MC Helios-81H 2/50 lens on the camera Nikon AF N8008s. Enlarge Image.
In short
MC Helios-81H 2/50 (or MC Helios-81H 2/50, or Arsat H 50mm 1: 2) - is one of the best standard lenses of Helios family... This lens is most often called a 'fifty-kopeck piece' because of the focal length of 50mm. On full-frame cameras (film and digital cameras with a frame size of 36 x 24 mm) it is standard (in terms of focal lengths and angle of view) and is suitable for everyday use for a wide range of tasks. Helios-81 can also be used as a portrait and creative lens on modern cropped cameras.
In my opinion, Helios-81 earned its popularity due to its compatibility with Nikon digital SLR cameras with Nikon F mount. The bulk of the lenses of the Helios-81 family do not require any adapters and work similarly to the original manual Nikon Nikkor AI / PRE-AI lenses. ...
Also, the popularity of the lens is associated with a special twist of the background, inherent in many lenses of the Helios family, as well as good optical capabilities at a fairly low cost. On average, Helios-81N can be found for $ 30.
Critical: there are many different variants of the lenses of the Helios-81 H / M / AUTOMAT family. If the latest versions are indeed some of the best stock lenses from Helios family, then early versions are the worst... Early versions are easily distinguished by their wide focusing ring and serial number near the front lens. These options have many mechanical problems. Later and better versions have a serial number in small print on the side of the aperture control ring. Here is such a paradox - from the best to the worst is just a step. I strongly advise against messing with these early versions (shown, for example, in the 'Appearance # 3' section). And also by no means do not purchase lenses marked 'AUTOMATIC'... Lenses series Helios-81N AUTOMATIC have a different mount, for which there are no adapters for any cameras (the appearance of lenses HELIOS-81 2/50/53 AUTOMATIC shown here). If something is not very clear, or if you want to be 100% sure that the future purchased lens will please you - ask here in the comments, or contact me according to my personal contacts.
It is difficult to overestimate the creative potential of such fifty dollars. Photo enthusiasts often use it as a portrait lens. Many people just want a fast prime, especially in addition to their stock / kit lens. Aperture F / 2 approx. three steps wider aperture of f / 5.6, which is used in 'dark' kit lenses at the long end. In numerical terms, this means that Helios-81 is approximately 8 times brighterthan, for example, whale Nikon DX VR AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6Gwhich use a maximum relative aperture of only 50: 1 over a 5.6 mm focal length. The calculation of the difference in the relative aperture (count the aperture) is performed elementarily: (5.6 * 5.6) / (2 * 2) = 7.84, which is rounded to the value '8'.
History
Helios-81 is a descendant of the Helios-65 (HELIOS 65 AUTOMATIC 2/50), which, in turn, is a shortened descendant of the lenses family Helios-44.
The Helios-81 lens family includes many models and their modifications. In general, the development of the line proceeded as follows: Helios-81 AUTOMAT -> Helios-81 M or N -> MC Helios-81 M or N -> MC Helios-81 N -> Arsat H. Each of the modifications has several subversions.
For practical use, the latest versions of MC Helios-81 H (aka 'MC HELIOS 81 H') and Arsat are best suited for which the serial number is indicated in small print on the lens barrel, and not near the front lens.
Appearance # 1
Lens shown below MS HELIOS-81H 2/50 with serial number 9227112, presumably produced in 1992. The front and rear lenses of the objective have cyan, blue, lilac, violet and red anti-reflective shades.
Appearance # 2
Lens shown below MC HELIOS-81H 2/50 with serial number 9315003, presumably produced in 1993. The front lens of the objective has green, purple and red shades of enlightenment.
Appearance # 3
Lens shown below MS HELIOS-81M 2/53 with serial number 8204223, presumably produced in 1982. Filter diameter 49 mm. The front lens of the objective has blue, lilac, violet, red and yellow anti-reflective shades. The petals of the diaphragm are shiny, yellowish-orange (copper-colored). The focus ring rotates 315 degrees (7/8 of a full turn). Three intermediate clicks between F / 2 and F / 2.8 and two intermediate clicks between the other pairs of f-numbers (rare). Does not sit on without alteration Nikon D70, D70s, D80, D90... Nikon is installed on the rest of the CZK without problems. No protrusion for the diaphragm rheostat, with a long 'skirt' of the diaphragm control ring (but the skirt does not rest against the diaphragm rheostat). Nikon F mount, letter 'M' stands for 'M' blinking aperture.
