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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on March 18, 2019 Pros: Sharpness, circular bokeh, price, color rendition, sturdiness, fluidity of the diaphragm Cons: You should be familiar with manual focus, solvable with a little practice. Opinion: I personally love this lens. Found in the drawer of my late paternal grandfather along with other vintage lenses, I immediately began to feel confident mountain on my mirrorless. I was amazed right away by the razor-sharp image quality it offers, for its bokeh (in certain situations comes that "swirl" effect that I adore) and for the rendition of truly real, concrete colors. Even TA. Other very important detail: the fluidity of diaphragm action, impressive. It is not at all jery and with a nothing you can set it to the desired opening without any effort. The first shots are tough to realize because the focus is very "sensitive" and just a nothing to spoil the photo. Nothing that can not be overcome with a little ' practice. I personally recommend it to anyone who prefers to do portraits and is looking for a particular bokeh. At the current market price is a bargain to seize on the fly! |
 | sent on November 23, 2018 Pros: Incredible sharpness, gorgeous bokeh, manual, construction that not even a tank, feeling, MAF and diaphragm "hard" Cons: Nobody Opinion: My absolute favorite goal. I used it for almost two years on a XT2 (on my profile you can find the photos) and made me sell all the Fuji outfit I owned. It seems to go back in time and shoot to film, a really winning accopiata. Except for Sony I got on hand all the camera brands with their respective OBJECTVI and never has anyone given me as much as this gieoiello. MAF Manual As I like, with hard ring nuts (at least in my model) as Paice to me, sharpness that you wonder why they are still fabricating 50ini when he exists and is still the king. A lens not for all I realize, but objectively we are in front of a masterpiece, also given the price, everyone should at least have tried one. Magic. |
  | sent on May 03, 2018 Pros: Construction of war, blurred, negligible cost (paid 15 euros) lightweight and possibility to take it apart to swap the lenses, all manual. Cons: At this price no one, maybe for chì has FF must be careful not to focus to infinity (tap on the mirror) Opinion: Bought a few days ago and it was love at first sight indeed shot. I had seen pictures taken by the latter on this forum and I thought that blurred and yield were due to an adequate pp instead photos already come out so ... Let's say a form of art in itself (so to speak). Not to mention if you reverse the front lens. leaves a blurred so special that you will not believe their eyes. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to try their hand at special closeup portraits of various kinds. |
 | sent on March 16, 2018 Pros: Construction with noble materials (iron and glass only), Vintage charm, low price, Cons: I have not found any Opinion: Given that I am a simple photographer, I bought this lens a few € by reading the various posts that are opened on vintage lenses, and to measure myself with manual focus. I admit that after the initial "trauma" I enjoyed learning how to use it, in managing the fire and the diaphragm, in programming the adapter ring with confirmation chip (which I recommend to everyone) in understanding how to make the PP images. .. Basic is a good school for everyone ... |
  | sent on December 11, 2017 Pros: Sharp, sturdy, timeless charm, out of focus ... and reminds me of when I was young! Cons: Nobody considering that it is a true vintage Opinion: Bought about a few years ago with a Zenith body about 40 years ago, and accompanied me for almost twenty years, even after I had equipped myself with Nikon. Splendid lens that should be known to be used in full manual or step-down mode. I exhumed it to use it with great satisfaction on a Canon 1300D with Gobe adapter ring. It can not compete with modern high-end optics but with those of the mid-range if it is great. Perfect for portraits on APS-C can be used with satisfaction even in inverted macro or with extension tubes. It is a pleasure to occasionally give yourself moments of real photography and fuck automatisms, stabilizers etc etc ... the one in which you are only you, your lens and the photo you have in mind. Try it for portraits with a blurred effect and you will always carry it with you. It makes you want to go back to the analog ... |
 | sent on December 04, 2017 Pros: Blurred by fear, price, construction, robustness, Cons: not received Opinion: An economic lens, indestructible, which gives a sense of magic to the photos as any vintage lens that respects ... Very little cost (I paid 40-50 euros with the included adapter for the Fujifilm system) .. The rendering is fantastic, especially on portraits, better than many much more expensive lenses ... I just finished writing a review on this lens and if you want to read it I leave you the link that will send you to my site http: // www.giuseppetripodi.it/zenit-helios-44-2-58mm-f2-0/ |
 | sent on October 18, 2017 Pros: Price, Bokeh Cons: And who sees them ?! Opinion: My specimen has just locked the diaphragm ring, so alas, I will only use it to f2 ... that's just what I've always done with this goal. RnI do not think there's anything to say, just do a search in google writing "helios 44-2" and then the reviews are no longer at all.rn my specimen at f2 shows great sharpness if I stay within about 2 meters, plus tends to lose a bit of incisiveness. It's better not to shoot in the backlight or the sun just out of the frame because, apart from the flare that is always lurking, you really lose too much incisiveness. The best of it is with the foliage or a constant background such as a grass, fields of flowers or pebbles. The swirly effect in my specimen is marked but not excessive and used on both apsc and FF I can say that there is no story on FF, all the other pasta.rnBut without looking obsessively on the effect of his bokeh he always succeeds give photoor with a unique character, in its magical way. rnrn I use adapter with confirmation chips and I had to adjust it to -20 in the room. Definitely I would not advise those who can not make microregulation. |
 | sent on July 26, 2017 Pros: Lightweight and compact, bright, versatile, price, blurred, contrast and sharpened closed-loop sharpness. Cons: No counter: I bought it for defects. Opinion: Bought on Ebay by a seller who restores the lenses, just opened the package I thought I had trimmed a new lens. But no: I paid for £ 63, a bang in comparison to the average, but it's really immaculate. Well, I proceed with the review: mounted on the Canon 80D with adapter with microchip of maf confirmation, it turned out to be a micro tacker that looks like a fork on the body. The specimen in my possession has fluid rings, clean blades and "new" lenses. Put to work, TA has unveiled the bokeh that I heard so much about: I was almost moved. The minimum distance of maf is really minimal and allows close shots. Brought out of the house during the golden hour, already at f4 begins to have a fine contrast, sharpness and saturated colors at the right point. He will be a great, small, easy-to-work companion. The purpose for which it is intended is an ambitious project. I hope to know how to squeeze. |
 | sent on June 09, 2017 Pros: Construction, blurred, made at diaphragms closed, price, on Nikon corrects the draw easily Cons: Lack of treatment MC Opinion: I don't want to spend many words on this lens, talking about flaws is pointless.. Because the defects are the merits, that is blurry with swirl effect and image little contrasted and not modern... so a rendition a little of other times if we want.. For €20 the advice for those who want to start evaluating vintage lenses, including lens that fits on Nikon quickly and with a €1 adapter and a few minutes to internally space the optical groups without losing particularly in yield reaching infinity on APS-C and still useful distance for a portrait set on FF. |
 | sent on May 07, 2017 Pros: Construction, weight, size, bokeh, price, sharp Cons: Flare, decline in contrast Opinion: I have this goal for about a year and I use it on nikon d7000. The construction is excellent, completely in metal, embedded front, compact and very lightweight. Using it on nikon loses infinite focus so you can use it simply for portrait or inverted macro. As portraits I have to say that it is a good lens, sharp already at 2.8 but still great even af ??2. It has an unmade blur with its swirly effect and this makes it really great for this type of photo. I recommend the use of a hood because it is very subject to contrast cracks (recoverable without PP problems) and flare. The maf is not too simple on nikon since the distance scale can not be referred to, so you have to rely on the green ball. That is why I find it a goal in which the photo should be studied before it is taken and it is difficult to capture moments of spontaneity (obviously who is more experienced in focusing by hand may not experience this problem). As regards theMacro I have to say that it was a real surprise this lens. Only with an inversion ring can you achieve an excellent playback ratio and with extension tubes you can reach truly amazing magnifications! In short, with a few euros (about 50) you have a great lens for your portrait and with 20 you can have a macro that gives you great satisfaction. To be absolutely and not be scared if you lose the fire to infinity, the lens gives great satisfaction anyway !!! |
 | sent on January 21, 2017 Pros: Amazing Bokeh, paltry price, weight, construction. Cons: Defects? Are we joking? Opinion: Purchased on Juza for only 20 EUR, Helios 44-2 produces images of superlative, modern outperforming targets over 1000 euro.rnAdattato on my Fujifilm XE2s, this fabulous lens MADE IN USSR, is giving me the fabulous outdoor portraits. The focus is what you can easily find on the net, a blurred fairytale. What struck me is also building: iron and glass, stop. I recommend it to everybody. |
 | sent on October 12, 2016 Pros: Funny, inexpensive, adaptable on any SLR / mirrorless, crisp, FUZZY FROM FEAR Cons: nobody Opinion: Just look at the photos you can do with this little guy, would not serve to add altro.rnE 'clear already at TA, very closing improves, has a blurred that I find crazy, has a character that few other well possiedono.rnCosta little slow, a 50in euro for a specimen in excellent condition (and I mean nothing good scratches, smooth rings, not jerky and without play), if you spend less are specimens with defects such as nuts that are planted occasionally making maf and closing of the iris difficult in the long run, not completely nuts "firm" but with games to be placed ... not worth according mern |
