Author Topic: Helios 44-2 58mm f/2.0 (M42 mount) Lens Samples ***** (Read 8735 times)

gareth · « **on:** January 17, 2010, 09:39:33 PM »

This Russian lens is very affordable.
It's interesting that the Aperture ring is placed at the front.
It requires a bit strength to turn the dial to the aperture number you want.
You then turn the ring next to it to stop down the aperture.
The construction feels sturdy.
It gives nice bokeh as well.

The lens

The lens mounted on E-P2

f/2.0 - 1/160 sec - ISO 200 @ E-P2

f/4.0 - 1/100 sec - ISO 200 @ E-P2

f/2.0 - 1/125 sec - ISO 200 @ E-P2

f2.0 - 1/320 sec - ISO 200 @ E-P2

gareth · « **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2010, 07:22:56 AM »

I got it from a local bidding site in Hong Kong.
I paid ~ USD40 for it.
I believe its second hand price in US sites can be much lower and availability more abundant.

voyager · « **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2010, 09:24:01 PM »

It's an incredibly popular lens. Looks like a tank too!

Jon · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2010, 05:41:42 AM »

I've had quite a few of these lenses, love them.
Years ago I modified a MC vesion to mount on my old 39mm Zenit-1 with added 'bendy lens' tilt effects.

Found it worked quite well on the EP1 as well using the Leica adapter:

bollzy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:25:28 AM »

Here is two pictures I took with this lens at f2.0:

voyager · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2010, 12:02:19 PM »

Very good photos.

Jon · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2010, 02:42:07 PM »

A few more examples from a recent trip to a pet store:

All at f/2, and using my custom mount.

Jason C · « **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2011, 07:26:33 PM »

Here are my samples with the 44-2:

Jason C

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2011, 07:42:46 PM »

These are great photo's,
The subtle colors are fantastic.

Jason C · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2011, 03:50:26 PM »

A few more samples from the 44-2:

Jason C

adash · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2011, 12:15:01 AM »

Amazing colour!

AmstelBright · « **Reply #11 on:** December 24, 2011, 07:24:24 PM »

I've recently obtained this lens very cheaply on eBay and I already like it a lot!

Garibaldi statue on Washington Square Park, New York:

Draw! by AmstelBright, on Flickr

Not sure about the aperture used for that photo - probably something like f/4.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #12 on:** December 24, 2011, 11:41:18 PM »

i must say i love the rendering and way this lens "draws"

if i come across one im snagging it

Helios 44-2 58mm f/2.0 (M42 mount) Lens Samples *****