Zenit Helios 44M 58mm 2

Zenit Helios 44M 58mm f/2 – M42 Mount

The Helios 44M 58mm f/2 is a legendary vintage Soviet lens, best known for its beautiful swirly bokeh, solid metal construction, and unique image character. Originally bundled with Zenit 35mm SLRs, the lens features a 58mm focal length and a fast f/2 maximum aperture, making it excellent for portraits, artistic photography, and adapting to modern mirrorless cameras.

Key Features

• Focal Length: 58mm – slightly longer than standard, ideal for portraiture and detail shots

• Aperture Range: f/2 – f/16, with a 6-blade diaphragm

• Lens Mount: M42 screw mount – compatible with vintage film cameras and easily adapted to digital systems

• Focus Type: Smooth manual focus, long throw for precision

• Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 0.5m (1.6 ft)

• Optical Design: 6 elements in 4 groups – based on the Carl Zeiss Biotar formula

• Coating: Early versions are single-coated; later MC (Multi-Coated) versions offer better contrast

• Filter Thread: 52mm (standard M52×0.75 filter size)

• Build Quality: All-metal construction, made in the USSR – built to last

What’s Included

• Helios 44M 58mm f/2 lens

• Front and rear caps

Condition

Used – Good condition: The lens is fully functional, with clean optics, smooth focus ring, and snappy aperture blades. There may be some cosmetic signs of use, but no fungus, haze, or scratches that affect image quality.