 | sent on April 27, 2016 Pros: Crisp 2.8-compact, the focus ring is excellent bokeh Cons: flare, but you can use it to your liking Opinion: For the amount that it costs you to have, it is located on the 30 € with shipping by the Ukrainian or the like but it is very rare that they are in really good condition. For a helios 44-2 in excellent condition that is with the rings that have no game and no lines it takes no less than 50 € ... but it is a lens for ever! It 'really fun to play with his blurred buckshot circolari.rnLa sharpness is good to f2, f2.8 in poi.rnIl excellent to flare makes it interesting for ritrattirnè low in contrast but with a minimum of PP is resolved to its piacimentornVerdetto: from have! |
 | sent on March 24, 2016 Pros: Blurry magical Swirly, price, weight and reduced size. Cons: Flare and little sharpness at full aperture. Opinion: Version 2 Helios has a diaphragm 8 blade (unlike the newer versions that have 6), and a preset aperture ring that lets you choose from such as diaphragms work. My original f / 2 is soft and at the same time affected much of flare, stopped down to f / 2.8 improves already very increasing sharpness and contrast and resistance against the light. The best of it by f / 4. If put in the right conditions brings out his character: I speak of the famous focus Swirly, a very special kind of whirling blur. The best way to be able to get it is to choose a background full of light sources (such as the leaves of a tree illuminated by the sun, or a flowery sunny field, etc.). Not being a monster in sharpness and being a vintage manual is certainly not the aim of every day, but in those circumstances in which you can pull out its certain character gives different photos from the other. |
 | sent on March 19, 2016 Pros: Blurry swirly on everything! Price, weight, brightness Cons: Lit, flare, Manual (?) Opinion: Optics bought the bay to try, today gave shots beautiful, I love the swirly bokeh me and if you do not want to spend a lot to get it is the lens for you. Sometimes the sounds to much more expensive goals as to the yield. Eye only to flare, the picture becomes very soft, although sometimes the effect is pleasant. The use with adapter on canon. Highly recommended! |
 | sent on March 18, 2016 Pros: Price, quality / price ratio, weight, construction, bright, swirly bokeh, sharpness, full manual Cons: Backlighting and flare Opinion: I bought this lens to 30 euro on ebay and it was a bargain. Great for portraiture thanks to the focal length and the typical blurry, very good for the small landscape if you close the aperture to earn some 'of sharpness. I use it on 5D with an adapter that also confirms the maf and is a pleasure, generates almost addictive. Those interested can look at the review that I shared on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdlpc72DVBU |
 | sent on March 11, 2016 Pros: Bokeh, swirl, construction, clarity, ease of disassembly and internal cleaning, colors, baffles preset ring. Cons: Little sharpness to TA, little resistance to flare (personally, not a great defect), but above all: every copy is a special case. Opinion: Goal from the nominal charge, this model Helios proves great for both portraits (thanks to its softness at room temperature and its fuzzy fairytale) that still life (thanks to the sharpness that recovers once even diaphragmed one stop) and macro ( thanks to the preset aperture ring that lets you work smoothly and stop down with extension tubes and reversing rings). Of robust construction, it proves to be particularly simple to disassemble for eventual cleaning of the lenses and of the diaphragm, which in most of the specimens of lubricant is particularly dirty. The swirl makes it a great lens for artistic photos and sought; very fun to use. The colors that returns just amazing: every picture taken with this Helios has a wonderful atmosphere, rare colors in modern optics, and also more expensive. The little resistance to the flare is not in my opinion a big problem and could, in some cases, give even more character even with the "defect" of the "bokeh swirlato". In my opinionIt is a "must", and collectibles that true owner in the pink of their team goals. Its vintage charm and its actual performance, including strengths and weaknesses, make it unique and special, able to convey emotions with every shot ever granted. Unfortunately, all I have said so far, it might be only for my copy, and some others, because, having been built by hand decades ago, each specimen could differentiate themselves from others. In fact, they are not a few people who notice differences between more of the same model ... Overall, it shows a slow character and never tires. |