Appearance # 4
Lens shown below ARSAT H 50mm 1: 2 with serial number 9417121, presumably produced in 1994. The front lens of the objective has green, purple and blue shades of enlightenment.
Appearance # 5
Lens shown below HELIOS-81N 2/53 with serial number 8309805, presumably produced in 1983. Filter diameter 49 mm. The front lens of the objective has bluish and ash shades of enlightenment. The diaphragm blades are shiny, silvery. The focus ring rotates 315 degrees (7/8 of a full turn). Three intermediate clicks between F / 2 and F / 2.8 and two intermediate clicks between the other pairs of f-numbers (rare). Does not sit on without alteration Nikon D70, D70s, D80, D90... Nikon is installed on the rest of the CZK without problems. No protrusion for the diaphragm rheostat, with a long 'skirt' of the diaphragm control ring (but the skirt does not rest against the diaphragm rheostat). Nikon F. mount.
Main technical specifications MC Helios-81H 2/50
| The name of the instance from the review (as it is written on the lens itself) | MC Helios-81H 2/50 with the logo of the Arsenal factory (there are a lot of other ways to write the name of the lens) |
| Basic properties |
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| Front Filter Diameter | 52 mm (there are options for 49 mm) |
| Focal length | 50 mm (according to some sources - 52 or 53 mm), EGF for cameras with an APS-C type sensor is approximately 75 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 1 x |
| Designed by | for film cameras with a frame size of 36 mm X 24 mm |
| Number of aperture blades | 6 petals. Petals form a hexagon of approximately the correct shape. Petals are dull metal, not blackened. |
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| Diaphragm | From F / 2 to F / 16.0, it is regulated by the aperture ring, there is no diaphragm operation method switch on the lens. The ring has one intermediate fixed value between the indicated pairs of numbers (between F / 11 and F / 16 there is no intermediate value). |
| MDF (minimum focusing distance) | 0.5 m, maximum magnification ratio is 1: 7 (approximately) |
| The weight | 214 grams measured without caps (lens itself only) |
| Optical design | 6 elements in 4 groups, ('Planar' type scheme)
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| Lens hood | screwed into the front filter, the original lens hood markings were not found. Any analogs are suitable, according to type of such |
| Manufacturer country | USSR, Arsenal plant (later the lens was produced under the 'Arsat' brand in Ukraine). |
| Period | Several years, the exact period of production is unknown. |
Lens modifications
Please note that there are many modifications of the lens and many spellings of its name. The main ones are:
'AUTOMATIC' versions
- Helios-81 2/50 Automatic - you can see an overview of this modification here
- Helios-81 2/53 Automatic - you can see an overview of this modification here
- Helios 81 2/50 Automatic (no dash between 'Helios' and '81')
Versions 'М 2/53'
- Helios-81М 2/53 with H-mount, metal silvery unblacked petals, you can see an overview of this modification here
- Helios-81М 2/53 H-mount, copper colored metal petals not blackened
- MS Helios-81M 2 /53 H-mount, copper-colored, unblacked metal petals (appearance # 3 from this review)
Versions 'H'
- MS Helios-81H 2/50 (with serial number near the front lens, long skirt of the aperture control ring, wide focusing ring)
- MS Helios-81N 2/50 (serial number from the bayonet side, short skirt of the diaphragm control ring, lilac enlightenment, one of the most common and classic options)
- MS Helios-81N 2/50 (serial number from the bayonet side, short skirt of the diaphragm control ring, green enlightenment, one of the most common and classic options)
- MS Helios-81N 2 /53 (appearance # 5 from this review)
- Helios-81Н 2/53 (analogue of Helios-81M 2/53)
- ARSAT H 1: 2 50mm - an almost complete copy of MC Helios-81N 2/50, the differences are described here
- MC Helios-81h 2/50 - full copy of MS Helios-81H 2/50, export version, this version looks like like this.
