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Agnostic · 04-11-2009, 12:32 AM

My original Pentax k-mount to M42 adapter finally arrived so I can get in on the M42 fun. Took out my Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 yesterday. I think it looks pretty good and it's a pleasure to use, the throw on the focus ring is nicely damped and just right for quick mf.

Last edited by Agnostic; 04-11-2009 at 04:45 AM.

**Rense** · 04-11-2009, 03:20 AM

Pepijn, those photos are great! This lens is fun, I've got one too (you have two different versions I saw).

BTW: I visited your PPG and you have some great photos there too! Especially the B&W dune photos are marvelous IMO!

Agnostic · 04-11-2009, 03:52 AM

Thanks

My 44M-4 is better than the 44-2. I think the 44M has a better coating and is a little sharper. To be able to use the aperture ring on 44M you have to superglue the extending aperture pin down though.

**Rense** · 04-11-2009, 04:27 AM

Thank you for the info. I did not superglue the aperture pin, but I used a 2mm piece of plastic tube from a electricity wire. Works very fine!

PS: probably you should post your photos slightly bigger, so they will be better to judge...

Agnostic · 04-11-2009, 04:45 AM

Originally posted by Rense

Thank you for the info. I did not superglue the aperture pin, but I used a 2mm piece of plastic tube from a electricity wire. Works very fine!

PS: probably you should post your photos slightly bigger, so they will be better to judge...

You're right, upped the size.

RioRico · 04-11-2009, 04:59 AM

Hmmm, my 44M (# 8032177) has an A-M switch, no need to superglue the pin. Green Button on Manual on the K20D doesn't stop it down, but the presets work fine.

Agnostic · 04-14-2009, 04:00 PM

Mine has no switch.

Two more shots, I'm quite enjoying this lens

brkl · 04-14-2009, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by Agnostic

Thanks

My 44M-4 is better than the 44-2. I think the 44M has a better coating and is a little sharper. To be able to use the aperture ring on 44M you have to superglue the extending aperture pin down though.

My 44-2 can beat the K10D sensor. But maybe there's a difference on the K20D. I'm sure the coating is better though.

But I just love the pre-set aperture. Stepless aperture!

Ira · 04-14-2009, 06:08 PM

You're killing me here, Agnostic:

AWESOME!!!

Igilligan · 04-14-2009, 08:33 PM

OH I LOVE THESE LENSES....

I have the 44M and the 44-2, now I must get the MC 44-4

What a great first series with the Helios and PK to M42 adaptor... welcome to the club.

jsherman999 · 04-14-2009, 08:37 PM

Nice.

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Agnostic · 04-15-2009, 12:48 AM

Thanks guys

The 44-2 I have is noticeably worse than the 44M-4
I will also try to find an MC version.

grishazzz · 04-15-2009, 02:55 AM

Agnostic, very nice and sharp pictures!

I have Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 too and I love this old lens!!! Long time ago my dad bought Zenit CD12 which came with this lens. For more than 15 years, it was collecting dust in the storage room.

And now I am using it with my Pentax K-m! I call it "Blast from the past"

I am shocked!!!!!!

Here is my first attempt at using it:

and finally my Photo-Evolution:

(taken with cell"Nokia N82"

)

Ira · 04-15-2009, 03:36 AM

Grishazzz, what kind of lens do you have on that Nokia? NICE!

(Does this stuff ever end?)

grishazzz · 04-15-2009, 03:58 AM

Originally posted by Ira

Grishazzz, what kind of lens do you have on that Nokia? NICE!

(Does this stuff ever end?)

I have Nokia N82: Nokia Europe - Nokia N82 - Products
(5mp cam with xenon flash) - pretty nice for a cellphone camera.
Yep, you'r right - this stuff is endless

04-11-2009, 12:32 AM	#1
Agnostic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 414	Getting in on the M42 fun: Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 My original Pentax k-mount to M42 adapter finally arrived so I can get in on the M42 fun. Took out my Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 yesterday. I think it looks pretty good and it's a pleasure to use, the throw on the focus ring is nicely damped and just right for quick mf. Last edited by Agnostic; 04-11-2009 at 04:45 AM.

04-14-2009, 08:33 PM	#10
Igilligan Guest	Welcome to the Wonderful World of Helios OH I LOVE THESE LENSES.... I have the 44M and the 44-2, now I must get the MC 44-4 What a great first series with the Helios and PK to M42 adaptor... welcome to the club.

04-15-2009, 02:55 AM	#13
grishazzz Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LA Posts: 80	Agnostic, very nice and sharp pictures! I have Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 too and I love this old lens!!! Long time ago my dad bought Zenit CD12 which came with this lens. For more than 15 years, it was collecting dust in the storage room. And now I am using it with my Pentax K-m! I call it "Blast from the past" I am shocked!!!!!! Here is my first attempt at using it: and finally my Photo-Evolution: (taken with cell"Nokia N82")

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04-11-2009, 03:20 AM	#2
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Pepijn, those photos are great! This lens is fun, I've got one too (you have two different versions I saw). BTW: I visited your PPG and you have some great photos there too! Especially the B&W dune photos are marvelous IMO!

04-11-2009, 03:52 AM	#3
Agnostic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 414 Original Poster	Thanks My 44M-4 is better than the 44-2. I think the 44M has a better coating and is a little sharper. To be able to use the aperture ring on 44M you have to superglue the extending aperture pin down though.

04-11-2009, 04:27 AM	#4
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Thank you for the info. I did not superglue the aperture pin, but I used a 2mm piece of plastic tube from a electricity wire. Works very fine! PS: probably you should post your photos slightly bigger, so they will be better to judge...

04-11-2009, 04:45 AM	#5
Agnostic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 414 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rense Thank you for the info. I did not superglue the aperture pin, but I used a 2mm piece of plastic tube from a electricity wire. Works very fine! PS: probably you should post your photos slightly bigger, so they will be better to judge... You're right, upped the size.

04-11-2009, 04:59 AM	#6
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Hmmm, my 44M (# 8032177) has an A-M switch, no need to superglue the pin. Green Button on Manual on the K20D doesn't stop it down, but the presets work fine.

04-14-2009, 04:00 PM	#7
Agnostic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 414 Original Poster	Mine has no switch. Two more shots, I'm quite enjoying this lens

04-14-2009, 04:10 PM	#8
brkl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497	Originally posted by Agnostic Thanks My 44M-4 is better than the 44-2. I think the 44M has a better coating and is a little sharper. To be able to use the aperture ring on 44M you have to superglue the extending aperture pin down though. My 44-2 can beat the K10D sensor. But maybe there's a difference on the K20D. I'm sure the coating is better though. But I just love the pre-set aperture. Stepless aperture!

04-14-2009, 06:08 PM	#9
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	You're killing me here, Agnostic: AWESOME!!!

04-14-2009, 08:37 PM	#11
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Nice. .

04-15-2009, 12:48 AM	#12
Agnostic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 414 Original Poster	Thanks guys The 44-2 I have is noticeably worse than the 44M-4 I will also try to find an MC version.

04-15-2009, 03:36 AM	#14
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Grishazzz, what kind of lens do you have on that Nokia? NICE! (Does this stuff ever end?)

04-15-2009, 03:58 AM	#15
grishazzz Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LA Posts: 80	Originally posted by Ira Grishazzz, what kind of lens do you have on that Nokia? NICE! (Does this stuff ever end?) I have Nokia N82: Nokia Europe - Nokia N82 - Products (5mp cam with xenon flash) - pretty nice for a cellphone camera. Yep, you'r right - this stuff is endless

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