Soviet Lenses. Helios, Jupiter, MIR and Industar Collection.

[rodleviton]

So I bought 2 x more Russian Lenses yesterday, so my collectio now consists of the following 5 x Soviet Manual Lenses.

1. Helios M44-4 58mm F2
2. Jupiter 9 85mm F2
3. Jupiter 135mm F3.5
4. Mir 1V 38mm F2.8
5. Industar 50mm F3.5

ALL for LESS than $100 :)

Here are some test Pics from The Helios M44-4 58mm on my T1i/500D:

1. The Lenses!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4591422346_582e127dee_o.jpg

2. Cropped!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4591423074_afbf5a5f4f_o.jpg

3. Some nice colors...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4590804241_1a3b5beeef_o.jpg

4. VERY SHARP!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4591422588_d4bf5e13b2_o.jpg

5. Very Interesting Bokeh...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4591422882_f06c131f1e_o.jpg

[rodleviton]

Here's a few more from the Helios and Jupiter 9:

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4590804171_1b3c9844f5_o.jpg

2. NOT MY cigarettes! :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4590804445_7fa06fc319_o.jpg

3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4591423370_cd29444c09_o.jpg

4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4591423006_0f5fab7fcd_o.jpg

5.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4590804583_9757bc9702_o.jpg

[lukeap69]

nice shots. glad you're enjoying. i was previously in the hunt of helios 85 which i heard is very good. very difficult to find them on ebay (with good price of course).

are these lenses all M42 mount?

[rodleviton]

nice shots. glad you're enjoying. i was previously in the hunt of helios 85 which i heard is very good. very difficult to find them on ebay (with good price of course).

are these lenses all M42 mount?

Thanks :) Yes these are M42 mount. These are just first time shots and I'm trying to get used to the manual side of shooting but it certainly is old school fun :)

[lukeap69]

are you using an adaptor with AF chip?

[rodleviton]

are you using an adaptor with AF chip? No, not yet, but I've put one on order to put to the test. Only manual so far...

[lukeap69]

I find the AF chip somehow useful. I am using the contax to eos one.

Anyway, enjoy the lenses.

[rodleviton]

Thanks Arnold.

[rodleviton]

Went out with the Jupiter 37A 135mm 3.5 lens on my T1i yesterday and took these:

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4596219659_6de05f623e_b.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/4596218557_22e761a88c_b.jpg

3.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1259/4596835208_910dd579d9_b.jpg

4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4596218257_0e6fb6ea99_b.jpg

5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/4596834094_265d1923bc_b.jpg

[TheBrick3]

Very, very cool.

[rodleviton]

Very, very cool.

Thanks Robert :)

Here's a few more:

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/4597527975_05df1ffea2_b.jpg

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4597528303_00b9e31678_b.jpg

[monk3y]

wow!!! nice shots sir rod and very beautiful flowers and of course the woman (wife?) hehe... how do you find the manual focus?

I think its nice if you have the split circle... to be able to aid in your manual focusing...

now I see why you abandoned the tamron 18-270mm thread hahahaa this is much more fun.

[Andrushka]

well judging by the red poppies, area rugs on the line, the garages that say no parking in Russian and the girl with straight bangs, you are currently somewhere in the former USSR :-)

I dont recognize those arches though... so where exactly are you?

I have some of those old lenses too that I have bought locally here in Sevastopol (with old camera bodies)... but never bothered to adapt them... they just sit on the shelf :-(

[monk3y]

well judging by the red poppies, area rugs on the line, the garages that say no parking in Russian and the girl with straight bangs, you are currently somewhere in the former USSR :-)

I dont recognize those arches though... so where exactly are you?

I have some of those old lenses too that I have bought locally here in Sevastopol (with old camera bodies)... but never bothered to adapt them... they just sit on the shelf :-(

I think he is in Armenia :lol:

[Andrushka]

I think he is in Armenia :lol:

did I miss that somewhere? well... obviously that is former-USSR...

[monk3y]

did I miss that somewhere? well... obviously that is former-USSR...

nope...we were chatting in another thread a few weeks back.... and I also commented on his location regarding black statues etc looks like in the USSR. and he said he is from Armenia :)

[rodleviton]

Hello Andrushka, yes it's Armenia, Steve is my mate from another thread. Armenia is a very beautiful country and I'm from South Africa but have been living here for 2 years.

The area with the poppies and arches is known as Zvartnots.

Steve, yes they are completely manual, it's a bit strange but fun "old school". My eyes are still ok(touch wood) so I don't have many focusing problems :) The crazy part is I got ALL of these for around $100!

Andrushka, DON'T let those lenses sit in a cupboard! :) Get yourself a M42 Mount and use them!

[rodleviton]

and another :)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1298/4601920575_e3e727dcb8_b.jpg

[Andrushka]

just saw a Jupiter 200mm F/4 at the market, now its got me thinking (and looking up adapters on ebay) ;-)

[rodleviton]

Lol! You know you want it! :)

I'm useless, I bought another 2 x lenses today. An Industar 60mm 2.8 Macro and an Albinar 135mm 2.8.... I just can't help myself :)

[Andrushka]

Lol! You know you want it! :)

I'm useless, I bought another 2 x lenses today. An Industar 60mm 2.8 Macro and an Albinar 135mm 2.8.... I just can't help myself :)

ok now, if this Jupiter 200mm was a 2.8 i'd have bought it right then... I had a 70-200L F/4 and just got tired of the F/4... but I guess I could mentally prepare myself for outdoor use only? oh and the guy had a 2x adapter for it (i didnt ask the price though) hmm... if i could pick up a EOS m42 adapter locally i would and then have the opportunity to try the lens before i bought it... hmmmm.....

