Helios 44M-2 58mm f/2 - Like New

Helios 44M-2 58mm f/2 - Like New | Legendary Soviet Standard Prime with Iconic Swirly Bokeh in M42 Mount

The 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.

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 aperture design — 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
• In like-new condition — an exceptional example

Condition Report

• Body: Like new — no marks, scratches, or signs of use on the barrel or mount
• Optics: Elements clean and clear — no dust, fungus, haze, or coating damage; glass pristine
• Mechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly and precisely; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure

"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."

What's Included

• Helios 44M-2 58mm f/2 lens (M42 mount)

Technical Specifications

• Brand: KMZ (Zenit)
• Model: Helios 44M-2 58mm f/2
• Serial Number: Not available
• 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: Like New