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Helios 44-2 58mm F/2 Lens

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$49.99

+ US $14.99 shipping

Estimated delivery Thu, May 16 - Tue, Jun 4

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(Adapter Arri PL-mount Art Photo Group. 65 mm: Arriflex 765, ARRI ALEXA65 (uses the XPL-mount). PL-mount optional by user choice: Canon EOS C300, Canon EOS C500, Red One, Red Epic, Red Scarlet), Digital Bolex (uses interchangeable mounts), Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro (uses interchangeable mounts).

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Product Information

For photography lovers looking for a camera lens that captures clear foreground images while providing unique and beautiful bokeh affects, the Helios 44-2 is worth considering. Lens construction within this Helios camera lens for Zenit/Pentax is six elements in four groups. Though it was made in the early 1990s, this 58 mm f/2.0 lens is compatible with many DSLR cameras with an adapter. It attaches to traditional, 35-mm cameras via the M42 x 1 thread. The Helios 44-2 features a maximum focal aperture of f/2.0. High focal apertures yield pictures with detail finer than what is perceived with the human eye. The aperture of this Helios camera lens for Zenit/Pentax is manually adjusted via the aperture ring. Focal length varies a little in this 58 mm f/2.0 lens from 58-60 mm. Because of its adaptability, one-of-a-kind bokeh effects, and high focal aperture, the Helios 44-2 is a fine camera lens for producing photos with unique effects.

Product Identifiers

Brand
Helios
MPN
HELOIS442F20PENTAXZENIT
UPC
Not Specified
Model
44-2
eBay Product ID (ePID)
114209170

Product Key Features

Mount
M42
Focal Length
58mm
Compatible Brand
For Zenit, For Pentax
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Series
Helios 44-2
Type
Lens
Focus Type
Fixed/Prime, Manual

Dimensions

Weight
0.61 lbs
Item Weight
0.61 lbs

Additional Product Features

Aperture
f/2
Focal Length (mm)
58mm
Camera Type
SLR

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item 1 Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 m42 Lens Fair condition Free worldwide shipping
$60.00
Free shipping
item 2 Arri PL-mount Art Photo Group NEW Adapter to M42x1 SLR Lens Zenit Canon Sony
$49.99
+$14.99 shipping
item 3 Helios 44m 58mm F/2 Lens
$55.00
+$15.00 shipping
item 4 Helios 44-2 58 mm f/2 M42 Boke Lens for Zenit
$59.00
+$11.00 shipping
item 5 Helios 44-2 58 mm f/2 M42 Boke Lens for Zenit
$59.00
+$11.00 shipping
item 6 Helios-44 58mm F2 USSR Vintage Lens
$55.00
+$19.00 shipping
item 7 Lens HELIOS 44-2 f/2 58mm M42, HELIOS-44-2, 1983
$60.00
Last one+$15.00 shipping

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4.7 out of 5 stars based on 124 product ratings