[rodleviton]

So I picked up another lens, the Helios 40 85mm F1.5. It's VERY FAST and VERY SHARP! Here are some pics....

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4634482563_df7e762a79_o.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/4634483003_988ce44c30_o.jpg

3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4634482215_5197efd393_o.jpg

Here's me, my camera and "The Lens".
4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4635081102_c302feff9d_o.jpg

[Symphonic]

Nice pics, thanks for sharing. :)
I think I'll be hit with M42 fever soon.

[lukeap69]

Nice! I was previously hunting for that Helios 85mm however they are very rarely cheap. How much did you get yours?

So I picked up another lens, the Helios 40 85mm F1.5. It's VERY FAST and VERY SHARP! Here are some pics....

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4634482563_df7e762a79_o.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/4634483003_988ce44c30_o.jpg

3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4634482215_5197efd393_o.jpg

Here's me, my camera and "The Lens".
4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4635081102_c302feff9d_o.jpg

[benesotor]

The gaussian on that Jupiter 135 is crazy! I love it. I've got a bunch of eastern-bloc lenses too, they are so fun and quirky... take some nice pictures too!

[rodleviton]

Hey there! Thanks for the comments :)

@ Arnold, I picked up the Helios 85mm for $120 from an old guy at the local flea market here in Yerevan. He said he knows they go for around $300 to $400 on the internet but I guess he needed the cash. I've picked up most of my M42's off of him...The copy I have is a little bashed up on the outside but the glass is still great.

I've hinted around the market for another copy because I've seen them on ebay in great shape but they go for between $500 and $600 a piece. Mine does have character though and was built in 1966 :)

[lukeap69]

120USD, Lucky you! :)
I am finding them in the region of 300 to 400USD in ebay.
Can you find another old guy selling the same lens. :)

[rodleviton]

120USD, Lucky you! :)
I am finding them in the region of 300 to 400USD in ebay.
Can you find another old guy selling the same lens. :)

I tell you what Arnold, I've spread the word around the market expressing interest in another copy of this lens and if there is more than one available, I'll sure let you know :)

[Andrushka]

I just saw one of those dual lens Lubitels at the market today, but was on my way out and didnt have a chance to check the price... i want it so bad! Hey nice to see an old Volga in your pics Rod!

[lukeap69]

I tell you what Arnold, I've spread the word around the market expressing interest in another copy of this lens and if there is more than one available, I'll sure let you know :)

That's very thoughtful of you :)

Thanks

[DK2]

Beautiful shots!

I've got lately two Soviet lenses - Volna-3 and Telear-N. Can't wait to try them.

[rodleviton]

Thanks DK2! :)

I have not seen those 2 lenses at my local market but I believe you will get great results from both, especially the Volna 3 as I believe it to be a great portrait lens and tack sharp too. That Telear I believe is not very well known but produces great results too.

[rodleviton]

That's very thoughtful of you :)

Thanks

I'm very tempted to put a "Wanted Ad" in the local newspaper here and see if I get a response. I'm sure there are some folks around town with these lenses lying in storage somewhere.

[lukeap69]

Thans again Rod.

[qbfx]

Wow, very nice results from those lenses. I was gonna buy the asahi takumar 135/3.5/pentacon 135/2.8/zeiss 135/3.5, Jupiter-9 85/2, takumar 50/1.4 and Helios 44-2 58/2 along with an AF-confirm adapter but then it turned out I'll be upgrading to 5Dc :) Do you know if those are gonna work on FF ?

Regards,
Al

[Andrushka]

Wow, very nice results from those lenses. I was gonna buy the asahi takumar 135/2, Jupiter-9 85/2, takumar 50/1.4 and Helios 44-2 58/2 along with an AF-confirm adapter but then it turned out I'll be upgrading to 5Dc :) Do you know if those are gonna work on FF ?

Regards,
Al

they are already converted... so there is no issue - you are converting them to Canon EF mount (not EF-S)

[FuturamaJSP]

and another :)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1298/4601920575_e3e727dcb8_b.jpg

This shot is just totally awesome!!
The style, colors and of course the subjects, all look like a scene from an old Soviet movie or something. It's just so retro and well hard to describe with words!

[qbfx]

they are already converted... so there is no issue - you are converting them to Canon EF mount (not EF-S)

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to mount them on the 5Dc via a M42 - EOS adapter, my question is if any of those will hit the mirror?

[Andrushka]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to mount them on the 5Dc via a M42 - EOS adapter, my question is if any of those will hit the mirror?

well I'm just saying there shouldnt be any difference between using these M42 adapted lenses on a 5D vs a crop body... 5D vs crop body only size of the used image circle changes, not the mirror - we can use all Canon EF mount lenses on both full and crop censors.

