Zenit Helios MC 44M-7 58mm f/2.0 : Specifications and Opinions

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Davidtrt

sent on 21 Dicembre 2021

Pros: Sharpness in the center, contrast, colors, construction, swirl

Cons: Sharpness decays quickly as soon as you move away from the center

Opinion: I have the 44M-7 version that I use on nikon D750, exclusively for portraits with swirl effect. With ultra-thin adapter comes to focus at about 1.5m, I bought a mechanically modified specimen to get up to 4 meters (which covers almost all situations to create the swirl, besides it would touch on the mirror) and transmission of the value of the aperture. Without therefore the retreat of the rear lens alone which instead would worsen its quality. Sharpness in the center really remarkable, at f2 is probably better than all the various manual nikkor 50mm with the same aperture, too bad that it decays very quickly as soon as you move away from the center. To have sharpness up to the edges you need to close quite a bit. Fortunately, even at TA the contrast is high and the chromatic aberrations are well controlled, which contributes a lot to making the photos pleasant even when the sharpness is not at the top. I took some shots in autumn with the sun low with colors so beautiful that already in the room they seemed post-produced, but I read discordant opinions about it so maybe it depends on the room or the conditions. Tank construction, aesthetically essential but quite well finished. Corsa maf long as the nikon pre-AI and AI (so not short as the AI-S), takes about 3/4 of a lap, feeling of the golden times. Ridiculous price for what it offers, if you like to fiddle with vintage lenses is a must buy.

Aletexano

sent on 25 Agosto 2020

Pros: Compactness, sharpness, bokeh swirly, flare resistance, price, vintage

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: One of the most beautiful surprises among the vintage goals tried. Unreachable value for money. Sharp even at maximum opening. Manual fire easily manageable thanks to the wide and generous dial in the calibration. Incredible flare resistance. It features beautiful portraits featuring its famous bokeh swirly. Impossible not to have in the kit.

Aneworld

sent on 20 Agosto 2020

Pros: Colors, sharpness already in TA, bokeh always nice, price

Cons: No one saw the cost of 30 euros

Opinion: Fantastic optics, as the detractors of Russian optics say, this copy of the Zeiss Biotar 58mm f2, is fantastic. I was lucky enough to find the latest version, 44M-7, at 30 degrees, never better spent money. The bokeh is always nice, at least until F2.8, but for the swirly it takes a bit of practice. RECOMMENDED STRA lens for those looking for original shots with a special touch. The only mole, suffers so much backlight, but if you like, flares are insured. Vote 9

Ph.ivan95

sent on 20 Maggio 2019

Pros: Colors, sharpness (envied by so many goals even top-end), ridiculous cost, particular and interesting bokeh

Cons: Absolutely no one

Opinion: A very interesting vintage lens, I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a manual lens without spending a fortune. Better on FF to have a precise 58mm and not be too long, it's fine even on APSC even if you have to consider the multiplication factor. Easy to find for the big productions that made but: check the lenses that there are no mushrooms and that all the nuts are in place. Having said this super recommended, the 50 euros best spent.

user92328

sent on 01 Maggio 2019

Pros: My specimen is a crazy blade and at the same time with an amazing bokeh and creamy vent typical of the Helios.... it lends itself to any photographic genre giving a very high quality especially considering that including shipping costs is around 50 €...

Cons: it does not hold the backlight very well and wrapped you create halos on the sides of the frame, but the backlight photos do the same and you can get original and creative results ......

Opinion: Optics to have both for the fantastic bokeh and for the 360° yield on any other photographic genre.... mounted on the a7 you have a very convenient pairing to carry around, even in the pocket of any jacket or kway, in fact it is the optics that I use most ... I have published very few shots made with this lens but in hard disk I have an infinite number of photos, more than anything, on the type of photographic bokeh, I could publish for years a photo a day ... I have nothing more to say than that, I deeply love this optics.... I add, on the a7r2 it's more than fine...

