📸 Description
This classic Helios-44-2 58mm f/2 prime lens is a highly sought-after vintage optic, renowned for its distinctive "swirly bokeh." Manufactured in the USSR, it's a piece of photographic history and an excellent tool for creative manual focus photography.
💡 Key Benefits
Distinctive "swirly bokeh" for unique artistic images.
Fast f/2 aperture excellent for low light and shallow depth of field.
M42 screw mount offers broad compatibility with modern cameras via adapters.
Robust Soviet-era construction ensures durability and a tactile user experience.
⚙️ Features
Focal Length: 58mm, Maximum Aperture: f/2, Minimum Aperture: f/16
M42 Screw Mount for wide adaptability, Manual Focus & Aperture
Robust metal and glass construction, "MADE IN USSR" designation
Clean, smoothly operating aperture blades forming a pleasingly circular opening
Clearly marked focus scale (0.55m to infinity)
📌 Condition
Rated 4/5. The lens body is in good vintage condition with typical minor paint wear consistent with age, but no significant dents or deep scratches. The front optical element appears clean and clear with no major scratches, haze, or fungus visible; minor internal dust is common and present. Aperture and focus rings turn smoothly.
📦 What's Included
The listing includes the Helios-44-2 58mm f/2 lens only. No front lens cap, rear lens cap, lens hood, or any adapters are included.
🌟 Why This Product?
This Helios-44-2 offers a fantastic opportunity to experiment with a legendary vintage lens, bringing a unique historical and artistic flair to your photography with its celebrated swirly bokeh.
🔑 Keywords
helios 44-2, 58mm f2, m42 lens, swirly bokeh, vintage lens, soviet lens, manual focus, prime lens, camera lens, photography, creative effects, ussr optic