 | sent on February 11, 2016 Pros: cost, value for money, that is unbelievable, robust, all-metal feeling, spectacular bokeh. Cons: a little soft at room temperature and sharp only in the center but perhaps is its beautiful, backlit. Opinion: I must say, I found it at a flea market at 25 € and has an exceptional blurred if you have a little patience to learn to understand how it works. At the center it is sharp as it serves for portraits, blurs the edges in swirling and dramatically in some lighting situations. I use it on nex-6 and I got a few pictures that I like very much. suffers much the backlight, but it can be exploited to get some details fluorescent colors, is a lens that I love. |
 | sent on January 06, 2016 Pros: cost, construction, performance, blurred beautiful, bright Cons: He suffers a little backlit Opinion: taken at no cost by a reflex zenith of my father, I use it with my Nikon SLR adapter, my then, it is in perfect condition, that is, a nice lens with a beautiful blurred doing a little makes a vintage effect. rnprevalentemente use it for portraits and, on many occasions I prefer it to other fixed lenses that possiedo.rncome said suffers backlit, although on many occasions I try specifically flare in ritratti.rnconsiglio strongly, even given the price, to try it you have the chance, I personally could not do without. |
 | sent on November 19, 2015 Pros: Blurred wonderful, swirly bokeh in some lighting conditions, excellent construction Cons: It is not a lens 'sharpest', on nikon I lose maf infinity (also with changing the optical unit) Opinion: With this objective we must look for the situation, there are light conditions that create a fantastic bokeh. The sharpness is what it is, a TA is very very soft, improves dramatically closing of the first stop. The construction is that of a Russian old lens, iron and glass. The version in question (44M-2) I think the best (I also had the 44M-4) for construction, ring diaphragms and because it lacks any mechanism for automatic (Which of these lenses make the construction less solid) rnrnConsigliato on mirrorless, Nikon is there to think about, is a lens to be changed if you want a little more of 'field of fire', there are several tutorials and is not a difficult process. |
 | sent on July 06, 2015 Pros: Price (came free), quality of the bokeh, robustness, ease of disassembly for cleaning inside Cons: She suffers tremendously backlight (without hood), chock full of lube above the diaphragm blades Opinion: I found fortuitously, this objective in the attic of my father in law, unused and in perfect condition so they seem new. I immediately bought a ring adapter with chip confirmation MAF and has become my drug. Very difficult for me to use, but when imbrocchi shooting right with bokeh right, leaves you fiato.rnInternamente was full of lube and you could see some footprints on the internal lens, with a thousand tutorials on the tube, I was able to open it fully- I find it very beautiful and clean bene.rnLo portraits laid wide open or just under. |
 | sent on April 15, 2015 Pros: Price, blur, brightness, strength. Cons: Sharpness in the corners, is worse than drugs. Opinion: When I became interested in vintage lenses, I heard so much about this goal, so much so that in November 2014 I decided to take it; I can say I spent my money well (although not many have seen the cost). Since I installed on my 600D I can not help it. Being cheaper lenses (even then, we speak of the '70s), have received anti reflexes; which might seem like a counter, but it is this peculiarity to make this special goal: to TA all the points of light out of focus are transformed into "buckshot" in my opinion beautiful to see. Great for portraits (at least on aps-c) since the blurry figure by 8 aperture blades morbidissimo.rnDi remains robust construction, moreover, comes from an era (and especially from a place) where things were not you think for the "disposable". rnL'unica flaw is the sharpness in the corners is not too good, it also improves stopping down slightly. Nevertheless, the helios is a fun lens and, if desired, creative. |
 | sent on April 14, 2015 Pros: Quality / price ratio, blur, brightness Cons: Manual .. but I like it !! Opinion: I found myself this lens vintage inherited from the park optics of an old Zenit I posseduto.rnDa when I mounted on my Pentax k20d with its adapter m42 I'm loving it and I can not help it !! rnOttimo for portraits that returns the background one blurred eccezionale.rnLa focus is a little 'resistance, but do not find it a big problem. My version is the 44-2 8 lamelle.rnE 'a lens solid, well made and good quality for the cost which is also on baya.rnA those who wanted to take the advice .. for a few euro quality rnrnrn !! |
 | sent on July 31, 2014 Pros: Price / quality ratio unsurpassed. Bokeh beautiful and distinctive: a signature. Sharpness quite good considering the price. Cons: You fall in love and neglect the other optics. MAF a little 'duretta Opinion: It is easily found in flea markets that sell junk, often in support of some old Zenit, but just as easily online.rnE 'perspective gorgeous: bright and versatile, very good overall quality, that is much much much more than what it costs and costs very little because optics was the "standard" camera great mother russia. It 'basically a "clone" of Biotar Zeiss 58 f2. Product to millions and millions of pieces, perhaps even in different versions produzione.rnEsistono marked by the letters K or M depending on the type of attack, and a number that identifies the serie.rnPiù higher the number, the higher the optical definition. There are versions with different types of diaphragm, ranging from 13 up to 6 lamellae (the most common) and some have 8. I have a Helios 44-4 and 44-6 and practically does not change nulla.rnOttica have absolutely! ! My "vintage" preferita.rnStraordinaria in portraits (focal perfect for aps-c) is absolutely versatile and surprising at every opportunity. |
