The camera geeks the Helios 44-2 needs no introduction. It's got legendary status. That swirly bokeh!
Bokeh????
The out of focus loveliness.
Some lenses are better than others; soft, harsh and sometimes swirly.
I'm not sure any of these images are swirly but they have got some absolutely fantastic lens flare. I'm really into shooting into the sun although it can't be good for my eyes or camera! Shooting into the sun get some amazing looks though.
I've got 3 copies of this lens. Each from a different year/era. Each apparently have their own characteristics. All versions together though make this lens likely to be the most mass produced lens ever. In production from 1958 through to the 90's in Soviet Russia.
This photowalk was cold, very cold.
The big coat was on and so were the big head phones to keep my ears warm and you can't knock a pair of walking boots to keep your feet warm and dry.
Damn I love these old lenses.
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