- MC Helios-81 2/50 - full copy of MC Helios-81N 2/50, export version
Other versions
- Helios-81 2/50
- Helios-81 2/52 (diaphragm ring on the front of the lens)
- Helios-81 (GK-81)
- GOI << HELIOS-81 >> 2 / 52,4 (silver metal case)
Just different names: ARSAT 1: 2 50mm МС ГЕЛИОС-81Н 2/50
Optically, they are the same lens. The difference between lenses with different names lies in different mounting threads or mounts, body rims, enlightenment and age. Many new lenses MS Helios-81Nreleased in Ukraine (after the collapse of the Union) are called Arsat. This review discusses one of the most popular lenses, namely MS Helios-81H 2/50.
View of the Helios-81N MS lens on a Canon EOS camera 350D Digital The lens is mounted using a cheap adapter Nikon mount F - Canon EOS.
As usual, the first thing you feel and pay attention when using the old lens is its weight, the lens is small, very short, it resembles a pancake. The weight of this “pancake” is quite large. The build quality is usual - a lot of metal and glass. The lens has no backlash.
Example photo on MS Helios-81N 2/50
Interesting: 81-H is read not as 81-'ash ', but as 81-'en'. Easy to remember 81-Nikon, as 'H' mount is Nikon F mount (Nikon F mount)
MS Helios 81-N produced at the Arsenal plants in Kiev or Uman in Ukraine. The lens used special lanthanum glasses - super-heavy crowns with high resolution, this allows you to partially get rid of chromatic aberrations.
So there are two versions of the Helios 81 lens
How to use with modern cameras
Nikon F-mount DSLRs
To use the Nikon MS Helios-81H 2/50 lens on Nikon DSLR cameras just install the lens without any adapters and shoot for your own pleasure without any tangible limitations. Possibility focusing on infinity, as well as semi-automatic iris control... This is due to the fact that MC Helios-81H 2/50 uses the same bayonet mount (mount type) as the native Nikon lenses. All lenses from cameras Kiev-17, Kiev-17m, Kiev-18, Kiev-19 and Kiev-19m, Kiev-20 use the Nikon F mount, the same as that of modern Nikon DSLRs. Some cameras will even have automatic metering exposure. Exact list of cameras that support metering exposure with manual lenses (such as this one) you can see here or here. For more information on how to use manual lenses, see my article. Soviet optics.
Important: although the lenses MC Helios-81N 2/50 have a protrusion for transmitting the aperture value to the camera through the aperture rheostat (copy AI Nikkor Lenses), while the diaphragm skirt may be too long (like PRE-AI Nikkor Lenses) because some Lenses Helios-81 2/50 without additional modification cannot be installed on modern Nikon DSLR cameras. Some can only be installed on a specific list of cameras. To treat such a disease can be very simple - just cut off part of the diaphragm control ring, as shown in the figure by Sergei Elizarov here.
It's important: if you come across a lens that does not sit on your camera and you don’t want to cut it, you can still easily use the lens on any Nikon DSLR with macro rings... MC Helios-81N 2/50 can be easily installed on any Nikon F cameras via Any extension tube for Nikon F-mount cameras... However, this loses the ability to focus to infinity and medium focusing distances.
Important: to immediately find a variant of MC Helios-81H 2/50, which can work on any Nikon F-mount SLR camera, you need to look for lens options with the name MC Helios-81H 2/50 (or MC HELIOS-81H 2/50) and without a serial numbers near the front lens, as well as any lens variants with the modern name ARSAT.
Important: if something is not clear, or there is a desire to clarify - write in the comments under this review, I and other readers will try to suggest.
Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras
To use the lens on a series of mirrorless cameras Nikon 1 (Nikon 1S1, Nikon 1S2, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V2, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 J1, Nikon 1 J2, Nikon 1 J3, Nikon 1 J4, Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 AW1) use the adapter Nikon F - Nikon 1. The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here.
Important: there are no problems with any versions of Helios-81 for Nikon F mount (Nikon 'N') and any corresponding adapters.
Nikon Z mirrorless cameras
To use the lens on a series of mirrorless cameras Nikon Z use an original Nikon FTZ adapter.
You can use any inexpensive Chinese analogue, for example, such an adapter Nikon AI -> Nikon Z.