[Andrushka]

my bad - i looked it up: http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?pid=58876

apparently some adapted M42 lenses arent cool w/5D but it may have something to do with the specific adapter used...

the difference still doesnt make sense to me - maybe someone can enlighten me?

[qbfx]

my bad - i looked it up: http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?pid=58876

apparently some adapted M42 lenses arent cool w/5D but it may have something to do with the specific adapter used...

the difference still doesnt make sense to me - maybe someone can enlighten me?

I think the mirror of full frame cameras is closer to the mount than that of crop cameras (maybe being a bigger mirror for a bigger sensor has something to do with that ?). That's why you cannot mount EF-S lenses on FF - they're designed for croppers, partly in a way that the rear part of the lens is "sticking out" compared to EF lenses thus being hit by the mirror on FF. Same problem with some M42 lenses.

So if anyone knows which ones of the lenses I listed will work on a 5Dc, I'll appreciate your letting me know.

P.S. If the lens' back sticking out is the only reason you cant put an EF-S lens on a FF, could it be (at least theoretically) possible to mount EF-S on FF using extension tubes?

Al

[rodleviton]

This shot is just totally awesome!!
The style, colors and of course the subjects, all look like a scene from an old Soviet movie or something. It's just so retro and well hard to describe with words!

Thanks :)

Sorry guys I can't offer assistance in the "Full Frame" questions regarding these lenses but I believe this site has a wealth of info and I'm sure they can answer your questions: http://forum.mflenses.com/

[qbfx]

Thanks :)

Sorry guys I can't offer assistance in the "Full Frame" questions regarding these lenses but I believe this site has a wealth of info and I'm sure they can answer your questions: http://forum.mflenses.com/

Thanks, I was thinking checking there when I have time. Keep up the good work with your MF lenses!!!

Al

[peterbj7]

Monitoring this thread.....

[Waleriy]

:) Good topic. Here are my examples from the Soviet lenses
Zenitar-M 50/1.7
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/479268w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/479268.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/479263w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/479263.jpg)
MC Zenitar-M 50/1.9, F8
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/454278w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/454278.jpg)
Helios 40-2 85/1.5, F1.5
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/462016w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/462016.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/466710w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/466710.jpg)
Jupiter-9 85 / 2, F2.8
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/448009w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/448009.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/447904w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/447904.jpg)
Use an adapter M42-EOS with a programmable chip 4 generations

[fatdeeman]

I have a few Russian lenses, they are usually very good, sometimes the quality control is bad but a lot of the lenses are Zeiss clones from when the Russians found themselves in possession of a Zeiss factory after WWII

The Helios 44 family for example is equivalent to the Zeiss Biotar.

I have a Helios 44-2 and a 44m, they are both decent performers and fun to use. I also have an Industar 50mm F/3.5 and it is one of the smallest 35mm format lenses ever made, it almost looks like a toy but it gives excellent image quality.

I have just gotten hold of a very rare Oberon 11k, it's a 200mm F/2.8 and one of the last lenses before the fall of the soviet union mostly put a stop to lens production.

I haven't got it yet but I'm looking forward to trying it. Apparently it was only produced in low pre production numbers are there are around 800 copies in existence.

It's funny how you can get maybe 3 copies of the Helios 44-2 for the same price as one Zeiss jena 50mm f/2.8 on ebay yet the Helios is inherently superior because it is based on a lens higher up in the Zeiss range.

[Waleriy]

I have just gotten hold of a very rare Oberon 11k, it's a 200mm F/2.8 and one of the last lenses before the fall of the soviet union mostly put a stop to lens production
If you can find Jupiter-6 (180/2.8 ) M39/M42 (similar to Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180/2.8 ), I recommend to try it on the EOC
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/430772w.jpg
p/s/ Caution! Heavy. :)

[fatdeeman]

It just looks beautiful too! The Oberon looks very boring in comparison but hopefully it gives nice photos!

[rodleviton]

:) Good topic. Here are my examples from the Soviet lenses
Zenitar-M 50/1.7
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/479268w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/479268.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/479263w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/479263.jpg)
MC Zenitar-M 50/1.9, F8
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/454278w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/454278.jpg)
Helios 40-2 85/1.5, F1.5
[
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/466710w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/466710.jpg)
Jupiter-9 85 / 2, F2.8
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/448009w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/448009.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/447904w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/447904.jpg)
Use an adapter M42-EOS with a programmable chip 4 generations

Can't believe I missed these! Very Nice shots and great collection of lenses you got there :)

[rodleviton]

If you can find Jupiter-6 (180/2.8 ) M39/M42 (similar to Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180/2.8 ), I recommend to try it on the EOC
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/430772w.jpg
p/s/ Caution! Heavy. :)

I saw one of these at the local market and the guy wants a $100 USD. Hmmmm very tempting....

[Waleriy]

Can't believe I missed these! Very Nice shots and great collection of lenses you got there :)
Thanks. :)
I can show my former collection of lenses - clique (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=album:14428)
$100 USD.
It is the good price ;)

[Waleriy]

;) Hi.
I have bought yesterday (Юпитер) Jupiter 37A (135/3.5)
The adapter without the chip.
Test example on F3.5, iso 640, no flash
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/523770w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/523770.jpg)
Press a picture :)

[rodleviton]

Congrats! Nice pic and model!

