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A few with my Russian lens.

Ron Evers

New member
I bought a Russian made Helios 58/2 on eBay for $9 + $20 shipping from Russia. Here are a few of the first shots with it, all @ f 5.6.


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retnull

Guest
I'd say you got your $29 worth of optical delight. ;-) Very nice!
 

kds315

Active member
A well known performer, IF you get a good copy as quality control is not really existing. Guess you were lucky!
 

seakayaker

Active member
Lovely shots . . . . .

You definitely got a very good deal.

I like # 2 the best, JMHO.

Life is Grand!

Dan
~ ;)
 

Ron Evers

New member
Thanks for your comments folks.

Seems even the cheapest lenses have been escalating in price over the last year Shooter. Some sellers on eBay play a game of Buy it Now for $1 but the shipping is $50.
 
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januaryman

Guest
I have a Helios 103 - Kiev mount. Is your mount the same? I'd love to use this lens on my E-P2 if possible.
 

Brian S

New member
The Helios-44 is M42 mount. You need a Contax Internal Mount to use the Helios-103 on the EP2. Unless you modify it...



It would be easier for the u4/3rds, you would not need to RF couple it like this one.
 
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nevillemartin11

Guest
I was tried it to modifies it. But I have seen that It had not given good result than previously and also not comfortable on the camera. So I will plan to get new lance in place of it.
 
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