Important: there are no problems with any versions of Helios-81 for Nikon F mount (Nikon 'N') and any corresponding adapters.
Canon (EF, M, RF)
In order to install MC Helios-81N 2/50 on any modern digital SLR camera Canon EOS, you will need to use the adapter Nikon mount F - Canon EOS. Possibility focusing on infinity saved. The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, adapter Nikon mount F - Canon EOS EF (aka Nikon AF-> Canon EF) easy to buy here.
It's important: all lenses of the Helios-81H family (with 'H' / 'Nikon F' mount), regardless of the year of manufacture and the features of the mount, can be installed on any camera without any problems Canon EOS using the specified adapter Nikon mount F - Canon EOS EF (aka Nikon AI-> Canon EF).
To use the lens on mirrorless cameras series Canon EOS M use adapter Nikon F - Canon EOS M (aka Nikon AI-Canon M). The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here.
To use the lens on mirrorless cameras Canon EOS R series, use an adapter Nikon F - Canon EOS R (aka Nikon AI-> Canon RF). The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here.
Sony (A, E)
Using the lens with SLR cameras Sony (DSLRs as well as SLT cameras with a translucent mirror) is difficult. For use, an adapter with a corrective lens should be used, which may negatively affect the image quality. If you still want to use MC Helios-81N 2/50 on cameras Sony / Minolta with A-mount, use the adapter Nikon F - Sony A. The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here.
To use the lens on mirrorless cameras Sony NEX, Sony ILCE, Sony ALPHA with Sony E mount or Sony FEjust use an inexpensive adapter Nikon F - Sony E. The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here... Also available for these cameras autofocus adapter Techart PRO Leica M - Sony E Autofocus Adapterwhich can be found at this link.
FUJIFILM (X, GFX)
X-mount mirrorless cameras require an adapter Nikon F -> Fuji X (aka AI-> X). The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here.
For mirrorless medium format cameras with mount GFX need adapter Nikon F -> Fuji GFX (aka AI-> GFX). The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here.
SIGMA / PANASONIC / LEICA (L, M)
An adapter is required for mirrorless cameras with Leica L mount (T, TL, SL) Nikon F -> Leica L (aka AI-> L). The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here. For cameras with a Leica M mount need adapter Nikon F -> Leica M (aka AI-> M).
PENTAX
Using a lens with Pentax SLR cameras is difficult. For use, an adapter with a correction lens should be used, which can adversely affect image quality. If you still want to use Helios-81H 2/50 MC on Pentax cameras with K mount (and its modifications), then you should use the adapter Nikon F - Pentax K. The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here... The same goes for a mirrorless camera. Pentax K-01.
To use the lens on Pentax mirrorless cameras with Pentax Q mount (Pentax Q, Pentax Q10, Pentax Q7, Pentax Q-s1)just use an inexpensive adapter Nikon F - Pentax Q. The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here.
Samsung (NX)
NX mount mirrorless cameras require an adapter Nikon F -> Samsung NX (aka AI-> NX). The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here. For the camera Nx mini adapters do not exist yet.
OLYMPUS / PANASONIC / KODAK / XIAOMI (mirrorless, MICRO 4/3)
To use the lens on mirrorless cameras OLYMPUS/PANASONIC/KODAK/ XIAOMI (and some others) with a Micro 4/3 mount, it is enough to use an inexpensive adapter Nikon F - MICRO 4/3. The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here.
OLYMPUS / PANASONIC / LEICA (mirrors, 4/3)
For SLR cameras with a 4/3 mount (not to be confused with Micro 4/3!) An adapter is required Nikon F-> 4/3. The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com. For example, such an adapter can be easily purchased. here.
Attention! Lenses of the HELIOS AUTOMAT series
Very important: the lenses Helios-81 2/50 AUTOMATIC и Helios-81 2/53 AUTOMATIC cannot be used with modern cameras. Simply there are no corresponding adapters. Attackers often give out Helios-81 2/50 Automatic (a review of this modification you can see here) и Helios-81 2/53 Automatic (a review of this modification you can see here) for the lens MC Helios-81N 2/50. Be attentive!
Sample photos on Nikon DX (APS-C, crop 1.5X)
Below are my photos for different modifications of the Helios-81 / Arsat H lens:
Jpeg source photos watch and / or download here (200+ photos on Nikon D40).
