![]() ![]() Both used the M42 mount, but just as it happened with the later models, they also used Nikon and Pentax K mounts. There were also some later developments like the 50mm f1.8 Helios 77M-4 or the 50mm (or 53mm) f2 Helios 81M. Later, they were fitted with the M42 mount. Early versions have the M39 mount, which means they were probably introduced in the early 1950s. The Helios series also included the 85mm f1.5 Helios 40-2, a fast portrait lens, much appreciated for its particular bokeh. This was probably caused by the fact that the production was divided between a group of factories: KMZ, Jupiter, BeLOMO, Arsenal and possibly others. Despite having plastic parts, their overall feeling is great, as they feel heavy and sturdy.Īs such, the original 44M was produced and sold along with the newer 44M-4 version. For much of their history these lenses were made of metal and hardened plastic. These are reliable, cheap and very robust lenses that have an interesting personality and optical performance. It started as the 44M in the early 1970s but knew different upgrades, ending with the 44M-7 (maybe even a 44M-8) in the 1990s. ![]() ![]() The concept, which also proved successful, had a long history. In parallel, a new design was developed using the M42 mount and thus the 44M appeared. These last two versions came in M42 mount, as the old M39 had been almost abandoned by all manufactures. ![]() Later the 44-2 - "the workhorse" – came, and finally the 44-3, which has a MC layer and was introduced in late 1980s and early 1990s. My copy is from 1989 it was made on the Valdai plant which is not the most recommended plant in Russia, most websites said the the best Soviet plant for quality control in the Soviet years was the KMZ plant. The Helios 44 was the first from the series and it used the M39 mount. The Helios 44-2 is probably the most popular vintage soviet lens. The main focal lengths of the Helios lenses are 50, 58 and 85mm, the latter being a much appreciated portrait lens.Īs mentioned above, one of the first Helios lenses was the 58mm f2, which was inspired by the CZJ Biotar. Thus the Helios lenses were mainly standard lenses which equipped the 35mm film Zenit cameras. The particularity of the Soviet optical industry was that it was organized by lens categories: the wide angles were the MIRs, the telephotos were the Tair and so on. At its beginnings, the Helios 44-2 was a Soviet made copy of the Zeiss lens, but was later developed into something more original. Its history can be traced in Germany, where the Carl Zeiss Biotar 58mm f2 originated from. It does not store any personal data.Helios is another legendary Soviet class of lenses. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". 3x Black HELIOS 44M 2/58 DIY modification filters bokeh inlays anamorphic. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Minimum focusing distance is 0.50m, so gets you pretty nice close-ups with this lens, making it very popular for mid/close portrait shots. It pretty much has it all including the beautiful dreamy flares, very unique swirly bokeh and a great sharpness (providing you get lucky with your copy). It’s always the first lens I recommend to anyone wishing to try out vintage lenses. All versions though were based on the amazing Zeiss’s Biotar 58mm, which explains why Helios 58mm is so well regarded. There are many versions of this lens with the 44-2 model being the most common. The lens has undergone cleaning and testing by the qualified master.īest vintage lens: small, cheap, far from perfect, but incredible in so many ways.Have front screw filter size 77mm and outcide diameter 80mm.Focusing in full range, including infinity. ![]()
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