Thematic 58mm Lens

edom31 · 09-08-2018, 07:28 PM - **2 Likes**

I just borrowed (now with the intention to keep) a nice Zenit helios 58/2 (44M-4). It has sticky blades, so very manual to use (I have to actually remove the lens and move the lever to position the f stop)... still worth it! It was borrowed as my friend wanted me to check it out to see if it was fixable - however, I cannot get into the blades, as it seems the element groups are glued to the base!

Enough of that... hope there is some interest in a 58mm group (I searched the forum but did not see one)... anyways, to the photos!

58/2 Helios 44M-4

**pepperberry farm** · 09-08-2018, 07:49 PM - **2 Likes**

I love my Helios - this is the 44K-4 version

hcc · 09-09-2018, 12:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Another 58mm is the Voigtlander Nokton 58,, f1.4. I love mine and I wrote short story:

FA31mm f1.8 vs VL Nokton 58mm f1.4 - PentaxForums.com

An outstanding lens IMHO and a true 58mm

.

**jeffdrew** · 09-09-2018, 06:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by hcc

Another 58mm is the Voigtlander Nokton 58,, f1.4. I love mine and I wrote short story:

FA31mm f1.8 vs VL Nokton 58mm f1.4 - PentaxForums.com

An outstanding lens IMHO and a true 58mm

.

Dittoes on the Nokton 58mm for K-mount! Mine is always at-hand for film & digital. Excellent build & optics! Reminds me of older Topcons. ��

**pepperberry farm** · 09-09-2018, 06:49 AM - **2 Likes**

there is a Helios 44 thread over in the Lens forum:

Lovin' on the Helios 44 (58mm f/2) - PentaxForums.com

edom31 · 09-09-2018, 08:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

there is a Helios 44 thread over in the Lens forum:

Lovin' on the Helios 44 (58mm f/2) - PentaxForums.com

Thanks for the heads up - should've looked for it by name rather than focal range.

Oh well - there might be other 58mm out there after all:

Originally posted by hcc

Another 58mm is the Voigtlander Nokton 58,, f1.4. I love mine and I wrote short story:

FA31mm f1.8 vs VL Nokton 58mm f1.4 - PentaxForums.com

An outstanding lens IMHO and a true 58mm .

Originally posted by jeffdrew

Nokton 58mm for K-mount!

stevebrot · 09-09-2018, 10:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by edom31

Thanks for the heads up - should've looked for it by name rather than focal range.

Oh well - there might be other 58mm out there after all:

Yep...58mm in K-mount or M42 is pretty rare. I know of only four right off the top of my head: Helios 44 variants, CZJ Biotar, Voigtlander SL-II, and the limited edition (Cosina) Topcor in M42.

Steve

**.a.t.** · 09-09-2018, 02:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by edom31

. . .
Oh well - there might be other 58mm out there after all:

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yep...58mm in K-mount or M42 is pretty rare. . .

Look on the bright side, guys. It'll be an exclusive club.

Besides, there are 58s for other mounts, too. And this thread has prompted me to use my Minolta 58mm again.

I use this lens on my Olympus m4/3 and Canon DSLR cameras. As expected, it gets plenty sharp when stopped down. But I prefer the dreamy look at f/1.4:

edom31 · 09-09-2018, 06:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by .a.t.

I use this lens on my Olympus m4/3 and Canon DSLR cameras. As expected, it gets plenty sharp when stopped down. But I prefer the dreamy look at f/1.4:

Cheers - that is a beautiful result at 1.4! That second shot, you can't mimic that on PS pp...

Cool looking glass, and nicely coated it seems!

**.a.t.** · 09-09-2018, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by edom31

Cheers - that is a beautiful result at 1.4! That second shot, you can't mimic that on PS pp...

Cool looking glass, and nicely coated it seems!

Thanks! I haven't used my Minolta very much yet, but it's solidly built and I like the results.

edom31 · 09-13-2018, 10:08 AM - **1 Like**

I spent about one week with a copy of this gem... It changed my mind set of the 58mm focal lenght; I'm honestly really enjoying a 58mm on Cropped Sensor! Unfortunately it was a loaner and will go back to its owner... We'll meet again!

Here are some (more) shots:

**.a.t.** · 09-13-2018, 09:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

I spent about one week with a copy of this gem... It changed my mind set of the 58mm focal lenght; I'm honestly really enjoying a 58mm on Cropped Sensor! Unfortunately it was a loaner and will go back to its owner... We'll meet again!

Here are some (more) shots:

Nice captures. I like the big city flavor.

Having lived in smaller communities my whole life, NYC would be as alien to me as Mars!
Thanks for the visit. And now hurry up and go buy your own Helios 44!

timb64 · 09-14-2018, 05:24 AM

Some nice images here but should this thread be merged with this?

Lovin' on the Helios 44 (58mm f/2) - PentaxForums.com

edom31 · 09-14-2018, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by .a.t.

Nice captures. I like the big city flavor.

Having lived in smaller communities my whole life, NYC would be as alien to me as Mars!
Thanks for the visit. And now hurry up and go buy your own Helios 44!

Thank you - One of the good thing about the big city life that you get interesting shot at every corner. And yes, I'm looking into getting myself a Helios!

---------- Post added 09-14-18 at 11:23 AM ----------

Originally posted by timb64

Some nice images here but should this thread be merged with this?

Thanks!