 | sent on May 03, 2014 Pros: Price (found at 30 Euros shipped) blur that takes your breath away Cons: Manual focus, state of the lens (when you buy it best to make sure the conditions). sharpness is not high in TA Opinion: I bought this lens for 30 Euros on the bay. as I said in against, Ta is not extremely sharp, but the purpose of this lens definitely is not to be a file with one blurred lama.rnrnRestituisce gorgeous, especially if they are placed behind the subject of the lights. lately is the only fixed lens that I use even though it is manual. I'm bewitched |
 | sent on March 28, 2014 Pros: price on the internet ranging from 30/50 euros Cons: sharpness, difficult to focus with adapter ring Opinion: I found it in the attic an old zenith with a Zenit Helios 44-2 58mm f/2.0. Immediately I thought I had found a little treasure, a real lens all glass and iron, but I guess I was wrong. For charity is not bad, but you can not do much. At full aperture is not clear and it's up close for a while, so it becomes a little clearer, however, loses its charisma. I try to make myself a little bit more pleasure and then if anything will change my review. |
 | sent on February 15, 2014 Pros: Solidity, focus, brightness and price. Cons: manual (maybe a pro :-) impossible to use it against the Opinion: If you happen to catch it, do it! Say no more! Please note that you may not remove più.Lo focus is gorgeous as well as extended depth of field makes tantissimo.La focus is certainly very strange but for portraits and details of the landscape is gorgeous. It weighs, and is manual but given the price and sturdiness are only advantages! |
 | sent on August 19, 2013 Pros: Price (paid 25 € complete with adapter), blur, sharpen (for 25 € is a blade), very smooth focus ring, the final rendering, video Cons: no resistance to flare, you may not use more than the other goals! Opinion: excellent lens, has a yield beautiful, soft blur, and in the presence of light behind the subject, creates "buckshot" absolutely pleasant. although it is not resistant to flare (90% of the photos unusable), in the presence of the light, the contrast tends to zero, which in pp is easy to fix, and sometimes it is almost an advantage. for video is phenomenal. |
 | sent on March 05, 2013 Pros: Incredible value price despite its quality and brightness of the fire-rnCorsa very long and precise, particularly suitable for film-maker-rnDiaframma continuous ability to use intermediate values-rnLunghezza particular focal-rnBokeh pleasant rnResistenza to flare-faint but peculiar ... and absolutely 70's-rnEnorme availability on the used market-rnRiproduzione of the optical system of the Zeiss Biotar- Cons: Quality control is not particularly careful at the time of production (a little 'luck to have a good example)-RNA that, for me, all things considered no difettorn Opinion: Inherited from my father and then to me with a huge value affettivo.rnFotograficamente talking about is part of a series of objectives to Russian economic lives are proving very popular among film-makers who use digital SLR with lens adapter to turn their video.rnObiettivo versatile enough, perhaps more suited to portraits considered open and bokeh (especially on APSC) rnOttimo for close-ups and details genere.rnCapace to give retro-looking images if used well in controluce.rnConsigliatissimo for those who love the genre vintage but also for those who want to spend a bright lens really, really little. (giving up all the comforts of technology) rnIo simply love it |
 | sent on March 05, 2013 Pros: Practical, good sharpness, bright, price abbordabilissimo adapter, easy to find and buy Cons: the coating is excellent, forcing a bit the ring of focus is likely to run dry (at least in my model), suffers slightly flare Opinion: I have had this light for a few years, giving me good shots, for reasons of force majeure I sold it (with regret) is an f: 2 bright, very nice hand, and precisely in focus, even if only manual. suffered the flare, and resulting chromatic aberration, especially during peak hours, but otherwise great piece for that price then! |
 | sent on March 04, 2013 Pros: price, f2.0, low-cost adapter Cons: 20 € I can not see counter Opinion: I tried it the other day, and I was amazed to be a particularly slow to € 20. I mainly used to make video and is very bright with good image quality. The aperture ring is smooth, suitable especially for videographers who engage with vintage lenses! RnHa a good minimum distance of focus and when used with the appropriate tubes can become an excellent macro for the fotografi.rnPer APSC also goes well with anamorphic lens to create the effect cinemascope.rnNel side photo I do not mind at all, I love the effect vintagerncmq consigliassimo, what you buy now with 20 € / 30 €?? |
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