Can't Decide Which Helios 44 To Buy?

[@outsidetherapyexperience]

Thank you for this. I have watched a couple comparisons between these two lenses and yours is the best so far! Great job getting into the detailed differences between the two.

[@GreggMcLachlan]

Thanks for this! Made my day, right when I'm questioning the algorithm and wondering if my videos and channel are helpful

[@vanyacrow]

Hellios production of 44-2 lenses started on the KMZ factory, then expanded to BELOMO -mark is similar to KMZ, but with circle section rather than a trapezium- and, when production exploded, they made the last, lesser quality versions in VALDAY. So, most 44-2s around are VALDAY series, but BELOMOs are not rare if you shop a bit around. Some say those are the best made ones. For the 44M, they returned production to KMZ.

[@ChrisBrogan]

I hate that I've watched so many videos about these lenses that I knew this, too. I need to get outdoors.

[@AndyDay]

The early lenses were made in small quantities in the KMZ factory. Valdai opened in the 70s and the build quality dropped because production had been scaled up.

[@andriykovach2736]

These are great lenses. I prefer 44m, I have one adapted for Nikon. More practical ergonomics. Also there's fresh alternative from Meyer Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58 f1.5 II for 1200euro

[@ranjang7]

I have got 44-3. And I love how it produced characteristics in my image.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Pretty cool lenses. Thanks for sharing this review. Cheers, Gregg! ✌️🇨🇦

[@schildzilla]

Recently I've shot sunset portraits with the 44-2 and actually I've had the same nice lens flares you've had with the 44M

[@GreggMcLachlan]

Such superb lenses!

[@Kayserjp]

what focus ring diameter for the 44-2?

[@GreggMcLachlan]

Once you know which version of the 44-2 you have (small symbol on front of glass), look up Tilta's chart 👍

[@Kayserjp]

@@GreggMcLachlan its the KMZ. Tilta has a chart?

[@GSi16vrs]

KMZ 13 Blade is the best of the best. I Have owned 44M and 44-2 there is no competition

[@markvanreesk3009]

thx , you right, top comparison

[@王玉-y2q]

Does helios MMZ 44-2 58mm f2 have radiation?

[@GreggMcLachlan]

@@王玉-y2q no

[@王玉-y2q]

@@GreggMcLachlan Many thanks for the help

[@GreggMcLachlan]

@王玉-y2q you are welcome

[@pitangacafe]

Love you video nice work man

[@GreggMcLachlan]

Thank you