Yep, basically when I opened the thread I was unaware of the Helios thread... not many 58mm lenses to go around for their own thread/club, but hey. If the Admins want to close it, I'm OK with it, I'd understand. (I did X-post on the Helios thread

)

**pepperberry farm** · 09-18-2018, 02:58 AM

Helios 44K-4

09-08-2018, 07:28 PM - 2 Likes	#1
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	58mm Lens I just borrowed (now with the intention to keep) a nice Zenit helios 58/2 (44M-4). It has sticky blades, so very manual to use (I have to actually remove the lens and move the lever to position the f stop)... still worth it! It was borrowed as my friend wanted me to check it out to see if it was fixable - however, I cannot get into the blades, as it seems the element groups are glued to the base! Enough of that... hope there is some interest in a 58mm group (I searched the forum but did not see one)... anyways, to the photos! 58/2 Helios 44M-4

09-13-2018, 10:08 AM - 1 Like	#11
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349 Original Poster	My week with a 58mm is over... I spent about one week with a copy of this gem... It changed my mind set of the 58mm focal lenght; I'm honestly really enjoying a 58mm on Cropped Sensor! Unfortunately it was a loaner and will go back to its owner... We'll meet again! Here are some (more) shots:

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09-08-2018, 07:49 PM - 2 Likes	#2
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	I love my Helios - this is the 44K-4 version

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hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	Another 58mm is the Voigtlander Nokton 58,, f1.4. I love mine and I wrote short story: FA31mm f1.8 vs VL Nokton 58mm f1.4 - PentaxForums.com An outstanding lens IMHO and a true 58mm .

09-09-2018, 06:27 AM - 1 Like	#4
jeffdrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 102	Originally posted by hcc Another 58mm is the Voigtlander Nokton 58,, f1.4. I love mine and I wrote short story: FA31mm f1.8 vs VL Nokton 58mm f1.4 - PentaxForums.com An outstanding lens IMHO and a true 58mm . Dittoes on the Nokton 58mm for K-mount! Mine is always at-hand for film & digital. Excellent build & optics! Reminds me of older Topcons. ��

09-09-2018, 06:49 AM - 2 Likes	#5
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	there is a Helios 44 thread over in the Lens forum: Lovin' on the Helios 44 (58mm f/2) - PentaxForums.com

09-09-2018, 08:00 AM - 1 Like	#6
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm there is a Helios 44 thread over in the Lens forum: Lovin' on the Helios 44 (58mm f/2) - PentaxForums.com Thanks for the heads up - should've looked for it by name rather than focal range. Oh well - there might be other 58mm out there after all: Originally posted by hcc Another 58mm is the Voigtlander Nokton 58,, f1.4. I love mine and I wrote short story: FA31mm f1.8 vs VL Nokton 58mm f1.4 - PentaxForums.com An outstanding lens IMHO and a true 58mm . Originally posted by jeffdrew Nokton 58mm for K-mount!

09-09-2018, 10:38 AM - 2 Likes	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by edom31 Thanks for the heads up - should've looked for it by name rather than focal range. Oh well - there might be other 58mm out there after all: Yep...58mm in K-mount or M42 is pretty rare. I know of only four right off the top of my head: Helios 44 variants, CZJ Biotar, Voigtlander SL-II, and the limited edition (Cosina) Topcor in M42. Steve

09-09-2018, 02:02 PM - 2 Likes	#8
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by edom31 . . . Oh well - there might be other 58mm out there after all: Originally posted by stevebrot Yep...58mm in K-mount or M42 is pretty rare. . . Look on the bright side, guys. It'll be an exclusive club. Besides, there are 58s for other mounts, too. And this thread has prompted me to use my Minolta 58mm again. I use this lens on my Olympus m4/3 and Canon DSLR cameras. As expected, it gets plenty sharp when stopped down. But I prefer the dreamy look at f/1.4:

09-09-2018, 06:29 PM - 1 Like	#9
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349 Original Poster	Originally posted by .a.t. I use this lens on my Olympus m4/3 and Canon DSLR cameras. As expected, it gets plenty sharp when stopped down. But I prefer the dreamy look at f/1.4: Cheers - that is a beautiful result at 1.4! That second shot, you can't mimic that on PS pp... Cool looking glass, and nicely coated it seems!

09-09-2018, 08:48 PM	#10
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by edom31 Cheers - that is a beautiful result at 1.4! That second shot, you can't mimic that on PS pp... Cool looking glass, and nicely coated it seems! Thanks! I haven't used my Minolta very much yet, but it's solidly built and I like the results.

09-13-2018, 09:39 PM - 1 Like	#12
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by edom31 I spent about one week with a copy of this gem... It changed my mind set of the 58mm focal lenght; I'm honestly really enjoying a 58mm on Cropped Sensor! Unfortunately it was a loaner and will go back to its owner... We'll meet again! Here are some (more) shots: Nice captures. I like the big city flavor. Having lived in smaller communities my whole life, NYC would be as alien to me as Mars! Thanks for the visit. And now hurry up and go buy your own Helios 44!

09-14-2018, 05:24 AM	#13
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Some nice images here but should this thread be merged with this? Lovin' on the Helios 44 (58mm f/2) - PentaxForums.com

09-14-2018, 08:21 AM	#14
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349 Original Poster	Originally posted by .a.t. Nice captures. I like the big city flavor. Having lived in smaller communities my whole life, NYC would be as alien to me as Mars! Thanks for the visit. And now hurry up and go buy your own Helios 44! Thank you - One of the good thing about the big city life that you get interesting shot at every corner. And yes, I'm looking into getting myself a Helios! ---------- Post added 09-14-18 at 11:23 AM ---------- Originally posted by timb64 Some nice images here but should this thread be merged with this? Thanks! Yep, basically when I opened the thread I was unaware of the Helios thread... not many 58mm lenses to go around for their own thread/club, but hey. If the Admins want to close it, I'm OK with it, I'd understand. (I did X-post on the Helios thread )

09-18-2018, 02:58 AM	#15
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Helios 44K-4