Mar 10, 2024 · Dune: Part Two boasts some of the most stunning visuals ever committed to celluloid. And among the lenses used to film this $190 million blockbuster was this $50 vintage bootleg lens, made in the Soviet Union in the 1960s. It's the Helios 44-2, a beloved bit of glass in the vintage lens community for its signature Petzval "swirly bokeh ".

Mar 5, 2024 · Among the most notable vintage lenses used to film Dune: Part Two is a Helios 44, a Russian-made clone of the famed Zeiss Biotar. With its distinctive 13-blade aperture diaphragm, the Helios...

Mar 11, 2024 · But a surprising element emerged amidst the cutting-edge technology and high budget: a $50 vintage lens from the 1960s played a crucial role. The secret weapon? The Helios 44-2, a Soviet-made lens known for its distinct swirly bokeh.

Mar 10, 2024 · I ran across an interesting article today describing the use of a Helios 44-2 58/2 lens adapted to Arri movie cameras to film some scenes in the new Dune 2...

May 14, 2024 · “Helios 44/2” (a copy of the German Zeiss Biotar 2.0/58), according to the operator, is famous for its unique “circle of light”, which gives a special atmosphere to the picture, and “Jupiter-9” is famous for its soft focus and high contrast.

Mar 13, 2024 · The Helios 44-2 lens, a timeless classic, has been a remarkable presence in the photography world and continues to be a popular choice among enthusiasts on the secondhand market. Being a 58mm f2, it’s likely one of the best vintage lenses you can still buy today.

I first bought a cine-modded Helios44m and tested it on my Pocket Cinema Camera 4k from Blackmagic. When I read about the quality differences mentioned in my video I bought the second Helios...

There are such a large number and variety of HELIOS-44 lenses that sometimes you can get lost among them and never be found again. This article shows the main versions and modifications of such lenses. Optical and Mechanical Plant ' Jupiter ‘, Valdai. The genealogical tree of the HELIOS-44 lenses was carried out by the manufacturers.

Apr 2, 2024 · It’s a classic Russian lens, declicked and cine-modded by Roman at Retro. And what a lens, deep rich post colours are enabled by an extremely low contrast image. Light sensitivity is off the charts (this lens basically necessitates a matte box), with complete coverage of the FX6 full frame sensor.

Jul 8, 2019 · Every used a Helios 44 58mm f/2 lens? If not, I think you've missed out. In this post I'll talk about why, and what to look out for when you're ready to buy one.