Helios 44 Bokeh Comparison at Different f-stops
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...
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Helios 44 Lens Review: Good Russian Glass
A lot has been written about the many versions of the Helios 44 lens. It’s beloved by phrugal photographers the world over for its...
Rikenon 135mm f/2.8 M42 Mount for DSLR
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...
Viltrox M42 > Nikon F Adapter Review
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...
Zenitar 50mm f/2 – Quirky But Sharp
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...