Reversing the front element on a Helios 44 2 lens

Take exciting creative photos by reversing the front element of a Helios 44-2 lens to produce amazing swirly bokeh

[@normagombok4419]

Ho seguito passo passo il tuo tutorial e sono riuscita a trasformare il mio Helios m4. Grazie mille!

[@terryallen9546]

I thought it would be a very difficult process. Just took a look at my 44-3, and I think I'll give the rear element a try, as I seem to like a bubble look more than the swirl. Thank you.

[@corbinasar]

Спасибо за подробное описание смены линзы на Гелиос 44-2. Будем фотографировать в творческом режиме)))))

[@deanlawrence3744]

Excellent video John, simple to understand, clear and concise. Nice one mate. The shop you bought it from ceased trading last year. I'm glad you got in before it was too late, no one wants to pay over the odds😁🤣😂

[@johngravett9194]

I was so sad to see Dentons Close - it was a little gold mine. Wonder how many trioplan lenses they had!?

[@onotaro4740]

Hold the glass in one hand, turn the lens upside down with the other hand above the glass, push up the glass instead if drop the glass down.

[@sippinhappiness793]

the other element will fall

[@lumenlarry6197]

Great lesson on the lens, thanks!!

[@jerryhutchinson2543]

Thanks John. Very clear and helpful.

[@carvalho_igor]

Thank you so much for that video John!

[@azizghanim]

Stunning effects 😍

[@tomfitzgerald4760]

Great video mate. Going to give it a shot

[@adamsieracki73]

Simple and great job. 😀👍

[@elisabethlafontaine8979]

I have just received my Helios 44 with front element reversed for me. Can you tell me how to get the main subject in focus? What are the lens/camera settings? Panasonic Lumix S5 Mirrorless camera. Thanks!

[@DrNuyenVanFaulk]

Great video! Thank you John. I have two of these lenses - I love them, although one is my Dad's - so I'll try with one of them.

[@tiltil9442]

Use your dad's for the experiment! Don't tell him!!

[@Helen_von_Holten]

Great video! Thanks!

[@thanhtamnguyen-xg5pl]

thanks for you show how to do it,A good work fantastic

[@harryharaan]

Just what I was looking for, thanks

[@MrArn0ldus]

I wil try this, but extension tubes do the same job?

[@johngravett9194]

No - extension tubes only reduce the focus distance.

[@canuckle7shucks]

The 44-2 copies with the serial number stamped on the outside of the barrel does not work, threads are too small, the other three series do.

[@johngravett9194]

the 44-2 is perfect to reverse the rear element

[@vingt100]

i have the same problem with mine (serial number on the outside too)

[@paulmclinden2859]

Hi John, what is the best distance to have between your centre subject and the background to produce the swirls you have in the photos at the end of this video, and what did you do post process wise, thereafter?

[@johngravett9194]

I usually set the lens at or near the closest focus distance then move the camera towards/away from the subject until focus is achieved. Post processing LR/PS just a touch of clarity.

[@Teaphoto]

Love it, very interesting.

[@afkardambafata3768]

Wow. U should take more pictures with a model in it. And see what happens

[@Zittendeeend]

Could this also worl with a Helios M44-6?

[@johngravett9194]

I have a Helios M44-4 which is cosmetically similar. I did try to reverse the front element, but had real trouble trying to get the retaining ring back on the thread (in fact, I couldn't) So I reversed the rear element instead, and it gives the most amazing bubble bokeh!

[@Zittendeeend]

@@johngravett9194 I'll try my m44-6 , also have a M44-7 , but that one is a one-off a kind, do I won't mess with that one ;-)

[@johngravett9194]

@@Zittendeeend My M44-4 cost me £6, looking at the price of M44-7s - I don't think I'd be messing with it either!

[@simonekoffman]

Hi John, what if my lens does not have a little notch?

[@johngravett9194]

which lens Simone?

[@bluemarblemark]

thank you!

[@be-veo]

Can it use to nikon z series/dslr nikon full frame?

[@MrArn0ldus]

I use it on my Z7 only not reversed.

[@johngravett9194]

With a M42 - Nikon Z adapter, yes - about £15 off Ebay

[@ОлегБурлака-й7м]

The shortcomings turned into achievements. in fact, these are lousy lenses, they have no value in our country, they lie at every flea market underfoot.