Sample photos on MC Helios-81H and Nikon FX (full frame, Full Frame)
All photos were taken on a Helios-81N MC and a full-frame camera Nikon D700 FX no processing. Reduced size to 1920 * 1080 pixels and imprinted data from EXIF.
UPDATED
Photographer shared examples of photos on MC Helios-81N 2/50 with readers of Radozhiva Lilia Nemykina:
My experience
I like Helios-81N, with it you can feel the spirit of Soviet lenses, get nice shots and feel like a real manual technician (a photographer who uses manual lenses).
Unfortunately, I must state the fact that in general this fifty kopeck piece loses in many respects to any autofocus similar lens. Helios-81N is very popular, but still, if possible, I recommend using autofocus fifty dollars. Some of them, for example, Nikon 50 / 1.8 AF MKI / II / III (D) (for cameras with a focus motor) or Yongnuo 50 / 1.8 (for any Nikon cameras) are only slightly more expensive than the Helios-81N.
Video review
My video review of the Helios-81 lens family with examples of photos you can see on my Youtube channel, or in the video below:
Results
Latest modifications of Helios 81H - some of the best standard Soviet high-aperture lenses... First of all, Helios 81H is interesting for its twisted bokeh, compact size and low cost. Among the shortcomings, one should single out the difficulty in searching for the “latest” MS modifications and an unblacked diaphragm.
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Hi! I am new to this and wanted to ask, so I bought a Nikon D3100 with 18-55 VR and 55-200 VR lenses included, I would like to advise if I should buy Helios 81N for portrait photography, an adapter for m42 I’m there, and I’d also like to do macro photography, what can I buy for her. And in general, what would you advise, I just want to have a set to photograph macro, portraits, and fisheye, but I don’t really know what and how )
Yes, the Helios-81H is an excellent lens, for a cropped matrix it will be a wonderful portrait lens, moreover, it will be convenient to focus on your 3100 through live view. For Helios-81n, you do not need an adapter m-42 \ Nikon, since it is already equipped with an F bayonet, the same as that of Nikon. For macro photography, try a flip lens with a reversing ring, and then decide if you need macro photography - it's a pretty serious business and people often give up. Fisheye can be taken not native, like the Tamron 10-24mm. I strongly advise you to take the lens from your friends / acquaintances / in the store, and then buy it, as it often turns out that the lens is not at all gentle to a person.
Duszhe zbirav information about svitolsilne sklo. Having zupiniv on the given object and making a picture, it is the most beautiful option for an amateur who wants to develop in a master of photography. Naivagomishy plus Gelios-81N - the price / quality ratio.
Indeed, for such a cheap price you will not find anything better. Nowadays, prices are still rising for old Soviet lenses.
Arkady, but on sony alfa 35 can you stick this divine helios? Helios 81n.
there is Helios 44-3, MC 2/58, I tried it on your recommendation and was delighted.
whether it is worse than 81 helios or the difference is so small that it can be neglected and
be happy 44?
Good evening, call me Oleksandr. take a camera nikon D 7000. Required for reportage photography, for photographic engraving portraits and for photopoluvannya; I want to be glad that it’s necessary abi vikonuvati having thought of everything… for a portrait, having heard you, I want to replace Gelios 55N. Can you please with radianskoy optics and for a distant visit? yak kuputi you have Gelios?
55-300 excellent telephoto.
Short distances are important for reportage shooting, sometimes even super wide angles. I advise you to think in this direction, you need something universal in the region of 18mm or less, oddly enough, but the standard whale is not bad in this regard, only the aperture fails. It is advisable to split the focal length 18 - 300 into two three lenses, each of 18-55 and 55-300 types. A pretty reportage 17-55 2.8 or 17-35 is a little expensive. If it is difficult to change optics, then there is a more expensive solution 28-300, but still 28 on the crop is already too long. You also need to look at exactly what distances you need.
Regarding the portrait, any aperture poltina will do, of course, something from the 85-135 range is better. Helios-81n is an excellent portraiture on Crop, only they must take into account that there will be no efficiency with it, since it is manual.
I consider the best portrait painter Kaleinar-5n from Soviet lenses. 135mm is already a bit long.
