@jpbturbo I never said I was perfect.

BurnetRhoades is doing this to get a response. I even said I misunderstood the product initially and jumps back in with a meme.

He is doing this on purpose. I can say "buy the product; I don't care" and someone will inevitably turn around and post some meme. I am proposing skepticism for a product whose purpose is highly subjective and no-one will put into laymen's terms why it is absolutely necessary.

So I'll leave it here. And someone will call me stupid, or handicapped, or whatever else you want. And you know what @BurnetRhoades, you should feel sorry.

“Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

@Photoman

even worse... :-)

You still don't get it -but we're used to it by now-, no one bragged, we were talking about "learning", and you (mis) quoted Socrates, next time at least understand what you are trying to quote :) (btw, having 2-3 degrees is considered pretty normal in other countries/cultures, while in the US they've managed to convince you that education is a luxury)

Anyway, if you were a serious -and respectful- individual you could ask through pm, and I could provide you with my Linkedin profile, since you're that intrigued. But you are just acting like a 4yr old, and the rest of us like 5 yr olds :)

Your cognitive issues and logical leaps are fascinating though -especially considering the fact that you are older than 20-, I'll give you that.

@Vitaliy_Kiselev I voice my opinion about a product I've used and it get's edited or pulled, yet you let this crap go on for days? Really?

well, lets do this:

so, what do I get for my money?

• carefully and thoughtful modified lens, that gives me that very special drowned-in-sunlight look
• "refurbished" Helios 44, that can be operated very smoothly (all my other Helios lenses are not smooth to focus or to stop down)
• mft to m42 adapter

is it worth the money if you want that look (that no standard lens will give you so easily)?
yes it is! They had built this lens for me. They did a great job and I love the images I'm getting from it.

I recognize everyone's difference in opinion. I recognize your right to say it.

For whatever it's worth, I'm sorry for acting like a twit.

I have to say this is a cool thing, somewhat daring to market old glass with imperfection. Here's the thing, i'm yet to find a lens, especially vintage that doesn't have some cool characteristic whether it be from fall off, mold, cleaning marks, bokah, whatever, if you find the time to stumble upon the strength and use it based on that they all have a place. I'm a die hard lens guy, and have many, many different types of glass in my collection, rarely do I ever sale any for that reason alone.

Holy cannoli what a thread!!!! I missed out on commenting earlier due to being on vacation.

Firstly, @Alex Thank you very much for providing MUCH needed insight & squashing the verbal idiocy spewed in this thread. You're the reason why I invested in the DSO brand to begin with! Special mention to @jpbturbo, @eatstoomuchjam, @crustovsky, @inqb8tr, @muntus & @3kids for dealing with & standing up to the rants of a presumptuous bully.

Secondly, @BurnetRhoades Thank you for the comic relief! You kept your cool where as I would have lost my sh!t.

I personally LOVE my DSO lens & stand by my recommendation of Richard's craftsmanship. As aforementioned, I will be ordering from him again soon. The FF58 is worth every penny!