📷 Description (описание):

This listing is for a vintage Helios-44 Soviet lens — the rare early 13-blades version, known for its smooth operation and legendary “swirly bokeh” effect.

The lens was manufactured in the USSR and is based on the famous Carl Zeiss Biotar optical design.

It produces sharp images at the center with beautifully soft edges and creamy background blur, making it perfect for portrait and artistic photography.

This version with 13 aperture blades provides an exceptionally round aperture shape and smooth, natural bokeh even when stopped down.

The Helios-44 is built entirely of metal, with excellent mechanical precision and reliability.

⚙️ Technical details:

Mount: M42

Focal length: 58 mm

Maximum aperture: f/2

Aperture range: f/2 – f/16

Aperture blades: 13 (rare version)

Optical design: 6 elements in 4 groups (Zeiss Biotar copy)

Focus range: 0.5 m – ∞

Focusing: Manual

Material: Metal construction

Made in: USSR (Soviet Union)

🎯 Compatibility:

With an adapter (available upon request), this lens can be used on most digital cameras, including:

Canon EOS, Sony E/NEX, Fuji X, Nikon Z, FX, Micro 4/3, Pentax, and others.

Please ask if you need an adapter — I can include one at your request.

📦 Condition:

The lens is in good working condition.

Focus and aperture rings move smoothly.

Glass is clear, without fungus, haze, or scratches.

Minor signs of use on the body only.

Tested and fully functional.

🧩 Included:

1. Lens Helios-44 13-blades (58 mm f/2 M42)

2. Front cap

3. Rear cap

💬 Notes:

The Helios-44 is one of the most iconic lenses of the Soviet era, renowned for its unique bokeh and artistic rendering.

This 13-blade version is especially sought after by collectors and photographers who appreciate vintage optical character.

✅ Tested, clean, and ready to use.

📦 Safe worldwide shipping with tracking number.

💬 Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need an adapter for your camera.