Helios 44-2 58mm f/2

Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 - Good Condition | Legendary Soviet Prime with Iconic Swirly Bokeh — Zenit E Body Included as Bonus

The Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 is one of the most sought-after and celebrated vintage lenses in the world — a legendary Soviet standard prime whose unique six-blade aperture produces the famous swirly, dreamlike bokeh that has captivated photographers and filmmakers worldwide. Based on the optical formula of the pre-war Carl Zeiss Biotar, the Helios 44-2 delivers a rendering quality that is completely its own — sharp in the centre wide open, with a characteristic vortex bokeh in the out-of-focus areas that modern glass simply cannot replicate. In M42 mount, it adapts effortlessly to virtually any modern mirrorless or film body, making it as practically versatile as it is creatively compelling. A Zenit E camera body is included as a bonus — perfect for shooting the Helios on film straight out of the box. Serial number SR 7361023.

Key Features

• 58mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• Fast f/2 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and iconic swirly bokeh
• Legendary six-blade aperture — produces unique vortex bokeh unlike any modern lens
• Based on the Carl Zeiss Biotar optical formula — a genuine piece of optical history
• M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of film and digital bodies via adapter
• Manual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring
• Solid all-metal Soviet construction built to last
• Zenit E camera body included as bonus — ready to shoot on film immediately

Condition Report

• Body (Lens): Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to barrel or mount
• Optics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly; aperture blades clean and snappy; M42 mount clean and secure

"The Helios 44-2 is one of those lenses that photographers seek out specifically for what it does differently. That swirly bokeh is completely unique — organic, dreamlike, and impossible to recreate digitally. Wide open at f/2 it has a rendering that is unmistakably its own, and stopped down it becomes genuinely sharp across the frame. On a modern mirrorless body via adapter it's an absolute joy to shoot with — and the included Zenit E makes it ready for film from day one."

What's Included

• Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 lens (M42 mount)
• Zenit E camera body (bonus)
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: KMZ
• Model: Helios 44-2 58mm f/2
• Serial Number: SR 7361023
• Mount: M42
• Focal Length: 58mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
• Angle of View: 40°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.55m
• Filter Thread: 52mm
• Construction: All-metal barrel
• Type: Prime Lens
• Category: Lenses
• Condition: Good Condition