Soviet lenses club

afraidofmymind · 09-15-2009, 12:17 PM - **1 Like**

The Helios 40-2 is my favourite lens. I try to carry it with me all the time, and I would, if it would not be so heavy!

Zorki 4k with Jupiter 12 (35mm f2.8). Kodak T-Max 400@800
Flare is really bad, but it's very sharp

Zorki 4k with Jupiter 8 (50mm f2). Kodak T-Max 400@800

Pentax K10D with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5:

Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f8. Ilford FP4

Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5. Portra 160NC. No unsharp mask.

Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f2. Ilford FP4

Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f1.5. Portra 160NC

Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f2. Ilford FP4

geauxpez · 09-15-2009, 04:38 PM

Nice shots -- I'm impressed with the 40-2.

xjjohnno · 10-03-2009, 12:43 AM

I suppose the Tair 300 A might be worthy of mention and a couple of samples shown off.
[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT6887.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]
[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT6906.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]
[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT6840.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]

geauxpez · 10-03-2009, 08:47 AM

Wow -- that first shot is stunning.

xjjohnno · 10-08-2009, 02:17 AM

Thanks for the compliment Geauxpez.
An now for anothor sample of the technology of the workers from the United Soviet Socialiist Republic for my comrades. Let me present the MIR 1B 37mm f2.8.
[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT7130.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]
[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT7132.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]
[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT7137.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]

Photong · 10-08-2009, 02:36 AM

My little angel with Helios-44-2 wide open on K-7 (sporting a K3 focusing screen from focusingscreen.com).

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 10-08-2009, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by afraidofmymind

The Helios 40-2 is my favourite lens. I try to carry it with me all the time, and I would, if it would not be so heavy!

Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f1.5. Portra 160NC

Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f2. Ilford FP4

Very nice portraits!

afraidofmymind · 10-08-2009, 06:20 AM

Thank you!

Voe · 10-08-2009, 03:28 PM

Lovely colors with the Mir-1B I have the silver Mir-1. And I some much love it for its rendering and character that I call it a Russian Limited.

About six months ago I sold it together with some other lenses in order to fund the FA 43mm Limited. But then I bought one again because I just missed it so much.

One of the limitation of the Mir-1 and Mir-1B is that it can only focus down to 0.7m which is not enough for bokeh shots. The one I have now was likely modified for a better minimum focus distance while still keep the focus to infinity intact.

xjjohnno · 10-08-2009, 03:54 PM

Voe, I remember when you were selling the MIR and PhotoSnaiper. I'll have to thank you for starting this thread as I've gotten a dose of the Russians lens bug and not own quite a few old Soviet lenses.

wowtip · 10-09-2009, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by Photong

My little angel with Helios-44-2 wide open on K-7 (sporting a K3 focusing screen from focusingscreen.com).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3991931265_25fba5a0fe.jpg

Great shot, and I also bought it for the kids.

The K3 screen, did it focus exactly where it should from scratch, or did you need adjustments?

WheresWaldo · 10-15-2009, 02:01 PM

Wandered into this thread and decided to make a leap of faith.

Although I am already in the Russian lens club with a Zenitar 16mm FE, I decided to join the Helios and M42 clubs simultaneously with a purchase of a Helios 44M-6 MC using the eBay bucks I had amassed last quarter.

I sure hope it gets here before fall is over!

stevebrot · 10-15-2009, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by WheresWaldo

Wandered into this thread and decided to make a leap of faith.

Although I am already in the Russian lens club with a Zenitar 16mm FE, I decided to join the Helios and M42 clubs simultaneously with a purchase of a Helios 44M-6 MC using the eBay bucks I had amassed last quarter.

I sure hope it gets here before fall is over!

I am looking forward to reading your impressions of the Helios 44M-6 MC. I have the 44M (eight-blade, non-MC) and really like it.

Steve

Igilligan · 10-15-2009, 06:24 PM

Wow it does not get much better than that IMHO...

Someday the 40-2 will be mine!

Igilligan · 10-15-2009, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by Photong

My little angel with Helios-44-2 wide open on K-7 (sporting a K3 focusing screen from focusingscreen.com).

Wow you are doing great with that Helios...

You have the K7, have you used Live View and zoomed in with the wheel for focus?
I do it on my K20, but at the roadshow I tried it on the K7 and the digital zoom-in feature was so good that I could nail focus even in a low light hotel room... Just wondered if you have tried it.

