Received the Helios 44m-6 today and compared the lens to my earlier 44M and was surprised that I couldn't see any differences between the two even when blown...
... Thanks Kelvin, I'll try to check out the difference in flare handling ability (as soon as it stops raining). I couldn't find a M-7 so settled on the M6 as...
I bought a black Fujica ST701 from this seller, and I noted that he also has a Jenaflex offered, which is an electric Praktica variant - EBay 7606446143 What's...
ks for the tip.I am a Praktica fan but have a collection of Zeiss lenses.This is indeed an interesting model made for export only. I see the site is coming...
Hi How would rate Pentacon 135/2.8 (multicoated) M42 lens? I saw it in a local store at a reasonable price which I can bring even lower with some bargaining....
(In reply) - To me, in a day where M42 lenses in general are cheap such as the Vivitars, and even very good ones like Takumars, it depends what your friend...
In article <e15jju+8n7s@eGroups.com>, berkbs@... (Berk Sirman) ... Not rubbish, but not brilliant. A decent low-cost lens. CZJ, Super-Takumar or SMC...
Hi, I agree completely.I want to add that the Takumar mentioned here is one of my best lenses for portraits;razor sharp in all corners and center.I tested it...
Hi All, I just received my long awaited Mir 1B and after taking a couple of shots I was surprised to see that it was not very sharp. After reading all the...
(In reply) - I have one of the original Mir 37mm lenses in M39 mount. The specs for the lens are 45/23, not exactly exciting in today's world, but certainly...
ron, I have 1-2 pieces as well and they are not great either ... better if stopped down. Frankly, neither do I find the Pentacon (meyer-lydith) 30/3.5 much ...
The Jenaflex AM-1 is NOT an M42 camera, it is a clone of the Praktica BC-1 and has a bayonet fiting. ... he ... variant - ... 1. ... shutter ... with....
I have a Mir 1v and I think it's a very sharp lens. Stopped at f8 is realy good and is a good lens in others appertures. Sharpnnes in photographi isn't only...
In general I do agree with the othgers, but I would add that if that said lens is the very last produced MC version ( as produced alongside the PB mount type...
Well my experience is a MIR-1, even the earliest version are not SOFT at all. That said, it need a decent hood, otherwise it can easily receive stray light...
I was recently looking at a good reproduction of this image: http://www.artwallpapers.com/movie/data/breakfast/02/breakfast02_800.j pg and thought how much it...
I, too, chose the Pentax ist DS for two important reasons. 1. Much brighter viewfinder. Makes using the camera a pleasure. 2. Smaller body. Less bulk and...
Don't know if he's still a regular poster. If he is, or someone knows how to contact him, (he lives in ONtario)tell him I just mailed back his super takumar...
Hi Guys, I have found that the Mir-1 and Mir-1B is sharp enough to be very satisfactory overall. Note the sharp enough. I think that sharpness is a rather...
Do you think it's a M42 lens? http://cgi.ebay.fr/Used-35mm-wide-angle-lens-1-2-8-f-20mm-No-210271_W0QQitemZ7609716763QQcategoryZ707QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem...
Yes - pin for diaphragm stop down which I believe was used only for the "universal screw mount"/Contax S-Praktica-Pentax lenses and the A/M switch for...
Hi Ted, How long did it take to de-yellow the lens? I'm planning on being in Colorado this summer for 4 to 8 weeks and perhaps will try it if enough time. ...
If you put it out in the morning and take it in at sunset, shouldn't take more than about 12 days. Andre's took longer as we had an unusual period of nasty...
Hello all, I just got a very nice Tair-11 which is somewhat dry and needs to be re-greased. Anyone know how or have notes or advice how to do it? It's...
(In reply) - Yours is a question for the Yahoo Zenit Group - I have an M39 chrome-barrel Tair-11. Is yours M39 (chrome) or M42 (black)? My M39 Tair-11 is very...
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