Helios 44-2

When I came back home from work, my present had arrived. A new lens. I found one, much quicker than I thought, for £35 GBP on Ebay, and also on Ebay a M42 mount adapter ring for £3 GBP.

For those who are interested: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helios_(lens_brand)

Added another link: https://digital-photography-school.com/creating-swirly-bokeh-with-the-helios-44-2-lens/

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

@kali66 happy as a child :-)

[KWind]

A very cool image!

[kali]

hahaha have fun! will be really interesting to see the kinds of shots you make, compared to what i do with it

[kali]

@gozoinklings is still thinking about it

[Pyrrhula]

Gefeliciteerd met Uw nieuwe aanwinst. Dat schept verplichtingen.

[Helen Jane]

looks like you are happy enough with your purchases here, and this is a great way to show you looking ahead to a future with your new lens.

[Karly]

Great image - and interesting wikipedia article!

[Harry J Benson]

creative double exposure

[Catherine Pace]

that is a very good price and looks lovely ... still thinking !! @kali66 :o)

[john morley]

up up- cycling . great way to get new lenses at a great price . and I like manual focusing .

[Tina]

Gefeliciteerd, altijd fijn zo’n present

[Susan]

No end to creativity then?! enjoy!

[Bep]

Gefeliciteerd met zo'n mooi cadeau!

[Suzanne]

I love the look of excitement on your face, enjoy your new lens

[Kathy]

I, too, will be interested in seeing your photos using this new lens.

[Sheralee S]

Great double exposure, I think it would also work for the 52pom2018 first prompt of overlay.

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

@bella_ss thanks, was thinkingof your challenge (52 self portraits) but have a lot going on, so not sure yet (maybe next year's challenge).

[Sheralee S]

@overalvandaan Yes, you are participating in quite a lot :)

[Walks @ 7]

How lucky and may your new toy bring you lots of fun and excitement. Love the processing. Fav!

[☠northy]

A lovely image... enjoy the new toy!

[David]

Super image... let the fun begin!