[Waleriy]

rodleviton, thanks. :)
And... it already examples of volume with (Зенитар) Zenitar-M 50/1.7, F4
1/20, no flash, iso 100
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/474079w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/474079.jpg)
1/15, no flash, iso 100
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/474091w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/474091.jpg)
press pictures

[rodleviton]

Again nice pics...I've been looking for that Zenitar :)

I took my Pentacon 30mm F3.5 out last weekend so I'll post some pics tonight if I get a chance after work...

[Waleriy]

I took my Pentacon 30mm F3.5 out last weekend so I'll post some pics tonight if I get a chance after work...
http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/bf.gif It would be interesting to me to see drawing from this lens.
-----------------------------
by the way... Test
CF, МС Volna-3 (80/2.8 ) bayonet V, Kiev-88/Salute-S (not B - Pentacon-Six)
(russian) СФ, МС Волна-3 (80/2.8 ) байонет В, Киев-88/Салют-C, (не Б)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/24287lfGxyTmz5Q/468543w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/24287lfGxyTmz5Q/uVN1PwvqHa/468543.jpg)
F2.8 & F5.6
adapter V-B (http://kamepa.ru/images/adapters_items/img_zggkad8.jpg) + B-EOS :))

[Waleriy]

:) more... Test
Jupiter-9 + ring 49-52mm + achromatic macrolens 52mm AL-4 (analogue of Marumi DHG)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/450305w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/450305.jpg)
http://club.foto.ru/images/smiles/icon_macro.gif

[stover98074]

Six months ago I was given some old Russian cameras and lenses. A few days ago I realized the Jupiter 9 in a M39 mount was in fact a SLR lens (I assumed all M39 mounts were for rangefinders or enlargers). It works quite well on an XSI. The copy I was given was made in 1964.

Below is an early attempt at using the lens and I am looking forward to portraits with it.

http://stover98074.smugmug.com/Other/Sharing/IMG3374/961276185_RZGdX-M.jpg

[Waleriy]

I assumed all M39 mounts were for rangefinders or enlargers
;) The such?
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/461659w.jpg
:( On EOS the infinity won't be.

[stover98074]

The surprise for me was getting infinite focus from this lens. I think the version I have was made for SLRs and not for rangefinders.

[Waleriy]

Ааа, i have understood... :) М39 (silver & black), there is an infinity
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/309465w.jpg

[stover98074]

Yup, I have the silver version, from 1964. Mine is a little more beat up than yours and I do not have the case (which looks nice).

I am just learning the lens, any pointers for using this lens? I understand there can be flare and that it is soft wide open.

So far the only subjects I can practice on are some of the larger flowers in our garden.

http://stover98074.smugmug.com/Other/Sharing/IMG3406/961425879_SZ5aP-M.jpg

[Waleriy]

So far the only subjects I can practice on are some of the larger flowers in our garden
Beautiful flowers http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/df.gif
I have sold М39 lens one year ago, have bought another - M42:
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/467028w.jpg
At shooting of portraits I recommend to establish diaphragm from F2.8 - 4.
============================
F4 (on the adapter the chip 50/2)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/458969w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/458969.jpg)
Press picture, exif and 2376x1584
LOL (models weren't) http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/bk.gif
============================
Jupiter 9, F8
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/440890w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/440890.jpg)
;)

[stover98074]

What is your favorite lens? The Jupiter 9 stays in my collection but I wonder what I am missing.

[Ballen Photo]

Helios 40-2 85/1.5, F1.5
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/462016w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/462016.jpg)

LOVE this one! (Both model & image) :cool:
-Bruce

[Waleriy]

Ballen Photo, thanks.. :)
What is your favorite lens?
http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/bw.gif
Probably, these: Zenitar-M 50/1.7, Helios 40-2 (85/1.5) М42, Jupiter 37А (135/3.5)
p/s/ All information by Soviet lenses here: KLICK (http://www.zenitcamera.com/catalog/lenseslist.html)

[Waleriy]

Example: Jupiter 37A 135/3.5
iso 1600, no flash
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/524836w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/524836.jpg)
Press picture - 1920х1280
;)

[Waleriy]

Jupiter 37A 135/3.5, F3.5
From Sunday walk:
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/526145w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/526145.jpg)
press picture (1920x1280)
Portrait, iso 100, no flash, DPP only:
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/526144w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/526144.jpg)
press picture (1920x1280)
And it so is simple - color to test:
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/526099w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/526099.jpg)
press picture (1920x1280)

[stover98074]

Thanks for the information and nice photographs. I will be keeping an eye out for some of the lenses you mention. I think it takes a little work to find them in the USA.

[Waleriy]

http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/bt.gif was glad to help...

[smilebug]

Is the helios worth the money? I kinda feel like getting one. :D

[Waleriy]

Is the helios worth the money?
Hmm, how to tell...
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/467023w.jpg
Helios 40/40-2 big and heavy, compact variant - Jupiter 9 (85/2) ;)
p/s/ How many now at it the price on eBay?

[Ballen Photo]

Hmm, how to tell...
Helios 40/40-2 big and heavy, compact variant - Jupiter 9 (85/2) ;)
p/s/ How many now at it the price on eBay?
For the record, I have the Jupiter 9 (Black version), and the Zenitar 16mm fisheye lenses, both in M42 mount.
I wouldn't mind having the Helios 40, but haven't rationalized spending the amount money they are asking. (Yet) :)
-Bruce

[Waleriy]

but haven't rationalized spending the amount money they are asking
:) Then another matter. The maximum of 150-200 $, more it is not necessary.

