![]() Additionally, using a hood or shading the lens with your hand can help reduce flare. When using the lens for landscape photography, I would recommended stopping down the aperture to f/5.6 or f/8 for maximum sharpness and to be mindful of the lens' potential for chromatic aberration and flare. You can see some of the lens flares, rather large ones, in the photographs that I show in the video. The lens has a relatively fast aperture (f/2), which can be useful in low-light conditions, but its wide aperture also increases the risk of lens flare and may result in reduced sharpness in the corners. The Helios 44-2 lens can be used for landscape photography, but its unique "swirly" bokeh may not be ideal for all landscape compositions. ![]() While I can see the special bokeh of the Helios lens in my photos, I did expect a bigger effect. I also noticed that after trying the lens with video, I noticed a lot more of the special Helios personality. Yes, I enjoyed photographing with the lens, and you can see all of the images in the video, but I did find myself asking: "Okay, is that the swirly bokeh?" Even when I took the lens all around Joshua Tree, I didn't see a lot of personality. It may not be the best choice for everyone, as it can have some optical flaws, such as soft corners and chromatic aberration. I was also told it's great to soften the skin. ![]() I was introduced to the Helios 44-2 as a budget-friendly, Soviet-era lens known for its unique "swirly" bokeh and high-contrast images. ![]() Since I was taking a couple of days in Joshua Tree, I thought it might be the perfect time to try the lens. In full transparency, I brought the lens to a variety of photoshoots, but it's not a fast lens, and it would get in the way of productivity every time I took it out. ![]()
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