Please visit my eBay stores at: www.ebay.com/usr/kosbik84 www.ebay.com/usr/retrofotohouse

Instructions unclear, I can now see into the future with my Helios. Just kidding, perfect tutorial, I’ve re-lubricated my three Helios lenses with ease. Thanks.

Thank you for this! Perfect instructions and easy to follow. My Helios went from being super difficult to turn to being buttery smooth

Thank you for this! I'm no longer terrified of taking apart the focus helicoid

Thanks for the tutorial! I was apprehensive but decided to dive in once I gathered some tools. I got halfway. The screws in that last ring are about 1.2mm and I don't have a good screwdriver that small. The screws have destroyed a few cheap drivers tonight tho. I couldn't get it all… so I decided to get some and see what happens. Instead of removing that ring, I focused the lens out as far as I could and cleaned in the exposed helicoid with qtips, a toothbrush, and a rag, with isopropyl alcohol. Then I added fresh grease with a qtip, and closed up the whole lens assembly. It's already a million times better, night and day difference in effort required to focus, even if only some 50% cleaned. One thing to note, on my 44-2 (79xxxxx serial number) that 91% isopropyl alcohol takes off the black paint. While it's beautiful under the black (cause I wiped out the entire inside) - my aperture zone area is a bit less black now. I may have lowered the value of this lens, no idea really, but I increased the usability by a factor of 10. Thanks again!

many thanks. My 44-2 focus didn't went below 0,7m fix it with the procedure described here. God job.

Hi, уважаемый! - случайно попал на твой видео-канал, по поиску об СССР-ких линз, их обслуживание и т.д. Респект тебе за такие видео, всё наглядно и доступно. Недавно друг подарил helios 44-2 - буду обслуживать. Ещё раз спасибо за хороший материал! п.с. на канал подписался, не забываю нажимать куда надо - тем более из-за дальнего рубежа хоть какая-то копейка капнет :)

How you did it was barbaric, but still educative and I'm still grateful for that knowledge.

Your video explains very clearly and simple Thank you 🎀

Thank you for all yours video ,great job . GOD bless you ,your family and your country..

Hello, thanks for your video, its very helpfull. Did 44M 2/58 (from 80s) has the same architecture inside to cleaning & lubricate ? Thanks.

Hi, on my 44-2 the rear element that screws into the adapter is making a clicking noise when moved around and the focus barrel is a bit stiff. Would re-greasing it help with the clicking?

Thx for sharing.

Hello, i have Helios 44-2 and i have a situation. The spacer that is in lens group and in front of focus group. Can you tell me the thickness of this spacer? Thank you for your help.

many thanks, I just finished regreasing my Helios 44 regreasing at 12:07 and 13:00 is indeed very important, at first attempt I didn't do this, now focusing is much smoother.. when I got it it was so stiff you couldn't focus anymore :) btw, do you know a way how to grease or make the preset aperture ring on the front go smoother? it is very hard to operate..

Hi. Extremely helpful videos. Your videos have given me the confidence to try refurbishing my Helios. I have one copy of M39 mount Helios 44 which is in excellent optical condition but focus is too tight. Unfortunately I can't open the lens as it seems jammed. Do you have any advice? I would love to bring this lens back to function. Thanks

I have a Helios 44-2 which has what I can best describe as focus backlash. That means that when I turn the focus ring with the hills and valleys the ring moves but the distance does not change immediately. Do you know if this is due to wear, sloppy tolerances, or if this would improve if I re-greased the lens. Perhaps I should try tightening those 3 screws> Any input would be appreciated.

Hello :) just ordered a Helios 44-2 MC from you and waiting for it :) Question, do you also plan to make a lubrication video for the Jupiter-37A?

Very good information video. What is the lubricant or grease you use?

Hey! Is there a rule of thumb for how frequently this procedure is usually required? Once per year / every 5 years etc? Thanks for your work and videos. I have one of your 44-2's with the Nikon tweak :)

Thanks for the video! I have an issue where my lense I purchased has a focus ring that won't budge at all, and I mean not one bit. Does this sound like a mechanical issue or lack of lubrication? How would you go about diagnosing something like this? Also what type of screw driver are you using? Thanks

I was doing the part at 6:55, but the unscrewed part popped off. Which is why I didn't mark it. After assembling, the lens focuses only in an incomplete range. Any advice on how to find the right thread arrangement???

Great video! I can't seem to take the front off of my lens? Any suggestions?

I noticed that the lens in the video looks like a Type 7 or 8 Valdai made version. Are the disassembly steps the same for a Type 6 BeLOMO new body version? I couldn't unscrew the optical block from the helicoid part (1:34), which led me to believe there are different steps for the Type 6 BeLOMO new body version. I'm trying to fix the wobbly screw mount part of my copy of the lens!

Hello! I have a helios 44-2 kmz, the optical block is stuck, i can remove it. I put some WD40 but doesnt work! What can i do??

thanks for the tutorial lenses are perfect now

I followed this but when I close the lens, it no longer can fosu to infinity. in the part you are holding in your right hand at 12:46, there is another pin, not the one I can see in your lens, that prevents the other half of the lens from screwing all the way down. Not sure how it was set before as i have not touched that pin...

Where can I find the tiny screws that keep the focus ring in place. Mines broke. Also, any information on the dimensions of those screws?

I had to disassemble a Helios 44 (not the 44-2) to lubricate it, but the re-assembly is very difficult for the focusing ring parts and it's very different from the 44-2 version

Hello, I've got a question - how much strength do I have to take to turn off the optical system? I cannot unscrew it in any other way and I'm afraid that I can damage something. Any suggestions to help? thanks in advance!

By any chance do you have any videos on lubing original helios 44 13 blades?

Mine is going stiff halfway when turning the aperture. You think this process will fix it? Also it makes clicking sounds like it's loosing up. And it Can be heard in the video I shot 😭

Hello! I have a Helios 44 that has a very stiff focus ring. But the problem is that I cant remove the optical block. Do you know what I can do? Thanks

Hy. Is it possible to to remove the play in the back ring/focus? It's just a small clicking noise when I turn the ring at the connection thread. Thank you

How big are the small screws, which thread and which length? Thanks in advance. With best regards

Can I use this method(screw) to separate the helicoid and the optical part in Mir 1V?

How did they manage to build this lens originally without the markings?

I have a 44-2 from 1985, i think, and no matter how much force i make, i can't separate the focus and glass elements.It just won't rotate any more than infinite. Any help?

where can i get spare screws for the helios lenses?

What is the lubricant or grease you use?

The grease is brown bear's fat, like the original.

Guys in the West be careful, the Soviets may have booby-trapped some of them, watch your fingers!