Lovin' on the Helios 44 (58mm f/2)

geekette · 04-18-2012, 02:23 PM

Took a shallow depth of field pic with my 44-2 yesterday of the new violin rosin I received:

Baker's Rosin - Vuillaume Citron | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I can't wait for my 44K-4!

elle.e · 05-20-2012, 12:39 PM - **3 Likes**

Here some first shots with my Helios-44-2
both @ f/2

1. old boat

2. tulips

vladimiroltean · 05-20-2012, 12:57 PM

Wow, corner sharpness with the Helios! Nice

Crosshair · 05-20-2012, 01:19 PM

Hiya,

Bought a 44-2 today. I don't know if my copy is a stellar one or it's the 44-2, but I am simply stunned at it. From now on I'll be sharing my 44-2 products here.

More to follow later

pezmaker · 05-21-2012, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by Crosshair

I don't know if my copy is a stellar one or it's the 44-2

Beautiful shot, love the color, entertaining subject matter ("Oh, hai!"). The 44-2 is the only version I have, but I have zero complaints. Always pulls a nice shot for me.

geekette · 05-21-2012, 02:54 PM

Sent my 44K-4 I just got off to Eric. Don't know if he re-greases those ones but I sent it anyways to see--I sent it along with other stuff I am having him work on.

hcarvalhoalves · 05-21-2012, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by elle.e

Here some first shots with my Helios-44-2
both @ f/2

Wooooow the tulip is amazing!

Crosshair · 05-22-2012, 08:40 AM

Another with the 44-2.

Next shots I hope to dive in to this swirling bokeh thing.

pezmaker · 05-22-2012, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Crosshair

Next shots I hope to dive in to this swirling bokeh thing.

It's simultaneously easier, and harder, than you think it is to get the swirling. Just when you think you'll have the right specular highlights to get it, it's as buttery smooth as you could hope for from an SMC tak. You think you have a boring background for bokeh and *BAM* there's the swirl. I haven't been able to predict it yet.

Here's a series I took this spring when things warmed up here in Wisconsin for a couple weeks well before it really was time. Not claiming to be a great photographer, but I think it does a great job of illustrating the lack of predictability of the swirl (unless I'm just stupid and it seems obvious

) "Budding Spring" (helios 44-2)

I think the ducks and the pool closed sign may have been my f1.8 55mm super tak, the rest should all be the helios.

Crosshair · 05-22-2012, 09:20 AM

well as far as I realized, the background must be "uniformly busy" in order for the swirling to be clear. I caught it at the very first shot I did, cuz I read so much about it

when you focus on your subject and there will be swirling, you can even see it in the viewfinder. here is one shot I caught it:

notice the top left corner;

and a more direct one. the top section.

not great examples, I know. I will be able to create more and typical swirls once I get the hold of it

Crosshair · 05-22-2012, 09:23 AM

there are clear swirls a couple of your images @pezmaker. such as;

https://plus.google.com/photos/106480579816866003262/albums/5745385389944881...CM698-Kjm9SZRg

https://plus.google.com/photos/106480579816866003262/albums/5745385389944881...CM698-Kjm9SZRg

pezmaker · 05-22-2012, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Crosshair

there are clear swirls a couple of your images

indeed, some nearly dizzying. I was more trying to illustrate the seemingly inconsistencies in them. Some of those I really thought would nail the swirl, but were nice and smooth, and visa versa. Crazy lens, always fun.

Crosshair · 05-22-2012, 11:05 AM

I think the bokeh is very clear with empty backgrounds, of backgrounds which have huge, unspoiled elements. then the bokeh is very creamy is like an oil painting

very playful thing indeed.

Crosshair · 05-23-2012, 09:37 AM

44-2

aliasant · 05-23-2012, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by Crosshair

I think the bokeh is very clear with empty backgrounds, of backgrounds which have huge, unspoiled elements. then the bokeh is very creamy is like an oil painting

very playful thing indeed.

Heres something creamy ( crossposted somewere else)

Its a 44m with a modified focus throw that lets me get a lot closer.
Shot wide open even though I shoud probably have stepped down a couple.

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04-18-2012, 02:23 PM	#166
geekette Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 528	Took a shallow depth of field pic with my 44-2 yesterday of the new violin rosin I received: Baker's Rosin - Vuillaume Citron \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! I can't wait for my 44K-4!

