A Walk Around Biloxi with the Helios 44M. How Well did this Inexpensive Lens Perform?

I talk about the 58mm 2.0 Helios 44M manual focus M42 screw mount manual focus lens. Used on a Nikon Z8 with a Fotasy adapter. Lots of sample images.
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[@randyk1919]

I have this lens.. the swirly effect can be coaxed out wide open at f2 and mainly at shorter subject distances with busier backgrounds like foliage or point light sources.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@randyk1919 Thank you, I have to give that a try.

[@MrSimonj1970]

I bought one but had to return it because it wouldn't focus beyond 3 meters, but I want another. Really nice normal lens unless you try to get the crazy swirly bokeh.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@MrSimonj1970 I need to shoot more with it wide open to try to get the swirls. Thanks for watching.

[@MrSimonj1970]

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 backlit leaves are a good bet, experiment with distances from camera, background etc

[@smkunder1]

I have one, but am confused on how to make aperture’s click, mine seems to be clickless

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@smkunder1 The previous owner may have disabled the clicks for use with video. Do an online search to see if there is a way to enable the click stops. Thanks for watching.

[@davidclippinger3987]

To get the most swirls possible you need to shoot wide open and be close to your subject and shoot at the minimum focus distance. But still doesn’t work every time.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@davidclippinger3987 I need to give it a try. Thanks for watching.