helios103_1
The Russian Helios-103
is a high quality normal lens for the Contax/Kiev type rangefinder cameras.
It was sold as a standard lens on the last Kiev models - Kiev-4m and Kiev-4am.
The lens is faster than a usual Jupiter-8M, modern-looking and has the best
aperture stop-clicks I've ever tried.
It is also very sharp and contarsty.
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53 mm |
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1:1.8 (settings from 1.8 to 22) |
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0.9 m - Infinity |
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M40.5x0.5 mm |
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Contax (Kiev) Internal Bayonet |
- Coated glass. Black and chrome finish.
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This Helios-103 was made in 1984. It is in EXC condition. The lens is shown
mounted on a Contax III (not included).
The Helios-103 was supplied as a standard equipment on
the Kiev-4m and Kiev-4am cameras.
Please note: the Helios-103 was apparently made to different tolerances and though it fits nicely on all newer Kievs (from the 60's and up) I had difficulties mounting it on the early Kievs and prewar Contax cameras. I was always able to mount it, but it required some wiggling and, sometimes, more force than one would anticipate.
I had no problem mounting this Helios-103 on a prewar Contax III, but I had to mention this potential problem.