10-08-2009, 03:28 PM	#264
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 719 Original Poster	Lovely colors with the Mir-1B I have the silver Mir-1. And I some much love it for its rendering and character that I call it a Russian Limited. About six months ago I sold it together with some other lenses in order to fund the FA 43mm Limited. But then I bought one again because I just missed it so much. One of the limitation of the Mir-1 and Mir-1B is that it can only focus down to 0.7m which is not enough for bokeh shots. The one I have now was likely modified for a better minimum focus distance while still keep the focus to infinity intact. Last edited by Voe; 10-08-2009 at 03:35 PM.

10-15-2009, 06:24 PM	#269
Igilligan Guest	Afraid of my Mind... Wow it does not get much better than that IMHO... Someday the 40-2 will be mine!

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09-15-2009, 12:17 PM - 1 Like	#256
afraidofmymind New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 6	The Helios 40-2 is my favourite lens. I try to carry it with me all the time, and I would, if it would not be so heavy! Zorki 4k with Jupiter 12 (35mm f2.8). Kodak T-Max 400@800 Flare is really bad, but it's very sharp Zorki 4k with Jupiter 8 (50mm f2). Kodak T-Max 400@800 Pentax K10D with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5: Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f8. Ilford FP4 Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5. Portra 160NC. No unsharp mask. Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f2. Ilford FP4 Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f1.5. Portra 160NC Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f2. Ilford FP4

09-15-2009, 04:38 PM	#257
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Nice shots -- I'm impressed with the 40-2.

10-03-2009, 12:43 AM	#258
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	I suppose the Tair 300 A might be worthy of mention and a couple of samples shown off. [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT6887.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT] [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT6906.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT] [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT6840.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]

10-03-2009, 08:47 AM	#259
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Wow -- that first shot is stunning.

10-08-2009, 02:17 AM	#260
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Thanks for the compliment Geauxpez. An now for anothor sample of the technology of the workers from the United Soviet Socialiist Republic for my comrades. Let me present the MIR 1B 37mm f2.8. [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT7130.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT] [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT7132.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT] [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/october2009/slides/PICT7137.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]

10-08-2009, 02:36 AM	#261
Photong Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tainan Photos: Albums Posts: 47	My little angel with Helios-44-2 wide open on K-7 (sporting a K3 focusing screen from focusingscreen.com).

10-08-2009, 02:49 AM	#262
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	Originally posted by afraidofmymind The Helios 40-2 is my favourite lens. I try to carry it with me all the time, and I would, if it would not be so heavy! Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f1.5. Portra 160NC Pentax MX with Helios 40-2 85mm f1.5@f2. Ilford FP4 Very nice portraits!

10-08-2009, 06:20 AM	#263
afraidofmymind New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 6	Thank you!

10-08-2009, 03:54 PM	#265
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Voe, I remember when you were selling the MIR and PhotoSnaiper. I'll have to thank you for starting this thread as I've gotten a dose of the Russians lens bug and not own quite a few old Soviet lenses.

10-09-2009, 03:47 PM	#266
wowtip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West coast Photos: Gallery Posts: 261	Originally posted by Photong My little angel with Helios-44-2 wide open on K-7 (sporting a K3 focusing screen from focusingscreen.com). http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3991931265_25fba5a0fe.jpg Great shot, and I also bought it for the kids. The K3 screen, did it focus exactly where it should from scratch, or did you need adjustments?

10-15-2009, 02:01 PM	#267
WheresWaldo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 498	Wandered into this thread and decided to make a leap of faith. Although I am already in the Russian lens club with a Zenitar 16mm FE, I decided to join the Helios and M42 clubs simultaneously with a purchase of a Helios 44M-6 MC using the eBay bucks I had amassed last quarter. I sure hope it gets here before fall is over!

10-15-2009, 05:11 PM	#268
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by WheresWaldo Wandered into this thread and decided to make a leap of faith. Although I am already in the Russian lens club with a Zenitar 16mm FE, I decided to join the Helios and M42 clubs simultaneously with a purchase of a Helios 44M-6 MC using the eBay bucks I had amassed last quarter. I sure hope it gets here before fall is over! I am looking forward to reading your impressions of the Helios 44M-6 MC. I have the 44M (eight-blade, non-MC) and really like it. Steve

10-15-2009, 06:26 PM	#270
Igilligan Guest	Originally posted by Photong My little angel with Helios-44-2 wide open on K-7 (sporting a K3 focusing screen from focusingscreen.com). Wow you are doing great with that Helios... You have the K7, have you used Live View and zoomed in with the wheel for focus? I do it on my K20, but at the roadshow I tried it on the K7 and the digital zoom-in feature was so good that I could nail focus even in a low light hotel room... Just wondered if you have tried it.