Hello photography enthusiasts, filmmakers, and vintage gear collectors!

Up for sale is the legendary Soviet prime lens – the Helios-44M 58mm f/2 with a classic M42 screw mount. If you are looking to capture that magical, painterly "swirly bokeh" background effect that modern lenses simply cannot replicate, this original 1982 Valdai-made lens is exactly what you need!

What makes this particular copy highly desirable is the mechanical A/M (Auto/Manual) aperture switch on the side. This feature allows you to fully control the aperture blades manually, making it incredibly easy and seamless to adapt to modern mirrorless or DSLR cameras (like Sony E, Canon EF/RF, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, etc.) with a simple, cheap M42 adapter!

Condition:

This lens is in good, fully operational vintage condition! The glass is impressively clean for its age, with no visible fungus, haze, or major dust particles inside – which is quite rare for these old Soviet gems. The aperture blades are clean, snappy, and dry (completely free of oil). The manual focusing ring and aperture ring rotate nicely. Cosmetically, the metal body shows ultra-minimal signs of paint rub or wear from normal use over the decades, giving it a beautiful retro character. It comes with an original vintage Zenit front cap. Please check the detailed close-up photos to evaluate the condition for yourself. Buy with confidence!

Technical Specs:

- Focal Length: 58mm (Great for portraits and creative videography)

- Max Aperture: f/2

- Mount Type: M42 Screw Mount

- Year of Production: 1982 (Serial number starts with 82)

- Factory: Valdai / Jupiter (USSR)

- Included: Original Zenit front lens cap

Shipping & Handling:

I will ship this out quickly with a reliable international tracking number. The lens will be wrapped in multiple layers of bubble wrap and securely packed to ensure safe delivery to your doorstep. 

If you have any questions, need more details, or want me to take extra pictures, feel free to drop me a message. Happy shooting!