Zenit 11 35mm SLR Kit with Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2

Zenit 11 35mm SLR Kit with Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 - Good Condition | Classic Soviet Film Kit with Legendary Standard Prime

The Zenit 11 paired with the Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 is a well-matched and characterful 35mm film kit from the Soviet KMZ optical and camera manufacturing tradition. The Zenit 11 is a solid and dependable SLR built around the universal M42 screw mount — offering manual exposure control with TTL metering in a well-built body that handles everyday shooting with confidence. The Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 is one of the most celebrated vintage lenses in the world — producing the famous swirly, dreamlike bokeh that has captivated photographers and filmmakers worldwide. Together they form a characterful and capable film kit with a rendering quality that is completely unique. Serial numbers: Body SR 89349441 / Lens SR 89356713.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of M42 lenses
• 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 vortex bokeh rendering — unique and impossible to replicate digitally
• TTL metering for consistent and accurate exposures
• Manual exposure control for full creative freedom
• Solid Soviet construction built to last
• Self-timer function

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order; lens elements clean with no fungus, haze, or significant dust
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; aperture blades clean and snappy; M42 mount connection clean and secure

"The Zenit 11 with a Helios 44M-4 is one of those film kits that delivers a completely unique shooting experience. The Helios bokeh is legendary — dreamy, swirly, and impossible to recreate digitally — and the Zenit 11 body is a solid and dependable platform for everyday film shooting. A characterful and enjoyable film kit that stands apart from the crowd."

What's Included

• Zenit 11 camera body
• Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 lens
• Front lens cap
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: KMZ (Zenit)
• Model: Zenit 11 with Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2
• Serial Number (Body): SR 89349441
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 89356713
• Mount: M42
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 1/30s – 1/500s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 16–500
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.85x magnification
• Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 58mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/2
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.55m
• Filter Thread: 52mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 135 x 97 x 60mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 620g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition