Helios 42-2

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Laylow Skidmore

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Aug 5, 2024, 12:32:35 AM8/5/24

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Soi finally was able to get my hands on a Helios 44-2 actually new from Russia. I am so glad you spoke so highly of it and encouraged me to get it. I LOVE IT! I look forward to getting more of these exciting vintage lenses. Thank you for you research and for providing this website!!

Hi, in your opinion which would be a vintage option for the 700$ sigma 18-35. Fast zoom, good quality, maybe even more focal length that the sigma for say not more than 350-400$? For an Apsc camera.Thanks in advance!

I will be difficult to find a good vintage partner for the Sigma as this has a really modern, sharp look. The Tokina 28-80mm F2.8 is popular choice and costs under $300. The nikon mount version is compatible with just about any camera:

They vary slightly in character and build quality might vary ever so slightly from one factory to another, but in practice, all are really similar, which is my (maybe subjective) opinion ?

-58mm-comparison/

great video. thanks for sharing. It brought me to buy some Helios lenses for my nex 5n. I like the results I produce but I have always problems (due to the non existent image stabilizer in my cam and of course not in the helios) that the shots are not smooth and more shaky/ wobbly.

your shots in the video look great and smooth. how did you hold the camera this smoothly and even being able to adjust focus and apperture?