05-20-2012, 12:39 PM - 3 Likes	#167
elle.e Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 106	Here some first shots with my Helios-44-2 both @ f/2 1. old boat 2. tulips

05-20-2012, 12:57 PM	#168
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	Wow, corner sharpness with the Helios! Nice

05-20-2012, 01:19 PM	#169
Crosshair Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Istanbul Posts: 332	Hiya, Bought a 44-2 today. I don't know if my copy is a stellar one or it's the 44-2, but I am simply stunned at it. From now on I'll be sharing my 44-2 products here. More to follow later

05-21-2012, 08:46 AM	#170
pezmaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 276	Originally posted by Crosshair I don't know if my copy is a stellar one or it's the 44-2 Beautiful shot, love the color, entertaining subject matter ("Oh, hai!"). The 44-2 is the only version I have, but I have zero complaints. Always pulls a nice shot for me.

05-21-2012, 02:54 PM	#171
geekette Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 528	Sent my 44K-4 I just got off to Eric. Don't know if he re-greases those ones but I sent it anyways to see--I sent it along with other stuff I am having him work on.

05-21-2012, 07:38 PM	#172
hcarvalhoalves Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,019	Originally posted by elle.e Here some first shots with my Helios-44-2 both @ f/2 Wooooow the tulip is amazing!

05-22-2012, 08:40 AM	#173
Crosshair Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Istanbul Posts: 332	Another with the 44-2. Next shots I hope to dive in to this swirling bokeh thing.

05-22-2012, 08:59 AM	#174
pezmaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 276	Originally posted by Crosshair Next shots I hope to dive in to this swirling bokeh thing. It's simultaneously easier, and harder, than you think it is to get the swirling. Just when you think you'll have the right specular highlights to get it, it's as buttery smooth as you could hope for from an SMC tak. You think you have a boring background for bokeh and BAM there's the swirl. I haven't been able to predict it yet. Here's a series I took this spring when things warmed up here in Wisconsin for a couple weeks well before it really was time. Not claiming to be a great photographer, but I think it does a great job of illustrating the lack of predictability of the swirl (unless I'm just stupid and it seems obvious ) "Budding Spring" (helios 44-2) I think the ducks and the pool closed sign may have been my f1.8 55mm super tak, the rest should all be the helios.

05-22-2012, 09:20 AM	#175
Crosshair Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Istanbul Posts: 332	well as far as I realized, the background must be "uniformly busy" in order for the swirling to be clear. I caught it at the very first shot I did, cuz I read so much about it when you focus on your subject and there will be swirling, you can even see it in the viewfinder. here is one shot I caught it: notice the top left corner; and a more direct one. the top section. not great examples, I know. I will be able to create more and typical swirls once I get the hold of it

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05-22-2012, 09:23 AM	#176
Crosshair Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Istanbul Posts: 332	there are clear swirls a couple of your images @pezmaker. such as; https://plus.google.com/photos/106480579816866003262/albums/5745385389944881...CM698-Kjm9SZRg https://plus.google.com/photos/106480579816866003262/albums/5745385389944881...CM698-Kjm9SZRg

05-22-2012, 10:05 AM	#177
pezmaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 276	Originally posted by Crosshair there are clear swirls a couple of your images indeed, some nearly dizzying. I was more trying to illustrate the seemingly inconsistencies in them. Some of those I really thought would nail the swirl, but were nice and smooth, and visa versa. Crazy lens, always fun.

05-22-2012, 11:05 AM	#178
Crosshair Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Istanbul Posts: 332	I think the bokeh is very clear with empty backgrounds, of backgrounds which have huge, unspoiled elements. then the bokeh is very creamy is like an oil painting very playful thing indeed.

05-23-2012, 09:37 AM	#179
Crosshair Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Istanbul Posts: 332	44-2

05-23-2012, 10:39 AM	#180
aliasant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 634	Originally posted by Crosshair I think the bokeh is very clear with empty backgrounds, of backgrounds which have huge, unspoiled elements. then the bokeh is very creamy is like an oil painting very playful thing indeed. Heres something creamy ( crossposted somewere else) Its a 44m with a modified focus throw that lets me get a lot closer. Shot wide open even though I shoud probably have stepped down a couple.