{"product_id":"helios-44m-2-58mm-f-2-like-new","title":"Helios 44M-2 58mm f\/2 - Like New","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelios 44M-2 58mm f\/2 - Like New | Legendary Soviet Standard Prime with Iconic Swirly Bokeh in M42 Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Helios 44M-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 aperture design 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 44M-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 like-new condition, this is an exceptional example of one of the most sought-after vintage lenses on the market today. In M42 mount, it adapts effortlessly to virtually any modern mirrorless or film body via adapter. No serial number noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e58mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast f\/2 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and iconic swirly bokeh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegendary aperture design — produces unique vortex bokeh unlike any modern lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the Carl Zeiss Biotar optical formula — a genuine piece of optical history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of film and digital bodies via adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid all-metal Soviet construction built to last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn like-new condition — an exceptional example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Like new — no marks, scratches, or signs of use on the barrel or mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics: Elements clean and clear — no dust, fungus, haze, or coating damage; glass pristine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly and precisely; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Helios 44M-2 in like-new condition is one of those genuinely rare finds — a legendary lens that photographers seek out worldwide, preserved in exceptional condition. That swirly bokeh is completely unique — organic, dreamlike, and impossible to recreate digitally. Wide open at f\/2 the rendering is unmistakably its own, and stopped down it becomes genuinely sharp across the frame. An exceptional example of a legendary lens.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelios 44M-2 58mm f\/2 lens (M42 mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: KMZ (Zenit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Helios 44M-2 58mm f\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: M42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 58mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Aperture: f\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Aperture: f\/16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngle of View: 40°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Focus Distance: 0.55m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter Thread: 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: All-metal barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Prime Lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Like New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KMZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57071059566932,"sku":"B119W5971MR","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_9643_8c5929fb-caa6-44aa-a1a0-4ec222951aeb.jpg?v=1788878013","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/fr\/products\/helios-44m-2-58mm-f-2-like-new","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}