The problem here is that this video really doesn't explain how to get the lens wrench to sit firmly in the name ring so it doesn't slide about and scratch the name ring (and, if you're not careful, the lens itself!). The first thing you have to do is remove the name ring. I would recommend performing this operation for the first time on a lens you haven't spent much money one, maybe one in not so good condition that you don't mind adding a few new scratches to! But having said all that, if a numpty like me can do it (albeit with a fair amount of swearing!) so can you. The first thing this video says is that this process is easy, but if, like me, you've never dismantled a lens before I suspect you'll disagree! I certainly found it tricky and stressful.
#Helios lens photos full
I normally try to give full instructions for completing my projects, but I found the process of partially dismantling my lens rather stressful, so I wasn't able to take photographs while I was doing it, much less make a video (which would have been full of swearing if I had!!) So instead I'm going to direct you to the video I used on YouTube on the Simon's utakĬhannel, and then provide a few comments of my own. So that could be anything from as little as £34 to as much as £80. Your total budget will vary, depending on how much you paid for the Helios 44-2 lens and whether you decide to go for a standard M42 adapter, or a focusing helicoid combined with a slim M42 adapter. So because I already had all the other ingredients, my budget was just £10 for the lens wrench. The former cost me £20 on eBay while the latter cost £6, also on eBay. I used an M42 36-90mm focusing helicoid combined with a slim M42 to Sony E mount adapter. Instead I was much happier using my modified lens at close distances, so I would recommend something that will allow macro focusing. The least I've paid from a U.K supplier on eBay is £13.īut as you'll see below, I wasn't very happy with the results of my modified Helios 44-2 lens at longer focusing distances. I paid £5 for one direct from an independent manufacturer in China via eBay, but it took 2 or 3 months to arrive! If you want to be cautious and get one from a U.K. Standard M42 adapters are available for pretty much every mirrorless camera (and some DLSRs too), and can be found cheaply on either Amazon or eBay. If you don't already of an adapter you'll have to factor that into your budget. I paid £10 for mine.Īn adapter of some kind to mount your lens to your digital camera These things can be found easily on eBay and aren't very expensive. You'll use your lens wrench to partially dismantle your lens. £30 is not unreasonable, and I managed to pick up this example in 2020 for £18 including post and packing.Īssuming you already own the Helios 44-2 lens and you're already using it mounted to your digital camera, this is the only item you'll have to buy. But if your patient then you can pick them up in auctions for much less. You sometimes see them on eBay with buy-it-now prices of £70 or more. As these lenses have have increased in popularity, their prices have also increased.
#Helios lens photos mod
I've read about people doing this mod to other versions of the Helios 44 lens, but since my only personal experience is with the Helios 44-2 lens I'm going to stick with recommending this specific version.
Sounds interesting? Read on…! Ingredients
One such modification is the Helios lensbaby modification I've written about else where on this site, and another is the subject of this article: reverse the front lens element for some amazing bokeh effects. The lens was made over a 40 year period with many different version, but my personal favourite is the early Helios 44-2, not least because it can be modified in a variety of ways to produce unique results. The Helios 44 lens has become something of a cult object in vintage photography circles in recent years. Jump straight to the sample photographs if you just want to see some pictures!
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