Zenit MC Helios-81H 50mm f/2 : Specifications and Opinions

Zenit MC Helios-81H 50mm f/2

The Zenit MC Helios-81H 50mm f/2 is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, discontinued. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 35 €;

5 users have given it an average vote of 8.2 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	50 mm
Angle of view	46.8°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2
Aperture blades	6
Lenses/Groups	6 elements in 4 groups
Min. focus distance	0.5 meters
Reproduction ratio
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	52 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	240 g
Dimensions	x mm
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Airy

sent on 14 Febbraio 2021

Pros: Well-rounded lens, reasonably sharp, mechanically OK, interesting bokeh

Cons: Not very good at night (halos), marked barrel distortion

Opinion: I use a Nikon (native) version. It is much easier to use than the famed HE 44 because it has auto indexing. Manual focus is smooth and easy. A good allrounder lens, with less "character" than the HE 44 but less quirks too, and better color saturation. Barrel distortion is significant, but easily corrected in post processing. Overall, it is well worth the money.

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Marcello Machelli

sent on 30 Aprile 2017

Pros: Bokeh spiral, a classic of the series. Nikon Attack with infinite fire. Small to carry in your pocket. Price and character.

Cons: A lens with its limitations and distortions, deciding between shadows and lights a bit nervous.

Opinion: I do not see the limit completely manual, it is certainly not a slow-moving lens, but one of the ones with which the composite is sought, the light. It induces to reflect on what you are doing, selecting shots and adjustments. But it should always be like this Nikon Native native that allows you to have that vintage touch on the most popular brands, due to the higher drawer.rnMultiple detachment, hardness, character, for those shots that deserve it. A lens should always be there. We are not talking about a studio lens, detail and precision, to forget, even focusing on 100% fire has fringing and more with lights in the foreground. By contrast, it is well-behaved, it does not improve enormously by closing, in fact, it loses its special effects. If you want to give a vintage tone and spend 60 to 80 euros for about fifty you can stay. There are discreet lenses and other new handsets, those do not pay 35 euros. Compared to other manual and vintage lenses, it's very easy to use.

Antonio Giordano

sent on 01 Dicembre 2015

Pros: Bokeh remarkable.

Cons: Manual focus a bit 'complicated but you just get used to it.

Opinion: I purchased it with a little 'uncertain over the network to a ridiculous figure. After a period of intermittent use I started getting good test better risultati.rnLa feel good lens, especially on APS-C. I am passionate about vintage lenses and Nikon mount me makes life easier. For this reason, the use of Nikon D90 with much satisfaction especially for portraits.

Jasbo

sent on 08 Aprile 2015

Pros: Very bright, beautiful bokeh, vibrant colors

Cons: MF little fluid

Opinion: I passed this lens by an old Kiev 18 on which did an excellent job, since I mounted the new Nikon D7000 from really the best, perfect for portraits with a very soft bokeh effect, becomes a little hard to find fire in the manual but if you get lost a few seconds longer gives a lot of satisfaction!

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Zenit MC Helios-81H 50mm f/2 : Specifications and Opinions

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