
Bokeh Shootout: Helios 44-2 vs 44-3 vs 44M vs 44M-4
The Helios 44 family of 58mm f/2 manual focus lenses has been a popular topic of online discussion, sample photos, and head-to-head comparisons…and for good...
The Helios 44 family of 58mm f/2 manual focus lenses has been a popular topic of online discussion, sample photos, and head-to-head comparisons…and for good...
A lot has been written about the many versions of the Helios 44 lens. It’s beloved by frugal photographers the world over for its dreamy...
The Helios 44 is a mainstay of DSLR and mirrorless camera owners because with the right adapter, if will fit on just about any camera...
The Helios 44 family of 58mm prime lenses is beloved for it’s quirky and often ethereal bokeh and blur. Let’s take a closer look at...
In the quest for all-things-cheap in photo gear, a great area of exploration is older M42 screw-mount lenses, such as the Rikenon 135mm f/2.8. With...
There are a ton of old M42 screw-mount lenses out there for cheap. The catch is that you need an adapter to mount them on...
If you love quirky/oddball lenses, the Zenitar 50mm f/2 is something you should check out. It comes in M42 screw mount, but can be used...