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K5IIs + Helios M42-2 with reversed front element

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Sjak
Sjak Veteran Member • Posts: 7,318
Re: K5IIs + Helios M42-2 with reversed front element
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It's always fun to do these experiments!

The danger is that depending on the background, the viewer's attention is drawn by the center-point of the swirl. So if the subject is off-center, it may compete with the "eye of the swirl". From this series, I think #3 is the best, exactly for this reason.

Another thing you may wish to experiment with is the post-processing of these images. Increasing brightness will probably greatly enhance these images.

But continue experimenting

On the adapted lens forum, there are more people who use the 44-2 with reversed front element, often to great effect.

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