It's now mounted on my K-01 as of tonight and I plan on testing it asap. It arrived with another lens-the Super Takumar 1:4/50mm-which distracted me entirely as I took it on my trip to Alaska and, well, this one went into my camera bag and I just discovered it, alone and forgotten. Cheers, and happy shooting!īought this lens quite a while ago when I was looking for good manual lenses at a decent price. So if you're intrigued by this lens, but remain concerned about finding a reputable seller, please don't hesitate to PM me, for I believe I have discovered a vendor you can trust. Granted, my lens was new, so I can't speak to how it will hold up over time, but I was very impressed with how positive the aperture detents were, and how smoothly it focused.Īll in all, I couldn't be happier with this lens, and I would certainly recommend it to anyone eager to try a manual lens with a truly distinct character. What also surprised me was how nicely the lens handled. While the bokeh isn't nearly as distinct as that of the 44M-2 variant, I personally prefer it. Only after returning home and evaluating the shots I took on my monitor did I realize how beautifully cinematic this lens was-especially when shooting portraits. I eagerly mated it with my Fotodiox M42 adapter and put it through its paces. While it took a number of weeks to get here, it arrived in great shape as it was packed quite well. After doing my homework, I opted to buy my lens from a reputable Ukranian gentleman who sold me a terrific example in new condition. Understandably, there are a number of potential buyers who shy away from purchasing this lens because it's sold almost exclusively by Eastern European vendors, a number of whom are peddling counterfeit 44M-7 lenses, sadly. Sharpness: 10 Aberrations: 8 Bokeh: 9 Handling: 9 Value: 9 Camera Used: Sony A7II (w/ adapter) Resolution of a technical passport (center / edge): not less than 50 lp / 30 / mm. It has the highest resolution among all family Helios-44 lens. Was being produced in the "Jupiter" factory in Valday. Re fake copies one way to distinguish is to weigh the lens : it should weigh 270g being different from certain other models: Pic 6 shows an example of a 44M with a fake nameplate. Check that the spec is consistent (the later 44M's don't have an A-M switch and have 6 blade iris), and also that the date indicated by the serial number (first two digits on many Russian lenses indicates year) is consistent ie no earlier than around early '90's. NB there are fakes floating around: earlier models altered to look like 44M-7's. Modding or use with a flanged adapter that depresses the auto pin to get the use of the aperture range. These later 44M's don't have a A-M switch. Lens has a Multi-coating with 6 blade iris, providing a well harmonic bokeh Helios 44M-7-58mm f / 2.0 MC fast standard lens, M42 mounting thread.
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