For long distances, there are 3M-SA and Zenitar 500 type meniscus lenses. Personally, I liked the three lens Tair-3 300mm, the review on the site, but I don’t like the Arsat 80-200 zoom at all.
How to purchase - just call the phone number listed on the website in the upper left corner. Check availability and pick up at the agreed place. If you are not Kievsky, we will send you cash on delivery.
Good day. After reading this article, I’ll ask the driver to drive from the drive for Nikon:
1. How do you manage the environment Helios - 81H stand on Nikon?
2. What is (Specifically) Helios-81A, 81M and 81N? Vidomo tilki, scho (A) - tse machine. І all ...
I will be the best for you. I'll go ...
I will try to answer in brief:
1. Lenses from Kiev cameras are suitable for Nikon system without any adapters (though not all of them, too). With a lensless adapter and preserving infinity, lenses with an interchangeable shank become, as well as lenses from Pentacon 6. Lenses with M42 also become lenses without a lens, but the loss of infinity. If you add an adapter with a lens to the M42, there will also be infinity. I advise you to read my article Soviet optics, in which everything is described in detail
2. Helios-81N also has an automatic diaphragm setting. I have never met Helios-81A in nature, but they say that there were such. Helios-81M is specifically distinguished by the inscription 53mm (instead of 50mm for H). Also, even with the same marking, Helios-81H can be under the M42. There is also Arsat 50 2.0 - this is the same Helios-81, but newer, and, as they say, worse quality.
I can’t add anymore, if someone can add more information, I will be glad.
Good day!
I have had this lens for a couple of days. At first everything seemed like a haze, but then, through practice, and the development of the eye, I begin to learn to hit the target ... 2-3 times, in general I am satisfied with the result. But in low light, it's hard to focus. I think this is the lens error or my D40x? Slightly yellow when illuminated. Today I took your advice on the indicator light in the viewfinder, it helps a lot. It's a trifle, but it helps - thanks))) I'm thinking about a dandelion to speed up the process, otherwise I often take pictures of children, and they are still those clients, not a minute on the spot)))
I know from myself that it is also difficult to focus on my D40 at 2.0, I advise you to try taking pictures at 2.8 - the number of frames in focus will increase dramatically. With a dandelion in general, the charm is any semi-automatic mode, press the button and twist the focuser until the shutter works.
please tell me what is dandelion?
thank you
https://radojuva.com.ua/2011/05/oduvanchik-lushnikova-nikon/
question: I bought an Arsat 50mm 2.0 USSR lens, I’m satisfied, but no matter what I manually set the aperture value to 2 or 16, it washes the same way, is this the case with all fixes? And even when 4-5-6 people stand in the shirengu, of which a couple are clearly, the others are soaping, is this also the case with all fixes? Why am I asking, for example, at a wedding, can I take a group photo with Nikkor DX 35mm f / 1.8G AF-S or will it also soap with different aperture values? Thanks)
On your copy of Helios-81, most likely the pusher does not reach the diaphragm closing, or the diaphragm is not blocked. It is easy to check this - if a frame at different apertures requires the same shutter speed, then the aperture does not close. Or just look through the front lens when you descend. The line can be shot from different sides, if everyone faces you, then you just need to set the desired depth of field. The control and logic of working with Soviet lenses does not differ in any way from photographing with modern afto-focus lenses. I advise you to read my article how to shoot a wedding. On the Nikkor DX 35mm f / 1.8G AF-S, I photograph a group of people starting at 4.0 aperture
Arkady, can you stick this divine helios on canon? Helios 81n.
Thank you.
I can even stick on my Nokia Fedorovna (aka Nokia), the question is whether it is advisable. Helios-81n has a Nikon mount (Kiev), in order to install it on Canon without any problems, it is better to find a version for M42 and use an adapter for Canon. Helios-81M in Canon's version will be better.
If you really want to install exactly the "H" version, you will have to use an adapter (adapter) Nikon - Canon EOS, he stands in the region of $ 20
Hi, Arkady. Recently purchased Nikon D5100 18-55VR Kit plus Nikkor 55-200mm f / 4-5.6G AF-S DX VR. But since my youth, I still have two Kiev-19s with Helios-81n. Tell me if I should use this lens with my camera. If so, will you help with the purchase and installation of Lushnikov's dandelion (whether you need it) or you can take pictures without it.
