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New lens acquisition - Helios 44-2 2/58 M42 thread, unmounted at the moment.......

Discussion in 'Adapted Lenses' started by markoneswift, Oct 17, 2012.

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  1. markoneswift

    markoneswift TalkEmount Veteran

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    markoneswift, Oct 17, 2012
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  2. nianys

    nianys TalkEmount All-Pro

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    9.99 ?! You're not serious are you ?? Damn, seems like all French and German mirrorless users are thoroughly aware of lenses worth, we could not find prices remotely as cheap in either country...
     
    nianys, Oct 17, 2012
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  3. markoneswift

    markoneswift TalkEmount Veteran

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    Yes indeed my friend, 9.99 GBP. I find that increasingly, prices on Ebay are rising for stuff like this so I tend to hunt local pawn shops and second hand shops for items like this. Often, these shops have no idea what they have actually got for sale. The guy I bought the Zenit-E from thought I was joking when I said I wanted the lens and was going to throw the body in the trash......
     
    markoneswift, Oct 17, 2012
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  4. quezra

    quezra TalkEmount Top Veteran

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    Yes, this is what I love about the UK, antiques are seen as table-top decor mostly, not many of the dealers are (yet) aware of the reusability of legacy lenses on NEX cameras. Also similar in South Africa - I need to revisit either as soon as possible! (I didn't have a NEX back then :()
     
    quezra, Oct 17, 2012
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  5. dixeyk

    dixeyk TalkEmount All-Pro

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    I love the Helios 44. It's built like a tank and heavy as all get out but man you can make some gorgeous images with it. I have the 44M and it's terrific.
     
    dixeyk, Oct 17, 2012
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  6. markoneswift

    markoneswift TalkEmount Veteran

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    My initial impressions are good, I'm waiting anxiously for the adapter....
     
    markoneswift, Oct 17, 2012
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