MC Helios-44m-6 58mm f/2.0, soviet vintage prime lens
MADE IN USSR!
Standard fast 58mm f/2 lens for russian Zenit SLR, can also be used on for photo & video on modern digital cameras via adaptors: Canon, Nikon, Sony NEX, Olympus Pen, Panasonic G, Canon EOS M, Nikon 1, FujiFilm X-mount etc.
Helios-44 series of lenses comparing to kit zoom lenses
Helios-44 is a vintage soviet line of fast fixed focal length(prime) lenses, in high demand nowadays for their fast aperture(f/2), which opens up a world of possibilities for photographer – selective focusing, low light photography, great portraits with vintage feel and beautiful bokeh courtesy of Carl Zeiss Biotar formula in use; for their ability to be mounted on various camera systems via affordable and easily available adapters.
Helios-44m-6 is lens with multicoated(MC) optics and is appreciated most of all for it’s high resolving power and contrast – it is sharp and contrasty even wide open.
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Adapters will be required to use this lens on modern cameras:
NEX adapter – for Sony NEX E mount cameras
Fuji X adapter – for FujiFilm X-mount cameras
Micro 4/3 adapter – for Panasonic G, Olympus Pen etc
EOS M adapter – for Canon mirrorless cameras
Nikon simple adapter & infinity adapter – on Nikon (D)SLR
Canon EOS adapter – for Canon (D)SLRs
P-K adapter(or infinity) – on Pentax K-mount cameras
Also available “tilting” adapters for Micro 4/3, Fuji X and Sony NEX E and many others here
52mm filter thread
8 diaphragm blades
F/2-16 max-min preset aperture
50cm minimum focusing distance
6 lenses in 4 groups
270g of weight
60mm length
45/25 line per mm optical resolution (center/edges)
Multicoated
The lens s/n 91406182 is in excellent condition!
Lens barrel has nearly no visible signs of use/age.
Glass is clean and clear – has no fungus, no haze, no scratches.
Few internal dust particles may be present, but will not have any effect on photos.
Mechanics are excellent – focus is smooth and uniform.
Aperture blades are free from oil.
Comes with rear & front lens caps.
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