Ive used this lens so much in the past few years.I first got it for my nikon at the time(paid like $15 and it came with a zenit body) and loved it, but after I switched to sony full frame it blew me away.It's just sooooo goooood

1:42 my god the image is incredible! Dreamy sequence!

Dear Chadwin, thank you for sharing this! I found out I already own one of this lens and just ordered a mound adapter after watching this video. Really can't wait to try it and see the result! Thank you and congratulation for your channel!

I like that lens so much! Thank you for sharing

Great point about using it when the sun is out. I’ve got one on the way, so I’m filing that pro tip away for future use!

I just watched this video and bought this after you showed the characteristics of this lens. Plus I shoot music videos so light flares are huge must for me. I used bmpcc 4K so I’m glad you showed the crop too.

Just got my 44m-4 and cannot wait to shoot with it. I actually like the long focus throw a lot. Perfect for the likes of me who hate having focus thrown out of whack just by turning the ring just fractions of an inch too far. And for extensive focus racking, there is always a geared follow focus.

@Chadwin Smith, Thank You for this Video. I purchased this after seeing your video and the lens(Helios 44M-4) came in over the weekend. I went out shooting last night with my Sony A7Riii and I was amazed the results I got out of this lens. The bokah from the street lights was amazing. The images has this natural softness to it which I prefer. I wish I could share some of my images. Once again, thank you.

You got a great copy as well, Zenit (the plant, with the PRISM logo that has the line through it) made the best lenses back in the day! I have had the misfortune of getting a copy from Arsenal - the difference is Toyota vs. Ferrari!

This is one of the first lenses I ever bought. I use to shoot all my videos with it when I got started. However, the f-stop and the focus ring broke and I haven't used it since. I need to buy it again.

Omg I just picked one for a $1dollar paid more for shipping that the lens. Can't wait to try it out.

awesome review with the sample footage! Good job! I also have this lens and i love it.

44-4 is truly an excellent addition to my kit. 🎬

More video samples from this lense please. 😀

🤙 Thanks for the advice - I have to get my hand on one of these bokeh machines!

very thorough!

love this lens! And just got my first frame camera, cut wait to use my 44-2!

What a beautiful lens

Helios 44m - The best) thx for video!!!

Put mine one my Canon 5D full frame dslr. Great old lens, which I inherited from my Dad. It was on his 1980 Moscow Olympics edition of the Zenit TTL film camera. All manual settings and I prised off the 'smart chip' thing on the Fotodiox adapter as it caused error messages with the 5D. Only needs an M42-Canon EF (very slim) adapter. Now for some photos..

I love the winged figure in your open. Bisbee is beautiful.

Oh Yes! The helios is a special one!

There's so much more to this lens than the bokeh... as you said, it's very sharp (i use super 35 sensor), and the colors are amazing, and adds a cinematic look. I shoot both on the Helios 44M and my Sigma 16mm 1.4 C, and the Helios looks SOOO much better, as far as colors are concerned. Sharpness is similar ( IF you get the focus right, which, for me, is a challenge on that puny little camera's LCD)

What is the difference between the 44M-4 and 44M?

Hello. Thank you for video. :)

I'm from Phoenix too. I'm using this lens on BMPCC 4K.

earlier versions have smooth aperture rings (Helios 44 and Helios 44-2), much better suited for cinema

I have the helios in my kit I'll never get rid of it. The chinon 55mm f1.7 is also a fun lens to play with I picked one up for £15 on ebay. There not work horse lenses I have my sigma art primes for that. But love to play with the vintage stuff 👌🏻

The 44-2 STAYS on the front of my camera

I have that lens! It was from a Zenit my dad had, I use it for video now, I have the 44-M

Would you recommend the 44-2 or 44-4?

Bit late, but I've only just seen this vid. I have a 44-2 and a 44M-4, and there are noticeable differences between the two on FF Sony A7 (at least with my samples). My 44-2 is swirlier and the bokeh a bit softer, while the 44M-4 is a bit sharper and has more contrast and less flare (presumably due to multicoating).

I've got the Sony a7iii FF camera, so I need to purchase what type of adapter to use this lens?

just wondering if you have seen an earlier version of the Helios 44 which has difficulty with infinity focus and if you know of a fix for this problem... ? currently I am adapting to Nikon DSLR and film bodies and cant achieve infinity focus ... and dont know why ... thanx for anyone who can chip in here ....

I don't understand why no company today seems to manufacture any affordable lenses with a certain character like this. Like why do we always have to get some old ass, half broken lenses from russia just to get a look that pretty much everyone you ask would prefer. It seems like there's a huge market for this especially for indie filmmakers but nobody seems to care. I know everything being old and manual is part of the charm I guess but I would love a lens like this that actually communicates with a modern camera so that things like auto focus actually work. It's so frustrating.

What Smallrig cage is that for your Sony? Exact model please? I'm hunting for one for mine - this one looks great!

Hello thanks for the video, can I use this helios on a canon 1100d?

Hi Ive just subscribed your channel. Thanks for your great video talking about this lens. After watching this video Ive just purchased the lens online for my Nikon D700. I just realized that I need one adapter for attaching this lens with my Nikon D700. What type of adapter should I purchase?

Ok, I'm tired of seeing people say you can't get the full bokeh on crop sensors. Literally just stand further away from your subject to compensate for the longer focal length.

0:45 Thumbnail scene

The 44-2 has a smooth, unclicked aperture ring, unlike this one.

Grear review... is possible to thread a nd filter in the front? if so, what's the thread size? thank you

I am so thankful for your nice video. I want to by a helios lens but I dont know which one? 44_2, 3, or4? Wich one is better in bokeh and sharpness?

Is this lens compatible with a Canon 70D?

Would I get the full effect on a Super 35 sensor?

...мне кажется я этого парня видел в Подольской электричке :)

At first I felt super validated by seeing positive reviews of the Helios, but now that the people in the videos have gone from "This lens can be had for $20" to "I was able to get mine for close to $20, $40 after shipping" to "It's almost only $50" I now desperately want people to stop reviewing the lens, lol

hi everybody i need help pls...is this lens compatible with canon5d mark iii or not...thanks

just fond it in some old stuff xd

How would this lens look on a Canon Rebel T7i?

Made in USSR Благодарю за видео!

Объектив очень хороший! Красивое боке! Но снимать видео очень тяжело на него!

Hi from Ukraine:)

Wooo

Hi. how close to the camera were you in this video. Thanks

I have found a Helios 44-7. what is the difference with 44-4?

The colors are a little flat in my opinion but that's nothing that can't be fixed in post

This lese is video for moving videos??

So I won’t get much of that juicy boka with my canon m50?

Is it possible to use in my cannon 80d ? Thanks

I have 4 lenses in my collection: Helios 44 (silver); 44-2; 44-3; 44m-6. There is not much difference between them. Only a design feature. Lenses 44-2 are better for the videographer; У меня в коллекции таких 4 штуки: Гелиос 44(серебристый) ; 44-2 ; 44-3; 44м-6. Сильно большой разницы между ними нет. Лишь конструктивная особенность. Для видеоографа лучше линзы 44-2 ; 44-3.

cool hair

44.2 is the best

Pentax, Konica and Minolta by far are better.

Can you give us the brands of your rings adaptor ?

Нормальный Гелиос.

this is a M42 lens so it has a 2x crop factor

Soft

Your eyes are out of focus

I disagree. Thank you

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The only thing i learn is that having black eyes make you less attractive aka me, damn it you coloured eyes people

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