a Helios 44M f/2, from the PF Buy/Sell MarketPlace. It should be arriving in about week and I can hardly wait to start shooting with it. I've cruised the photos posted here and I really the results of a 58mm. Thanks for keeping this forum going.

gifthorse · 07-16-2023, 03:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by cg57

So, I've wanted to get a 58 mm lens for a long time and I finally picked one up, a Helios 44M f/2, from the PF Buy/Sell MarketPlace. It should be arriving in about week and I can hardly wait to start shooting with it. I've cruised the photos posted here and I really the results of a 58mm. Thanks for keeping this forum going.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the Helios. It's noted for its bokeh but I find it to be a useful general lens.

**cg57** · 07-16-2023, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by gifthorse

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the Helios. It's noted for its bokeh but I find it to be a useful general lens.

Yes I can see it's versatile. It's a unique length and I would like to use it for some street photography with it wide open.

gifthorse · 07-16-2023, 09:37 PM - **1 Like**

Helios 44-2 on a K5ii

**pepperberry farm** · 07-18-2023, 03:10 AM

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f1.9

**pepperberry farm** · 07-18-2023, 03:12 AM - **3 Likes**

sunrise under the willow

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f1.9

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cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,134	So, I've wanted to get a 58 mm lens for a long time and I finally picked one up, a Helios 44M f/2, from the PF Buy/Sell MarketPlace. It should be arriving in about week and I can hardly wait to start shooting with it. I've cruised the photos posted here and I really the results of a 58mm. Thanks for keeping this forum going.

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gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,949	Originally posted by cg57 So, I've wanted to get a 58 mm lens for a long time and I finally picked one up, a Helios 44M f/2, from the PF Buy/Sell MarketPlace. It should be arriving in about week and I can hardly wait to start shooting with it. I've cruised the photos posted here and I really the results of a 58mm. Thanks for keeping this forum going. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the Helios. It's noted for its bokeh but I find it to be a useful general lens.

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