KMZ MC Helios-44M-4 58mm 1:2 vs Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 goes wider (50mm vs 58mm).
- KMZ MC Helios-44M-4 58mm 1:2 reaches further (58mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | MC Helios-44M-4 58mm 1:2 | SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KMZ | Pentax |
| Mount | M42 | M42 |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 58mm | 50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Blades | 6 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 4 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 300 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 42 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 64 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | n/a |
KMZ MC Helios-44M-4 58mm 1:2
A later multi-coated version of the Soviet 58mm f/2 Helios in M42 mount. It keeps the swirly bokeh character of the Biotar-style design.
Pros
- Multi-coating improves contrast
- Strong, recognizable bokeh
- Easy to adapt
Cons
- Soft at f/2
- Copy quality varies
Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4
This 50mm f/1.4 fast manual-focus standard prime lens from Pentax fits M42 mount cameras. A classic Takumar lens from the Pentax screw-mount era, popular for vintage-lens adapting.