Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 Lens M42 | Red T
Apr 27, 2018 10:37:34 #
HOT Texas wrote:
With 12 blades, Got it in today all the way from Greece, This is a 1952 model 
and I am Loving it, what a lens!!!!!! Just had to take it for a spin.
and I am Loving it, what a lens!!!!!! Just had to take it for a spin.What a beautiful set this is. So well done indeed. What camera did you use and where did you get the lens?....Rich
Apr 27, 2018 10:45:50 #
CLF wrote:
Johnny, thank you for showing off you newest import. 
I still have some older Canon lenses and need to get an adapter to give them a try. Thanks to you, Angela and others who have spiked my interest.
Greg
I still have some older Canon lenses and need to get an adapter to give them a try. Thanks to you, Angela and others who have spiked my interest.
Greg
Greg I have a PRO OPTIC lens adapter which I use on my canon FD lenses. Works very well. I got mine from Adorama. Paid around 49.99 for it....Rich
Apr 27, 2018 14:06:53 #
WOW!!! Love them all, Johnny and that gorgeous bokeh!!!
Can you share where a person could buy one and if it would fit on a Canon!!
I'm finding my Helios is not creating that beautiful bokeh like these!!
Can you share where a person could buy one and if it would fit on a Canon!!
I'm finding my Helios is not creating that beautiful bokeh like these!!
Apr 27, 2018 15:48:20 #
bigwolf40 wrote:
Greg I have a PRO OPTIC lens adapter which I use on my canon FD lenses. Works very well. I got mine from Adorama. Paid around 49.99 for it....Rich
Thank you, Rich. I will get me one.
Greg
Apr 27, 2018 17:48:10 #
Congrats on your new lens, Johnny, and from the looks of these it's definitely a keeper! Especially like the first. Just beautiful!!!
Apr 27, 2018 22:18:48 #
DOOK wrote:
Nice shots, Johnny--you have a beauty there. 
Thanks Earl!!!!!!
Apr 27, 2018 22:20:55 #
CLF wrote:
Johnny, thank you for showing off you newest import.
I still have some older Canon lenses and need to get an adapter to give them a try. Thanks to you, Angela and others who have spiked my interest.
Greg
I still have some older Canon lenses and need to get an adapter to give them a try. Thanks to you, Angela and others who have spiked my interest.
Greg
You bet Greg!!!! Always fun to try!!!!
Apr 27, 2018 22:21:45 #
Apr 27, 2018 22:22:39 #
docshark wrote:
Wow Johnny the bokeh is spectacular!
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Thanks Dock!!!!!
Apr 27, 2018 22:25:09 #
bigwolf40 wrote:
What a beautiful set this is. So well done indeed. What camera did you use and where did you get the lens?....Rich
Thank you Rich!!!! Got the lens off e-bay, Camera used was a Sony a7rII
Apr 27, 2018 23:20:43 #
angela k wrote:
WOW!!! Love them all, Johnny and that gorgeous bokeh!!!
Can you share where a person could buy one and if it would fit on a Canon!!
I'm finding my Helios is not creating that beautiful bokeh like these!!
Can you share where a person could buy one and if it would fit on a Canon!!
I'm finding my Helios is not creating that beautiful bokeh like these!!
Thank you much Angela!!!!
#1 I bought it on e-bay, Do not buy one till I see it first, I have studied these old lenses for years and know what to look for.
#2 it is a M42 mount, you already have a adapter.
#3 your Helios 44-2 is a copy of this lens, I think you need to give it a chance, When I get a new lens I will shoot it for 3 weeks, I shot 150 shots today with it just to learn what it will do and want do. Most people will just shoot one for one day, that want cut it.
#4 I was using a full frame Sony a7rII, it will make some difference in the way the Image will turn out over a crop sensor camera.
#5 here is a shot with a Helios 44-2 on a Canon ( I did not take this picture ) Just to show you I know your lens will do it, you can't learn this over night.
Apr 27, 2018 23:24:32 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Congrats on your new lens, Johnny, and from the looks of these it's definitely a keeper! Especially like the first. Just beautiful!!!
Well Thank you Donna, I love this old sucker, It's the same age as I am.
Apr 28, 2018 08:15:01 #
HOT Texas wrote:
With 12 blades, Got it in today all the way from Greece, This is a 1952 model and I am Loving it, what a lens!!!!!! Just had to take it for a spin.
and I am Loving it, what a lens!!!!!! Just had to take it for a spin.beautiful bokeh and shots, ht. you are having entirely too much fun!!
Apr 28, 2018 09:26:19 #
HOT Texas wrote:
Thank you much Angela!!!! br br #1 I bought it o... (show quote)
Thanks so much, Johnny for your honest input!!! When I bought the Helios, the adapter came with it, I never tried taking it off... but you are right, I need to play with it again and see what it can do... and hope I fall in love with it again!!!
...and this image taken with the helios is wonderful... I'm guessing the subject has to be far away from the background, just like with the lensbabies to get the full effect!
Enjoy the weekend!!
Apr 28, 2018 12:05:29 #
merrytexan wrote:
beautiful bokeh and shots, ht. you are having entirely too much fun!!
Thank you much MT, you got that right, having more fun than a man is aloud to have!!!!!
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