Yes, do not you need a "Kiev-19" with Helios-81n, I have two of them, I could give one at a reasonable price.
For Nikon D5100 you can get great photos with Helios-81n. I advise you to install it on the camera and take a couple of pictures on F2.0-F2.8 and feel how much it suits you. I know that when shooting a video you can perfectly play with the DOF.
Personally, I would keep such a lens for myself. Regarding Lushnikov's dandelion, you can take pictures without it, it will not affect the quality in any way. We read my article Soviet optics. At the moment I do not need it, I have my own. Contact this question on the contacts from the manual optics page.
All the best.
Thanks for the consultation.
I put a dandelion, but I just can’t set it up, could you write the setup step by step (as you set it up on your device), otherwise, according to the instructions on the Lushnikov’s website, everything is somehow not very clear. As I do not adjust, the camera itself defaults to f 2.8., Adjustment is only by exposure. I will be very grateful.
On the Lushnikov website, everything is described as detailed as possible. Use function "Function for lenses" page http://filmprocess.ru/nikon_prog.htm to unlock the ability to control.
Oleg You said that there are two 81N lenses. I would like to know more specifically how much you want for this Helios. with uv.Yaroslav
0991161549
Thanks, it turned out!
Is it better to take the adapter with confirmation of focus or not?
An adapter with Helios-81H is not required for Nikon; read the Soviet optics section.
Nikon has focus on all modern digital SLR cameras for manual lenses. Canon needs an adapter to focus. You can take a dandelion for Nikon, then there will be a sound notification and a descent lock until it becomes sharp.
i have a canon
What is the minimum price of a Helios-81N lens ??
Depends on the state of the lens. Regarding the purchase, please contact the contacts from the manual optics section
and on Helios-81H thread or are there special grooves there ??
The question is not clear. The review clearly indicates that he has a mount from Kiev-19, that is, Nikon F. Nikon uses a 3-slot mount and one latch. The front thread for the filter is conventional, 52mm.
tell me, only with the help of Helios can you achieve such a rounded bokeh effect, especially when there are trees in the background? ... or can you somehow get it with other lenses?
It is possible with other lenses, but with Helios it turns out as expressively as possible. Best of all, the legendary Helios-40-2 twists bokeh. Some CZJ biotars are also twisted. It must be taken into account that if you close the diaphragm, then the torsion will decrease. Remember that it is important how to photograph, and not on which technique.
I have a pentax, well, goes well with the lens, an excellent portrait. Beautifully blurs the background
Good day. Nikon D80, I want to try it out on the new Helios-81H, but don't worry about the phrase “Attention! Some Helios-81H lenses cannot be installed on the following cameras without additional modification: D90, D80, D70s, D50, D70, D100, or they will jam when they are detached, especially “they will jam when they are detached”. Robiti, how can we jam everything? Why not varto risikuwachi?
Problems of this kind can be found in the same lenses for cameras in Kiev (Helios 103) and only in Helios-81N?
Crazy.
When installing a lens with a protruding part of the bayonet tube, the lens will not “want” to be installed, if you still “tighten” it, then you will only need to saw the lens. The camera may not be damaged. Such a disease is treated by cutting off a section of the protrusion. There can be problems with other lenses too, even with old relatives from Nikon. You can just look at the existing copy and determine if it will fit on the D80.
Hello. Thank you for the article.
And there is a question. Will this lens become normal on Nikon F501 or FM10 and will metering work?
And what are the overall nuances worth considering? Thank you in advance
FM10 jam, I do not recommend installing. On Nikon F501 should install normally.
What kind of adapter is needed for it under the Canon 1000D ??
give a photo, link ... please
M42 will not work?
For Helios-81H you need the Nikon-Canon EOS adapter, here it is http://strobistua.com/adaptery/perekhodnoe-kolco-nikon-canon-eos-s-oduvanchikom.html
If you find Geliso-81 with M42 thread, then it will do.