[Ballen Photo]

The maximum of 150-200 $, more it is not necessary.
I'd like to think so, but some of those guys on ebay are asking $350 and more. :confused:
-Bruce

[Waleriy]

It is expensive, certainly. But if to count up cost of delivery from Russia and own interest that the price is true

[newworld666]

Sorry if it is a bit out of topic, but actually, I am testing a NEX5 .. I tried some old manual focus on it, that I used to try sometimes ago on a 50D. Just, I like these lenses that don't exceed 30€, I felt interesting..

an Helios 44M2 58F2 (unfortunately I can't map to infinity, but it's quite strange to get a sharp focused zone and getting blurred ultra quickly out of the focus point).

http://photos.corbi.eu/Other/Sony-NEX5/DSC00536filtered/961161207_MbvyX-XL.jpg (http://photos.corbi.eu/Other/Sony-NEX5/DSC00536filtered/961161207_MbvyX-O.jpg)

A tokura 135F2.8 SC

http://photos.corbi.eu/Other/Sony-NEX5/DSC005141filtered/962456003_LPKB4-XL.jpg (http://photos.corbi.eu/Other/Sony-NEX5/DSC005141filtered/962456003_LPKB4-O.jpg)

[smilebug]

I'm a little confused with the "vocabulary" here, lol

[Waleriy]

I am testing a NEX5 ..
:) nice...
Helios 44M2 58F2
http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/smile.gif Here one more lens which I would recommend for yours NEX5 - Helios 77M-4 (50/1.8 )
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/316102w.jpg
... or compact MC Zenitar-M2s 50/2
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/422820w.jpg
A tokura 135F2.8 SC
The nearest analogue from the Soviet lenses
(Таир) Tair 11A (135/2.8 )
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/315823w.jpg

[smilebug]

Omg, LOL, I'm beyond confused now. :lol:

[Waleriy]

Omg, LOL, I'm beyond confused now. :lol:
http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/bw.gifWhy the confused? Ask me - I will help...
-----------------------------------------
Jupiter 37A (135/3.5), 1/80, iso 500, F3.5, no flash, LV mode
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/527125w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/527125.jpg)
Press picture - exif, 1280х853

[stover98074]

Jupiter 9 - wonderful lens and fun to work with.

http://stover98074.smugmug.com/Other/Sharing/IMG3501/965756977_zZt7g-L.jpg

[Waleriy]

:) From archive
МC Zenitar-M (50/1.9)
F8
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/454320w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/454320.jpg)
F8 + macrolens Marumi DHG +5
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/454768w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/454768.jpg)
To press pictures

[rodleviton]

I bought a Zenitar 50 1.7 today from the market for $20. Very nice lens, a bit soft wide open but very very sharp from f4 to f8...

Here's a quick test shot....I think it was @ f2.8...

Waleriy, I'm really liking your posts and pictures :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4891129940_f75578b62c_z.jpg

[Waleriy]

I bought a Zenitar 50 1.7 today from the market for $20. Very nice lens, a bit soft wide open but very very sharp from f4 to f8...
http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/good.gif I congratulate. I is glad that you liked a lens.
:) nice picture..
------------------------
One of variants of updating Zenitar:
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/485354.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/485354.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/485366.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/485366.jpg)
:) Press a pictures

[Dores]

Helios 44-2 58mm F2.0:
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/227/2/2/Flowers_by_the_road_by_fagerheim.jpg

With a lens flare or something that made me go WTF:
http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/227/9/1/Weird_Lens_Flare_by_fagerheim.jpg

Helios 135mm F2.8:
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/223/e/f/Looking_Out_by_fagerheim.jpg

[rodleviton]

Nice pics Dores!

[Dores]

Thank you! :)

I would recommend these lenses to anyone who wants almost L-like sharpness for basically no money at all. The amount of picture awesomeness you get for the money with these Russian M42 lenses is breathtaking.

[Waleriy]

Helios 135mm F2.8
Helios? http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/bw.gif
http://flor27.free.fr/forums/helios_125_2.8/_MG_7303.composite.JPG (http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?id=8059)
Press a picture http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/ds.gif
"Guys... there is NO Russian Helios 135mm! It could never be. This is a fake. It was not even a licensing agreement to sell the name (as was the case with Jena). A no-name Japanese company simply exploited the fact that KMZ did not register their trademarks abroad at the time, so it was even legal to sell these lenses in the Western market. Whoever wants to challenge me on that, please visit http://zenit.istra.ru/catalog/lenseslist.html - the official KMZ Web site with complete list of all lenses they made, developed, or prototyped.
In 135mm, there were Jupiter-11, Jupiter-37, Tair-11, Telezenitar and APO Telezenitar.
In Soviet lens nomenclature, Helios line of lenses were exclusively Planar designs. Jupiters were Sonnars, and Industars were Tessars"

[Dores]

Haha, I didn't know that! It certainly is a good copy though. :)

[stover98074]

Jupiter 9 is a daily journey and a load of fun to use.

http://stover98074.smugmug.com/Other/Sharing/IMG3742/971175938_vg6NV-M.jpg

[rodleviton]

Nice!