124 product ratings

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Sharp image

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4 out of 5 stars
by anzelm18Mar 26, 2018
Beautifully Swirly!
This lens reminds me of the 1980’s - the years of Lomo and Zenit cameras. Helios 44 was standard on the Zenit and - if I remember correctly - optional on a Zorki. I have a drawer full of 50mm lenses, from modern Sony’s and Canons through Sigmas and all manual SLRMagic f/1.1 to older Maxxums and Rokkors all the way to classic Yashicas and Takumars. My all-time favorite is the 50mm f/1.2 Tomioka, the fastest 50 for m42 mount ever. I love the Tomioka not just for being a 1.2 but for its magic bokeh producing an impression, or rather a suggestion of gentle concentric rings capturing the viewer’s focus onto the eyes of the subject. Now the Helios can somehow do the same trick, but at f/2 instead of f/1.2, and at 10% of the price. If you shoot mirrorless or canon or A-mount, you have no excuse. Buy one today and have fun! One thing that I don’t like about the Helios is it’s ergonomics: the aperture and focus rings seem to be in the wrong places: aperture near the front of the lens and focus on the rear, opposite of most lenses you can encounter today. After a few minutes you will get used to it though and the lens will be pure fun!Read full review
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4 out of 5 stars
by druszajMar 21, 2013
Excellent lens for the artistic photographer
This lens is excellent for portraits or other low depth of field work wide open. At f/2, assuming you are using it full-frame, expect blurry corners, and a sharp center. This is not necessarily a bad thing, depending on your subject and how you want to portray it. At f/5.6 and higher, the entire image will be extremely sharp, on par with the best 35mm lenses. The quality of the out of focus areas is one of the main reasons to get this lens. Like many former USSR lenses, it is excellent. It can produce swirling out of focus highlights in some situations. The background looks as if it was painted with brush strokes. Flare for this lens is greater than most other lenses of similar focal length. This may vary depending on your copy. My copy is single-coated. On the plus side, the front element is recessed, providing an ad-hoc lens hood. Still, it's better to also attach a real lens hood if flare is a concern. Then you won't need to worry about flare, unless your light source is in the frame. Build quality is good - solid metal, and compact. If you are looking for absolute sharpness wide open, I don't recommend this. It excels at artistic effect. If sharpness is what matters to you, you'd be better off buying a good 50mm f/1.4 and using it at f/2.0 or f/2.8. In summary, you get two lenses in one - a super sharp f/5.6+ and an artistic low-dof f/2.0.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by apsi-47Feb 03, 2020
Excellent value, widely available. A no-brainer!
All lenses in the Helios 44M series are known to be spectacular value for the money, giving images a great deal of character due in large part from the highly sought-after swirly bokeh. In the case of the 44M-4, the lens is better known for its more desirable contrast and sharpness, while the 44M-2 is better known for the quality of the "swirl" in the bokeh. Still, though, you can never go wrong with either of these lenses, whether you're shooting on APS-C or FF, though the evidence of swirl will be less prominent on the former. Build quality is second-to-none; if you get the right copy, the focus ring is smooth as silk, the aperture ring clicks nicely at each stop, and the compact size of the lens makes it all the better. You'll see some softness wide open from both members of the series as expected, and considering the issues of quality control during the many years of manufacturing, each lens tends to offer different results. Nonetheless, as iterated previously, the character provided by these lenses is truly astonishing. Simply put: both models are must buys!Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
5 out of 5 stars
by adrians3Sep 20, 2014
Beautifully made European lens and image quality. Easy to use on Canon DSLR
A classic European lens; the Helios 44M series is possibly the MOST mass produced standard lens in the history of photography. It's a German design refined by the Russian optical industry. It was the standard lens on Zenit 35mm SLR cameras for decades. It has been rediscovered in the last few years as a brilliant lens to adapt to modern DSLR digital cameras. The soft quality and extraordinairy "bokeh" of this lens is legendary. But make no mistake, if you stop it down to f/8 it's a sharp performer too. it fits well to my Canon EOS 5D Mk I body. The one I bought from a Ukraine seller was a Chrome model from 1960. This all metal lens will blow you away with its size, weight and durability. F stop clicks are nearly silent for shooting video, and focus is smooth, though a bit stiff on my copy. You may find some scratch marks or imperfections on your lens as I did. This means you got a good one! Back in Soviet Russia production numbers were more important than quality construction. So often a photographer would take home a Zenit SLR with 4 or more copies of a lens to test! When he found the best one he would return the others. Often photographers would lend each other a good sample of a lens. So a heavily used lens meant it was good from the factory. So don't be afraid of a few small scratches. The seller I bought this from adjusted focus for Canon DSLR mounts. He also included an M39 to M42 lens thread adaptor so I could mount it right to my Canon and shoot. Great for low light portraits since the focal length is a bit longer than 50mm and helps minimize spatial distortion. It focuses close too. Just put your camera in "M" or "A" mode and make some old school low light photos. It's one tenth the price of a new Canon 50mm 1.4, and though not as fast, it has a unique image quality modern lenses can't match.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by satod-2May 01, 2018
Fantastic piece of equipment
Awesome image quality. The way the lens handles light can get you some really sick shots. The microcontrast is fantastic.Can be a bit hard to figure out exposure with the aperture not being electronic at all, you'll have to figure out your lens' native aperture, and the manual focusing can be hard with larger apertures so you'll want to make sure to get an adapter with focus confirmation but once you get used to it it's not too bad and totally worth it. Definitely a great buy for $50.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned

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Helios 44-2 58mm F/2 Lens

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Beautifully Swirly!

Excellent lens for the artistic photographer

Excellent value, widely available. A no-brainer!

Beautifully made European lens and image quality. Easy to use on Canon DSLR

Fantastic piece of equipment

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