1/22/2024 0 Comments Helios lens for sale![]() Production times: Due to the size of the Zeiss Jena series, some of the lenses are likely to be ready before the others, therefore we will begin shipping individual lenses as soon as they are ready, but our aim is to have most lenses ready and shipped within 12 months. We can also source the actual optics for an additional cost. If you don’t own the Zeiss Jena lenses yet, you have up to 6-8 months to source donor optics. Pricing Info: The retail price for the Carl Zeiss Jena Rehousing will be $3000 per lens with the customer’s donor optics, but all the orders made during the pre-order phase will benefit from a discounted price of $2750 per lens when providing their own optics. Please see the full selection in the description below. Our Carl Zeiss Jena rehousing project starts with 12 MC series focal lengths and will be followed by the Zebra series at the beginning of 2024. Our meticulous attention to detail will ensure that these rehoused lenses will meet the high expectations set by our MKII series and even exceed them. With the Carl Zeiss Jena lenses, we are committed to maintaining the legendary qualities that have made these optics timeless while introducing modern advancements that align with the demands of today’s film industry. You can place orders now, shipping looking like end of December.We are excited to announce the commencement of public pre-orders for the highly anticipated Carl Zeiss Jena rehousing project. Iron Glass has plans for a whole set of Helios rehoused lenses, consisting of 20,28,37,58,85 and 135mm. Much of this is likely down to the relatively cheap cost of the lens itself, they are fairly common to get hold of and usually fetch for under $100. The price? $950 – pretty reasonable when considering the cost of usual lens rehousing. It weighs just over half a kilo (550g/1.2 lbs.) and sports a 95mm clap on front with internal 86mm filter thread. Aperture remains on the front in f/stop (no T-stopping) but is de-clicked.ĭespite the slightly confusing name, the Cine Helios 44-2 is a 58mm full frame lens.įocus rotation of the original Helios 44-2 is relatively long, the Cine Helios 44-2 is no exceptional at 270 degrees. The Cine Helios 44-2 is available in permanent PL or EF mount, focus scale can be etched in feet or meters. Iron Glass has taken it a step further a produced a completely rehoused version, for a very affordable price. None of this is ideal for video, and a few companies have looked to tackle this by adding gears, spaced front hoods and improved threaded mounts. ![]() Focus wheel is tight to the mount and, being old, models generally have some play here and there. It is M42 mount, meaning any adaption to the likes of Canon EF involves a screw adaptor (easy to unscrew). ![]() The problem many filmmakers have found with this lens is adapting it successfully for video. The 44-2 has become a very popular lens in the vintage market, known for it’s swirly-bokeh backgrounds. ![]() Helios is a lens brand from the Soviet Union era, affectionately naming all their lenses with a simple model number. The Cine Helios 44-2 VLFV is a new lens from Iron Glass that rehouses the cult classic 58mm Helios swirly-bokeh vintage lens. keyboard_arrow_rightCameras of the Year.keyboard_arrow_rightGear Guides by Type.keyboard_arrow_rightGear Guides by Budget. ![]()
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