Renato Togni

sent on 29 Ottobre 2018

Pros: Price, bokeh, weight and size, Swirley effect

Cons: Color rendition

Opinion: I took it with Nikon F mount and use it on FF to make the most of the effect of the bokeh. My specimen is mechanically and optically very good. The best effects of the blur are produced at full aperture (on FF) while, with regard to the sharpness at open apers, it is sufficient only in the center. If it closes a little it improves considerably. I think the weak point is the reproduction of colors. It is suitable for b/w photos. I have other lenses Helios 58/F2 that have similar features. Those interested in the purchase should know that the outstanding copies of Nikon F-adapted lenses can interfere with the FF mirror because, in order to achieve infinity focus, they are modified with the rearmament of the rear doublet. I myself have adapted one of these M42 screw-pitch lenses by simply unscrewing the back. It works, with the necessary precautions. The M42-Nikon F adapters are located a little money on Chinese sites. I do not recommend those with the built-in lens because of the often poor quality. For any details are available.

Libtechnologies

sent on 18 Maggio 2018

Pros: Sharpness, bokeh, ease to use

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: I had the pleasure of using this lens on an X-T20 with M42-FX K&F adapter ring. It was immediately love at first photo! I was impressed by the ease of use and allows you to operate in manual mode with speed and harmony. In my opinion it reaches the maximum of sharpness around F4-8, however even at F2 behaves very well, giving away some fabulous bokeh... Great for portraits and nature. It ' nice to play even without lens hood on sunny day, because it allows you to get beautiful effects swirling... It's one of those optics you always get behind. I would recommend for a lens that is around 35-50 euros.

Phshoot

sent on 16 Maggio 2018

Pros: Sharpness, blurry, usability, soft dials

Cons: it's not AF' is not 1.2' is not a zoom - hard dials (bring it from a repairing photo )

Opinion: I use it with manual M42 adapters. It has a frightening sharpness and multicoating treatment on the lenses. I really like it. Metal body. It's a fantastic lens for portraits if you use it on apsc and for street on full format. What about... if he has any flaws I bought him for those ! I think it's a very good lens and addictive like all Helios. ........... about the dials, which some complain about the hardness: the specimens must be checked by a photoreparator, or buy those that have already been checked, including dials. And then consider that they are slow of at least 50 years ago, but they are worth it !

user131649

sent on 16 Maggio 2018

Pros: Sharpness, chromatic rendition and Magnificent bokeh. Price

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: For 20 euros I brought home from a market zenith and attached this lens that I also used on digital. Majestic quality. It has a bokeh at F2 which is awesome you'll fall in love with it right away. Even the flares it produces are decided and add a more to the photograph. Price quality really excellent maybe the focus ring is a tad tricky but maybe it just depends on the weather. Maybe it mixes tropo to F2 but I like it just so especially in the portraits is really exceptional. It has a patina that saturates some colors and is magnificent. You can not in my opinion not have for this price.

Mick92

sent on 01 Gennaio 2018

Pros: Brightness, sharpness and blurred by shivering

Cons: Anything

Opinion: Bought at 70 euros at a flea market together with a Zenit 122 and a 200 mm jupiter. I would say it was a bargain. The sharpness is unsettling, the fuzzy thrill and is at very honest prices. I keep it mounted on an old Canon 10d, and as far as I'm concerned it has made the 50mm F1.8 obsolete. rn If you get one in your hands buy it, it really deserves to have one.

Matt46

sent on 14 Ottobre 2016

Pros: Crystal clear, blur typical, economic

Cons: nobody

Opinion: My second favorite after helios 44-2, with it shares the character but the 44-m7 is very much clearer. Bright enough, very cheap, is located less than 50 € in very good condition, with well difettucci less but not worth saving these prezzi.Non I can recommend it, a must! RNE 'compatible with virtually all SLR and all mirrorless, is that you have for me

Luca T.

sent on 15 Marzo 2015

Pros: Quality objective, so common and cheap as extremely valuable and fun to use. The blur is a signature page in the photographs, the sharpness is very good already at room temperature and the building is solida.rnE 'obviously a manual lens and dated, but for what it costs is one of the "must have" for those who want fun to photograph.

Cons: For the quality / price ratio which, frankly I do not come to mind ...

Opinion: I purchased a Helios 44M-7 after reading numerous reviews from various fans and intrigued by his legendary bokeh.rnChe say, I was really happy after trying it once before; is easy to use, it is really well built as many optic once and gives images uniche.rnChi try these objectives often can not have just one ... and I do not think we need to explain why!