I like the Jupiter 85 f2 so much that I bought another for a friend of mine...

[Waleriy]

Interesting table. There are also Soviet lenses.
http://www.panoramaplanet.de/comp/
-------------------------------
From archive...
Jupiter 21M (200/4), crop...
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/24287lfGxyTmz5Q/273311w.jpg
date 24.11.2008, 00.51

[Waleriy]

My Jupiter 37А in the case 18-55 (Dead whale 18-55 bought on a flea market)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/524674.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/524674.jpg)
Press a picture http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/ap.gif

[Ballen Photo]

My Jupiter 37А in the case 18-55 (Dead whale 18-55 bought on a flea market)
Now this is interesting. Are you saying that you rebuilt the Canon 18-75 using Jupiter 37A internal lenses & parts? :shock:
Do you have photos of how you did this? :)
-Bruce

[Waleriy]

Are you saying that you rebuilt the Canon 18-75 using Jupiter 37A internal lenses & parts? :shock:
No, no... http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/bl.gif
I used only the empty case from 18-55. So looks stylishly. http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/ad.gif
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/529962.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/529962.jpg)
press a picture http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/ds.gif
==========================
Helios 44M, iso 1600, F2.8
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/530502w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/530502.jpg)

[qbfx]

Hey, can someone recommend me the best cheap m42 lenses that are going to work on a 5Dc ? I was wondering about the Takumar 50/1.4, 135/3.5, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 9 80/2 (IIRC) ..

Al

[Waleriy]

Takumar 50/1.4
An excellent lens, although not Soviet. I would recommend it to you. Choose the version of the Super-Multi-Coated (later SMC) Takumar.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=588024
Demo (http://galactinus.net/vilva/retro/eos350d_takumar5014.html) http://club.foto.ru/images/smiles/icon_fotik.gif
135/3.5
Carl Zeiss Jena (http://slrlensreview.com/web/carl-zeiss-slr-lenses-51/telephoto-slr-lenses-95/400-carl-zeiss-jena-mc-sonnar-135mm-m42-f35-lens-review.html), S/SMC Takumar (http://www.retrocamera.net/review-of-asahi-super-takumar-135mm35-m42-lens.html) ;)
Jupiter 9 85/2
Demo (http://www.flickr.com/groups/eos-manual-lenses/discuss/72157622808597210/) http://club.foto.ru/images/smiles/icon_fotik.gif
==================================
Has bought for 10 $ (not Soviet):
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/531821.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/531821w.jpg)
Tessar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tessar)
Soviet version - Industar-50-2 (50/3.5), Industar 61 (50/2.8 )...
F2.8 (iso 1600)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/531813.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/531813.jpg)
==================================
Jupiter 37A (135/3.5), F3.5
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/532719w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/532719.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/532729w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/532729.jpg)
Press a pictures...

[Waleriy]

Jupiter 37A (135/3.5), F3.5
iso 1000, DPP only
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/534587w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/534587.jpg)
Press picture...
Copy to Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53309257@N07/4945373420/)

[stover98074]

I am considering purchasing a Jupiter 11A - 135 f4 in an "a" or t-mount. I am curious if people on this thread have opinions on the lens. I understand it is well built, very sharp wide open and good bokeh.

[Waleriy]

Jupiter 11A - 135 f4
:) KLICK (http://www.mflenses.com/jupiter-11a-135mm-f4-m42.html)
IMHO: I think that he is not better than J-37A :confused:

[rooeey]

I have a question re the Jupiter 9 85mm F2...
M42 mount screw mount fits canon ??? Is that fits straight onto my 5D ???? Or do i need to buy more stuff ???

[Waleriy]

Or do i need to buy more stuff ???
No, ONLY adapter M42-EOS:
http://m42-eos.ru/images/m42-eos.jpg
YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G1mTvW2wB8&feature=player_embedded) :cool:

[rooeey]

So i would need to source an adaptor M42 EOS as well ?? If so do you know where ??


No, ONLY adapter M42-EOS:
http://m42-eos.ru/images/m42-eos.jpg
YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G1mTvW2wB8&feature=player_embedded) :cool:

[mtimber]

So i would need to source an adaptor M42 EOS as well ?? If so do you know where ??

Ebay and Amazon sell them I believe.

[rooeey]

mmmm...I there a Ruski fish eye worth buying that you know of ??

[Waleriy]

Ruski fish eye
:) MC Zenitar-M 16/2.8 (http://www.zenitar16.ru/)? (russian)
http://zenitar16.ru/big-foto/105555.jpg
http://zenitar16.ru/big-foto/109015.jpg
No bad, no bad.. :)

[stover98074]

Jupiter 11A - Early 1970's lens - my lens is a little stiff on the focus - but is still easy to get a focus - very nice lens and happy to learn about it.

Late summer flowers taken in the late afternoon in the garden.

This lens has a rounder aperture as can be seen in the upper left corner.

http://stover98074.smugmug.com/Other/Sharing/IMG4448/993590292_fBzZr-L.jpg

[Waleriy]

Late summer flowers taken in the late afternoon in the garden
;) Flowers are beautiful, sorry got a bit dark, a short excerpt.

