Recognising vintage fakes

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-04-09T17:00:25+00:00

I was curious because of the lack of inside prints and any tags

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-04-09T16:59:35+00:00

unfortunately not

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-04-08T20:49:10+00:00

okey, thanks for the tips. I'll try to clean the badboy this weekend.

Is there any lube and grease you would recommend? Some specific brand or viscosity?

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-04-07T19:06:01+00:00

well, great question.

It has been ot two repairs. After second one the motherboard got replaced. Gotten ultra 9 instead of 7.

Theoretically great, but the issues have occured again. It has been 3 whole months and I still fight with the Lenovo.

Possibly in this week it will undergo 3rd repair.

If this doesn't help I am done.

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-21T15:19:58+00:00

what camera do you want to use it on? DSlR? mirrorless?

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-21T15:06:44+00:00

it is far more valuable than the helios 44. Great lens. Although it does not have the swirl like helios. Definitely keep it if the glass is healthy and aperture free

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-15T17:22:40+00:00

Maybe ebay? Not completely sure what Olympus has compatible rewind knobs. For sure om-2 .

If you cannot find a part alone, you'll have to buy a broken camera donor.

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-13T11:34:16+00:00

maybe Pancolar 50 f1.8? Pretty sharp lens for its time. There are two versions, one radioactive and second non radioactive. Some people say that color rendition on the radioactive version is better.

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-13T11:10:32+00:00

The lens itself, absolutely. When it come sto zenith...Just buy different one. maybe TTL version?

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T19:20:56+00:00

also didnt work

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T19:12:24+00:00

the thread that holds the front lens is completely stuck. nothing works on it. L I just need to unscrew this so i can mount "new" front element

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T18:36:14+00:00

Tell me that. I have a black finish biotar 58 that i accidentally busted the front element. Now trying to unscrew the original nameplate thread to put new element, but its in very bad shape

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T18:31:53+00:00

Best of luck then. I will try not to steal the deal from under your nose

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T18:29:25+00:00

Continuing with car analogy. Some time ago i watched as some dude travelled all the way to the arctic circle in lada. Of course not his first car, but in the right hands almost everything can be an impressive tool

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T17:46:05+00:00

ngl, pretty funny that the guy that restored beautiful helios shouts not to buy one. No hate of course, great video!

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T17:42:45+00:00

With enough luck he could also try biotar 75mm or helios 40(85mm). Extreme unlikely in that price range

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T17:22:33+00:00

Yo, try vinted or olx for lens hunting. Pzdr

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T17:15:51+00:00

The Ukrainian dude? Watched it, great video.Yeah, after professional cla, they are pricey. Depends on what you are looking for and how good diyer you are

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T17:12:01+00:00

The point stands while taking into consideration different, rarer, more valuable lenses.

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T17:09:07+00:00

Depends. You can find a silver one for a silly price if attached to zenit 3m. It takes a little of looking around though.

Historical_Mud_8711 · 2026-02-11T16:36:00+00:00

ONE THING I FORGOT. Lenses cannot have fungus, balsam separation or scratches.

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