Up for sale is a classic Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 lens — a favorite among photographers and videographers for its unique swirly bokeh, creamy background blur, and sharp image quality. This Soviet-era lens is built with solid metal construction and vintage charm, perfect for creative portraiture and artistic shots.


Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 Lens

  • Focal Length: 58mm

  • Maximum Aperture: f/2

  • Mount Type: M42 screw mount

  • Manual Focus

  • Made in USSR

  • Known for its beautiful swirly bokeh and vintage rendering

  •  Compatibility:

    Works with most DSLR and mirrorless cameras using a proper M42 adapter (not included):

    • Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, and more

  • Optical: Clean glass, but can have some imperfections that will not have an effect on image quality.

  • Mechanical: Smooth focusing ring and working aperture blades

  • Cosmetic: Excellent

  • Fully tested and functional


  • Helios 44-2

  • Helios 44-2 58mm

  • Helios 44-2 58mm f2

  • Helios 44-2 M42 mount

  • Helios 44-2 lens

  • Helios 44-2 vintage lens

  • Vintage camera lens

  • Manual focus lens

Soviet lens

  • Portrait lens

  • Swirly bokeh lens

  • Bokeh monster

  • Film photography lens

Classic 58mm lens


  • M42 lens

  • M42 screw mount

  • Canon EF adapter lens

  • Sony E adapter lens

  • Fujifilm X adapter lens

  • Nikon F adapter lens

  • Micro Four Thirds compatible

  • DSLR compatible lens

  • Mirrorless camera lens

    • Unique bokeh

    • Creamy background blur

    • Sharp vintage glass

    Great for portrait photography