[girlieg33k]

Helios 44-2 58/2
SOOC @ f/8, resized
http://www.leizl.com/girlieg33k/potn/IMG_4967_rev1024x683.jpg

100% crop
http://www.leizl.com/girlieg33k/potn/IMG_4967_crop1024x683.jpg

[Waleriy]

Helios 44-2 58mm f/2
100% crop
http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/good.gif image on the diaphragm F2?
---------------------------------
То All
http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/ad.gifSorry, but too few photos in this theme with M42 Soviet lenses. Please show more - do not be shy. http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/drinks.gif
---------------------------------
Today has bought a telephoto lens MTO-500A (500/8.5):
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/536229.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/536229.jpg)
remained a trifle: to buy M42-EOS adapter and do a test http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/wink.gif

[girlieg33k]

http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/good.gif image on the diaphragm F2?

Oops, no, I didn't shoot that image at F2; it was shot at F8 (or thereabouts). I've corrected my post to make it more clear. Thank you! :)

BTW, Congratulations on the MTO-500A telephoto! Can't wait to see the images that it can produce!

[rodleviton]

I started this thread so I should probably post some more pics :)

Here's one with the Zenitar M 50mm F1.7

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/4960157977_1f806783d0_b.jpg

[rodleviton]

I love the Bokeh on that Helios 44 :)

I took mine out today so I'll post some pics during the week....

[Waleriy]

:) Jupiter 37A, F8 + macrolens Marumi DHG (+5)
LV mode...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4963125617_6630d56f85_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53309257@N07/4963125617/)
Click on the picture

[Electric Shepherd]

I've just picked up a Helios 44-2, mostly to play with the swirly bokeh effect, but I'm impressed by its sharpness. This was taken around f/2.8-4 IIRC:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4971527742_33eb4694b4_z.jpg

Check out the 100% crop:

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/6637/img2806r.jpg

I think I'll be playing with this lens a lot over the next few weeks.

[rodleviton]

That is seriously sharp. Congrats! Carefull now, these lenses can be quite fun! Quirky but fun ;)

[mtimber]

I've just picked up a Helios 44-2, mostly to play with the swirly bokeh effect, but I'm impressed by its sharpness. This was taken around f/2.8-4 IIRC:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4971527742_33eb4694b4_z.jpg

Check out the 100% crop:

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/6637/img2806r.jpg

I think I'll be playing with this lens a lot over the next few weeks.

Mine has a very loose focusing movement and the colours are not all that great...

[Electric Shepherd]

Cheap enough to get another! ;)

Joking aside, mine has a lovely smooth focus action that I found easier than my other MF lenses [CZJ 135/3.5, Vivitar 28/2.8]. Colours and contrast? Remains to be seen I guess.

[BlackRainbow]

Helios 44-2, 2/58 +Canon 400D + Tubes for Macro
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/678516.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/677816.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/678512.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/678511.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/678508.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/678510.jpg

[mtimber]

Helios 44-2, 2/58 +Canon 400D + Tubes for Macro
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/678516.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/677816.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/678512.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/678511.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/678508.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/67/0/678510.jpg

Nice pics. :-)

[BlackRainbow]

Nice pics. :-)
thx =)

[rodleviton]

BlackRainbow! Those are fantastic pics! Well done! :)

[BlackRainbow]

BlackRainbow! Those are fantastic pics! Well done! :)
Thanks! )))

[Waleriy]

3M-5A-MC (500/8 ) M42
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/538282.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/538282.jpg)
---===---
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/538283.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/538283.jpg)
Tair 11A (135/2.8 ) M42
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/537555.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/537555.jpg)
Jupiter 37A (135/3.5) M42
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/538285.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/538285.jpg)
Helios 40-2 (85/1.5) M42
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/537554.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/537554.jpg)
Mir-10A (28/3.5) M42
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/537553.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/537553.jpg)

[Ballen Photo]

Jupiter 9 on the ole 5D. ;)
-Bruce
http://www.fototime.com/27F16E904EB29F9/standard.jpg

[Waleriy]

Jupiter 9 on the ole 5D
http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/good.gif
--------------------------
more..
Mir-1B (37/2.8 )
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/538288.jpg
(http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/538288.jpg)
Industar 61L/Z-MC (50/2.8 )
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/537552.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/537552.jpg)
Tair 3 FC (300/4.5)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/507292.jpg
(http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/507292.jpg)
and
Jupirer 21M (200/4)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/489039.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/489039.jpg)
Mir-20M (20/3.5)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/448717.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/448717.jpg)
MTO-1000 (1100/10.5)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/308740.jpg
(http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/308740.jpg)

[Electric Shepherd]

Latest addition to my stable:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4979293070_d076020f8b_z.jpg

[Waleriy]

Latest addition to my stable
:) I congratulate.
The Olympic Zenith

[rodleviton]

Here is my "Local Market Supplier" for "Retro Equipment" :)

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5000946223_304a2af8c9_b.jpg
2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5000947009_684c5ae64d_b.jpg
3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5001547158_4edbaf02f3_b.jpg

[Waleriy]

:)
Wow! http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/shok.gif How many toys... http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/ar.gif
p/s/ Newspaper in Armenian? imho

[rodleviton]

Wow! http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/shok.gif How many toys... http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/ar.gif
p/s/ Newspaper in Armenian? imho

Ya, The market is in Yerevan. I'm going to buy a Tair 11 F2,8 135mm and a Zenit camera from him tomorrow. This guy has made so much money from me already BUT he sells his toys for cheap prices :o

Which Zenit do you recommend? The E or ET?

