Modern Cats, Vintage Glass is a series of videos featuring random moments the daily lives of our cats Buddy, Puss, and Cheebo. Each video uses just one vintage lens from my collection.
Episode 1 features the Russian Helios 44-2, a 58mm, f/2 lens which, is the quintessential entry point to the world of vintage camera lenses. They're readily available, relatively inexpensive, and have characteristics that are unique to model. Mine was made in the 80's and looks like it's been through a war. I love the way it renders backgrounds and highlight falloff.
If you're considering vintage glass, I highly recommend the Helios 44-2. When buying in person, it's important to examine the glass elements carefully and ensure that the aperture and focus rings work as they should. When I buy online I only buy from sellers with 500+ sales and a 98% or better satisfaction rating.
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