Helios 44M-6, Front lens
Helios 44M-6, Front lens

Helios 44M-6, MC 58mm F2. An unforeseen random purchase opportunity. To try and test

I'm going to buy this vintage lens, it's the clone of the most famous and known, PENTACON 50mm f/1.8. Change only the name brand on the barrel. But it's exactly a PENTACON. It costs a few tens of euros less, it is certainly less resalable in the future. But it is a lens with excellent characteristics, with F1.8 that fascinates and interests me. I'm looking for a good quality piece, we'll see if I get lucky.

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Revuenon Auto MC 50mm F1.8

Revuenon Auto MC 50mm F1.8. Next vintage lens coming to test and try in the field

I'm going to buy this vintage lens, it's the clone of the most famous and known, PENTACON 50mm f/1.8. Change only the name brand on the barrel. But it's exactly a PENTACON. It costs a few tens of euros less, it is certainly less resalable in the future. But it is a lens with excellent characteristics, with F1.8 that fascinates and interests me. I'm looking for a good quality piece, we'll see if I get lucky.

Continue ReadingRevuenon Auto MC 50mm F1.8. Next vintage lens coming to test and try in the field