[Waleriy]

Which Zenit do you recommend? The E or ET?
Immediately apologize for bad English - i use Google translator :(
Take any E or ET, is only important lens Tair 11A... ;)
p/s/ I'll get on Monday adapter M42-EOS, promise tests Tair 11A
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/537555.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/Q8Whra3OuT/537555.jpg)

[rodleviton]

Thanks Waleriy, I understand you :)

And yes, I've heard good things about the Tair 11A, and this guy is selling a good copy for $30, so I can't just leave it at the market ;)

[Waleriy]

so I can't just leave it at the market ;)
http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/drinks.gif Good "catch". Do not miss it.
I propose later in this topic to do a test of two Tair 11A - yours and mine, okay?

[rodleviton]

Sure, no problem, I will post some pics after I buy it tomorrow :)

[rodleviton]

Here are some of my first test shots with the manual Russian TAIR 11A 135mm F2,8 lens I picked up for $30 at the market today:

The lens is quite soft wide open which makes it an ideal portrait lens BUT it's very sharp when stopped down....

These are in no way artistic and no thought went into composition etc.... this was merely a test run :)

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5004753388_efb38553d3_b.jpg

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5004143959_40884c5d54_b.jpg

3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5004753962_eabd895518_b.jpg

4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5004144383_801be85774_b.jpg

5.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5004755136_237de29193_b.jpg

[rodleviton]

Here are a few more:

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5004754738_8c90dd72d9_b.jpg

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5004144129_530095e308_b.jpg

3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5004753828_8f995c0370_b.jpg

4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5004145165_fd1448dbec_b.jpg

5.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5004145415_73da1e27a6_b.jpg

[Waleriy]

ОК. Nice tests. http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/dt.gif
Tomorrow or the day after my turn.. ;)

[rodleviton]

Ah yes, I remember saying that I will take my Helios 44M out and I did. This was our last day at the pool before winter comes in October/November:

Helios 44M 58mm F2:

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5004650873_742a6a40de_b.jpg

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5004649065_65d86bb132_b.jpg

3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5005261516_7ff2783850_b.jpg

4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5004650437_92450135af_b.jpg

5.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5005261818_f7482dbdd9_b.jpg

[Waleriy]

Hehehe.. :) Tair 11A (135/2.8 ), F5.6
late evening
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/542109w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/542109.jpg)
13s, tripod, iso 100, click on the picture
the first test, view from kitchen window :)

[mtimber]

Picked up another Helios 44-2 today, will be listing it on Ebay, the mechanics of these lenses are not very good in my opinion (based on a sample of two). :-)

[Waleriy]

the mechanics of these lenses are not very good
Maybe try to make the two one? ;)

[Waleriy]

Tair 11A (135/3.5)
F2.8, F4
F5.6, F8
F11, F22 (+1.5)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/542141w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/542141.jpg)
tripod, iso 100, click on the picture (4752х4752)

[Waleriy]

more...
3М-5А-МС (500/8 ), test...
max..
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/542266w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/542266.jpg)
min..
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/542267w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/542267.jpg)
bokeh... ;)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/542265w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/27560EImas6lBUJ/10jbthu8oe/542265.jpg)
Click on the pictures...

[rodleviton]

Nice! :)

[yanzhi0714]

sorry guys, I am new here and would like to ask which Helios 44 lenses fit onto Canon DSLRs.

Do Soviet lenses focus to infinity on the Canon DSLRs?

May I know does the 50d or 500/550d has problems such as those encountered by the 5d (lens hitting mirror)?

Thank you.

[20DNewbie]

Here is my "Local Market Supplier" for "Retro Equipment" :)

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5000946223_304a2af8c9_b.jpg
2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5000947009_684c5ae64d_b.jpg
3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5001547158_4edbaf02f3_b.jpg

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2009/352/f/6/_cry__by_Ser1x.gifJust look at it all, all those rangefinders looking for a good home...

[rodleviton]

Ya. I know, it's VERY difficult keeping my money in my pockets :) I did buy the Silver Zenith ET in the middle in the picture above though. I've almost finished my first roll of film though it and I'm looking forward to the results....

[rodleviton]

sorry guys, I am new here and would like to ask which Helios 44 lenses fit onto Canon DSLRs.

Do Soviet lenses focus to infinity on the Canon DSLRs?

May I know does the 50d or 500/550d has problems such as those encountered by the 5d (lens hitting mirror)?

Thank you.

Regarding the question about infinity. It depends on the M42 adapter and it also depends on the lens. Some lenses will focus to infinity some will not.

All Helios 44 lenses with the M42 screw mount will fit onto a Canon SLR with an M42 adapter. You can now buy adapters with electronic focus confirmation or without. I use the one with focus confirmation because I use a Rebel SLR which has a smaller viewfinder, so it helps a lot. If you have a larger viewfinder and good eyes, then the adapter with chip is not necessary.

I use the 500D and have no problems with the mirror. You can see the list of lenses I have in my sig.