📸Vintage Helios-44M 58mm f/2 M42 Lens with Sony E (NEX) Adapter — Swirly Bokeh Classic

This is a legendary Helios-44M 58mm f/2 lens — one of the most iconic Soviet lenses, famous for its unique “swirly bokeh” and vintage rendering.

It’s an excellent choice for portrait, video, and artistic photography, giving that classic cinematic look loved by photographers and filmmakers worldwide.

Specifications:

Lens mount: M42 screw mount

 Adapter included: M42 → Sony E (NEX)

 Focal length: 58 mm

 Maximum aperture: f/2

 Minimum aperture: f/16

 Focus: Manual

 Filter thread: 52mm

 Optical design: 6 elements in 4 groups (Biotar-type) 

 Made in USSR

Condition:

 

✔ Optics clean — no fungus or haze

✔ Aperture blades move freely

✔ Smooth focusing

✔ Minor cosmetic wear typical for vintage lenses

✔ Fully tested and functional

📸 Compatibility:

Perfect for all Sony E-mount cameras (A6000, A7, A7R, A7S, A5000, NEX series, etc.).

Can also be adapted to Canon RF, Fuji X, Micro 4/3, Nikon Z and others with appropriate adapters.

🎥 Why photographers love this lens:

The Helios-44M reproduces the legendary Carl Zeiss Biotar 58mm f/2 optical formula, creating a beautiful 3D effect, soft contrast, and swirling background blur.

Ideal for creative portraits, video production, and vintage film-style photography.

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