By adding about the "asset from Oleksandr (an excellent and honest seller), the contacts are indicated on this site." Buying grants, however, the nuances of deyakli were found when paying, ale the stinks were seen. About ”Active new and already on the diaphragm 2 sharp and more beautiful. It’s already a different manual about ”active. In addition to Volodya about ”active MS MIR 24N 35/2, with a crop factor of my warehouse chamber 52,5 mm. the truth is, the WORLD does not reach me any worse in a good camp, when I came to pick and clean in the middle and not so fast at an aperture of 2,0 yak Gelios. Raju to someone who still has no Gelios 81N, as the fastest way to get along, you can also take away the miracles of photographs and are pleased with the process of photographing for a small price.
Always happy to help.
Arkady, good afternoon!
I have a problem. Helios 81H lens, d7000 carcass. In M and A modes, rotating the aperture ring displays the correct value on the carcass display, but does not change the aperture when shooting or viewing depth of field. What could be the problem? Something with a "skip" in the lens? Thanks in advance for your reply!
Most likely the diaphragm pusher does not reach the jump, this happens in the D80, try the lens on any other camera, if everything is ok there, then this is the problem. It is treated by pulling the rope. For greater certainty, look through the lens when releasing the shutter to see if the aperture blades are really closing.
I looked through - nothing. One more feature was discovered - until the lens is latched onto the mount, literally a couple of millimeters - when you click on the aperture preview - everything works, as soon as the lens is completely fixed on the camera - everything stops working.
Unfortunately, I can't tell you anything more, if I find an easy solution - I'll write to your e-mail, but I still think that the lever (jump rope) on the lens has an incorrect (for example, bent) design.
It seems to me that the jumper is simply too short and tight, sometimes jamming if you simply move it with your finger.
Thanks so much for the tip! I would be grateful if there would be any information.
It's my pleasure. By the way, tell me how correctly (in your opinion) the D7000 works with manual optics in terms of exposure metering. Also thank you for the answer.
Works great in my opinion. Basically I shoot in mode A at the maximum aperture - I am very pleased with the result, sometimes there are overexposures, but this is a problem with the d7000, it is easily corrected by exposure compensation.
Clear. By the way, today I posted a photo from the Crimea, everything was shot on Helios 81 and D40. Actually photo link
Handsomely! Is this by chance not in the Grand Canyon?
The canyon of the Black River (Chernorechye), we cannot reach the big one for the second year in any way.
Mikhail, were there any problems with the installation on the d7000? I got it in a new version - without a ledge. but does not want to be installed on my device. What to do, I don't know what to do ...
Helios-81M is placed without an adapter on d90 as a native
Thanks for the information.
Good day, I have a nikon D3100. Please give advice on which of the Soviet lenses to purchase if I mostly take pictures at night with the H81 or 44-2, possibly a completely different one with aperture 1.4f
(If possible, answer as much as possible. I’m just starting)
Kind. What exactly will you photograph at night? For d3100 from the Soviet, the best is Helios-81N. But it’s even better to add money and take the Yongnuo 50 1.8 or Yongnuo 35/2 or Nikon 50 1.8G or Nikon 35 1.8DX
I would not want anything new like Yongnuo ..
I really want to mess with the Soviet :)
Photos will mainly be of such a plan
https://pp.userapi.com/c831309/v831309993/a785c/8DgswSAN8K0.jpg
And people at night like that
https://pp.userapi.com/c834100/v834100000/10b343/ky8fQ0jmRuE.jpg
Horrible. Helios-81N will be just right, but it can be removed for anything.
Well, a person is studying, experimenting. Let experiments be useful. No one at once did anything good. I cannot look at most of my photos even three years ago without criticism.
these are photos from a smartphone :)
DON'T FEAR :)
I understand that it can be removed with anything, so the question was that, as you put it, “THIS” was of better quality (the subject matter is about the same) and for a Nikon d3100 reflex camera.
Is there really no more aperture SOVIET lens at least 1.8 even with an adapter? .
For night photographs of stationary objects (with a minimum investment), a tripod and a slow shutter speed are suitable (the aperture is often covered). For night photographs of people, for example, high-aperture optics + a device with a high working ISO or sufficiently high-aperture optics with different types of backlighting, etc., there are actually many options. Other techniques will be used to shoot the starry sky, etc. Read on these topics, there is a lot of information, a lot of nuances - you cannot answer in one phrase.