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[Ismaelg]

Hello,
 
  Here is a simpler resto job just to keep it going.  I've been very busy with work (that's a good thing) and family lately.  
   
  At the end of World War II, Russia was holding part of Germany which later became East Germany.

[Msiegel]

I can only agree - it's a keeper.  
I think Multicoating was introduced to the 44series with 44-3.
From the 44M-4 MC on the lens was changed from preset to automatic - no auto/manual switch. Filter diameter changed from 49mm to 52mm.
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[Gyurmi]

Oh yes, this lens brings back some fond memories from my youth. I had a Zenit E and dreamed of a Japanese camera, thinking that they were heaps better. Now I know I should have looked upon my Zenit with more respect.
How did you go with the focusin

[Msiegel]

Focusing on my 44M-4s is fine - but they are quite young (late 1980ies). Also my 44-2 does very well. Focusing is not wobbly and not too stiff. Meaning that when holding it at the screwed on lens cap it dies not unscrew when turning the focusing ring from

[Ismaelg]

Hello,
 
  Despite its abused looks, mine works fine.  The focus is smooth.  Not stiff nor loose. There is no noticeable wobble and it feels solid.  
 
Thanks,
Ismael

[Prasanna]

I have a Helios M44; its filter size is 52mm and not 49mm.

[Msiegel]

Filter thread size changed from 49 to 52 during production. All lenses named 44X-x (wher X is a letter and x is a number) have 52mm filter thread (e.g. my 44M-4 has 52mm, my 44-2 has 49mm filter thread). The 44-x lenses have 49mm filters. Even older mod

[Flybye]

I found the exact same lens sitting in my father's cabinet!
Numbers on it:
Helios 44-2
2/58
N0043107
 
I really haven't used it due to it having multiple pits and scratches on it.  But as some have suggested, perhaps the pictures wi