For sale is a professionally modified Helios 44M 58mm f/2 manual focus lens, crafted in the Petzval style. This unique lens creates a stunning combination of dreamy color rendition, dramatic swirling bokeh, and crisp subject isolation, making it an excellent choice for photographers and videographers seeking an expressive, artistic style.
The lens comes with a Sony E-mount adapter and is ready for use with Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras.
Unlike the standard Helios 44M, this modified version creates a much stronger swirling background effect and a classic Petzval-inspired image character, while maintaining the vintage charm of the original Soviet optics.
Specifications
Focal length: 58 mm
Maximum aperture: f/2
Original M42 mount
Sony E-mount adapter included
Manual focus
Manual aperture control
Made in the USSR
Image characteristics
Bright Petzval-style bokeh
Dreamy, artistic rendering
Excellent subject-background separation
Smooth, vintage-style background blur
Natural colors with classic vintage contrast
Condition
The lens has been fully serviced by a specialist and is in excellent working order. Focusing is smooth, and the aperture functions correctly. The glass is clean, and the optical modifications were carefully performed to achieve the signature Petzval effect.
Compatibility
Ready for use with Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras, including the A7, A7 II, A7 III, A7 IV, A7R series, A7S series, A6000, A6100, A6300, A6400, A6500, A6600, ZV-E10, FX30, and other Sony E-mount cameras.
Included:
Modified Petzval Helios 44M 58mm f/2 Lens
Sony E Mount Adapter
Front Lens Cap
This unique, handcrafted, artistic lens is designed for photographers who want images with character, not the clinical perfection of modern optics. The combination of the legendary Helios design and the Petzval modification creates stunning portraits with dramatic swirling bokeh and a timeless, cinematic aesthetic that stands out in every frame.