Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 Vintage Manual Lens M42 Mount

$99,90

Vintage Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 lens with iconic swirly bokeh, perfect for dreamy portraits and artistic shots on DSLR or mirrorless cameras.

  • Aperture Control: Manual, smooth (de-clicked) ring
  • Focal Length: 58mm
  • Focus Type: Manual focus only
  • Lens Mount: M42 × 1 (screw mount)
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2
  • Minimum Aperture: f/16
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 0.5 meters (50 cm)
  • Optical Design: 6 elements in 4 groups

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Description

Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 Vintage Manual Lens – a legendary Soviet lens cherished by photographers and filmmakers around the world. Known for its unique “swirly bokeh”, this lens delivers a dreamy, cinematic look that’s perfect for portraits, nature, and artistic projects.
Originally designed with an M42 screw mount, the Helios 44-2 can be easily adapted to modern digital cameras with a proper adapter (sold separately). Its fast f/2 aperture provides beautiful background separation and excellent performance in low-light situations.
Whether you’re a collector, an analog enthusiast, or a digital creative exploring vintage aesthetics, the Helios 44-2 is a unique and affordable way to transform your photography.

Manual Control for Creative Freedom – Full manual aperture and focus allow artistic control over depth of field and image style.
Fast f/2 Aperture – Bright maximum aperture perfect for portraits, low-light scenes, and dreamy background separation.
All-Metal Construction – Durable vintage build quality with smooth focus ring and clickless aperture for video shooting.

Compatibility

Compatible with most modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras (Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Olympus, etc.) using an M42 to your mount adapter (adapter not included).

Specification

Aperture Control

Manual, smooth (de-clicked) ring

Focal Length

58mm

Focus Type

Manual focus only

Lens Mount

M42 × 1 (screw mount)

Maximum Aperture

f/2

Minimum Aperture

f/16

Minimum Focus Distance

0.5 meters (50 cm)

Optical Design

6 elements in 4 groups