For Sale - Sold: Pentax FA28-70mm/4 & Helios 58mm/2 (AUS)

ddhytz · 04-15-2009, 06:47 PM

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Helios 58/2 (AUS)

Asking Price
20

Item Description
SMC Pentax FA 1:4 28-70mm AL (made in Japan) in good condition. Glass is unmarked, clear and clean, Pentax front and rear caps.
Price: Sold.

Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm in good condition with original front cap. Glass is unmarked, clear & clean. A bit oil on aperture blades, but doesn't affect operation and picture quality.
Price: A$20 plus postage

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition
Used
Good

Item Location
Melbourne, Australia

Shipping Charge
not included

Shipping Services
Australia Post

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Other (Elaborate)

Additional Details
Australian buyers please pay via bank deposit or cash pick-up.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Last edited by ddhytz; 07-26-2009 at 10:50 PM.

**EsBee** · 04-15-2009, 07:17 PM

Sent a PM about the Pentax FA28-70/4.

cupic · 04-16-2009, 12:38 AM

Whats the difference between the Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm and the 44M-4 58mm f/2

cheers

elkarrde · 04-16-2009, 01:11 AM

Originally posted by cupic

Whats the difference between the Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm and the 44M-4 58mm f/2

optically, there is no difference, they are the same.

mechanically, 44-2 has pre-set aperture (two rings), while 44M variants have standard aperture (one ring), and possibly A/M switch (depends on variant).

ddhytz · 04-16-2009, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by cupic

Whats the difference between the Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm and the 44M-4 58mm f/2
...

Good question. My guess is that 44M-4 is a later version.

ddhytz · 05-08-2009, 05:06 AM

28-70mm sold.
new price for Helios.

ddhytz · 06-29-2009, 05:22 AM

well I took some test shots and was surprised by this Helios' picture quality. They are not as contrasty as that from a SMC Takumar, but hey you can't complain it at such a low price.

Last edited by ddhytz; 06-30-2009 at 04:05 AM.

ddhytz · 06-29-2009, 05:23 AM

a few more

deadwolfbones · 06-29-2009, 08:20 AM

Just a post in support of the Helios-44... one of my all-time favorites in any flavor.

ddhytz · 06-30-2009, 04:07 AM

Thanks, I may just keep it if nobody wants it.

xjjohnno · 07-06-2009, 04:29 AM

I can vouch for the Helios as well. You are a silly bugger for selling it. I see a serious jump in their pricing sooner then later.

edl · 07-06-2009, 03:14 PM

Honestly I prefer the 55/1.8 Tak over my Helios 58/2 at larger apertures, but when stopped down and not shooting into highlights the Helios performs really well. It's the best $20 lens I can think of, really...

Here's a shot from the weekend, I think I had it at F/4 or F/5.6, diffused natural light.

04-15-2009, 06:47 PM	#1
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602 Feedback Score: 24 (100%)	[SOLD] Pentax FA28-70mm/4 & Helios 58mm/2 (AUS) PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Helios 58/2 (AUS) Asking Price 20 Item Description SMC Pentax FA 1:4 28-70mm AL (made in Japan) in good condition. Glass is unmarked, clear and clean, Pentax front and rear caps. Price: Sold. Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm in good condition with original front cap. Glass is unmarked, clear & clean. A bit oil on aperture blades, but doesn't affect operation and picture quality. Price: A$20 plus postage Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition Used Good Item Location Melbourne, Australia Shipping Charge not included Shipping Services Australia Post Shipping Destinations Worldwide Accepted Payment Types PayPal Other (Elaborate) Additional Details Australian buyers please pay via bank deposit or cash pick-up. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by ddhytz; 07-26-2009 at 10:50 PM.

07-06-2009, 03:14 PM	#12
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457 Feedback Score: 11 (100%)	Honestly I prefer the 55/1.8 Tak over my Helios 58/2 at larger apertures, but when stopped down and not shooting into highlights the Helios performs really well. It's the best $20 lens I can think of, really... Here's a shot from the weekend, I think I had it at F/4 or F/5.6, diffused natural light. Last edited by edl; 07-07-2009 at 10:58 AM.

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elkarrde Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 387 Feedback Score: 21 (100%)	Originally posted by cupic Whats the difference between the Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm and the 44M-4 58mm f/2 optically, there is no difference, they are the same. mechanically, 44-2 has pre-set aperture (two rings), while 44M variants have standard aperture (one ring), and possibly A/M switch (depends on variant).

04-16-2009, 01:12 AM	#5
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602 Feedback Score: 24 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by cupic Whats the difference between the Zenit Helios-44-2 1:2/58mm and the 44M-4 58mm f/2 ... Good question. My guess is that 44M-4 is a later version.

05-08-2009, 05:06 AM	#6
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602 Feedback Score: 24 (100%) Original Poster	28-70mm sold. new price for Helios.

06-29-2009, 05:22 AM	#7
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602 Feedback Score: 24 (100%) Original Poster	well I took some test shots and was surprised by this Helios' picture quality. They are not as contrasty as that from a SMC Takumar, but hey you can't complain it at such a low price. Last edited by ddhytz; 06-30-2009 at 04:05 AM.

06-29-2009, 05:23 AM	#8
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602 Feedback Score: 24 (100%) Original Poster	a few more

06-29-2009, 08:20 AM	#9
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Feedback Score: 105 (100%)	Just a post in support of the Helios-44... one of my all-time favorites in any flavor.

06-30-2009, 04:07 AM	#10
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602 Feedback Score: 24 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks, I may just keep it if nobody wants it.

07-06-2009, 04:29 AM	#11
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,115 Feedback Score: 6 (100%)	I can vouch for the Helios as well. You are a silly bugger for selling it. I see a serious jump in their pricing sooner then later.

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For Sale - Sold: Pentax FA28-70mm/4 &amp; Helios 58mm/2 (AUS)

For Sale - Sold: Pentax FA28-70mm/4 & Helios 58mm/2 (AUS)