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   Our store is not just online-we are physically located in California. Helios-44M 2/58 Soviet Vintage Biotar copy Portrait Lens M42. For photographers and filmmakers, the Helios-44M stands out as a lens with a warm, artistic touch that's perfect for creating timeless visuals. Its build and optical characteristics make it ideal for capturing emotion and storytelling through a softer, vintage aesthetic. Known for its swirling bokeh, the Helios-44M version renders backgrounds with a subtle, dreamy quality. The transitions are smooth, and the effect is less aggressive, making it a ...

E camera is in good condition, complete with equipment (camera, case), the camera is in working order.   

Soviet Vintage Camera "Zenith ET" HELIOS 44m-6, 2/58 M42, New!!! New Soviet Camera Made in USSR. The camera is brand new. All functions of the camera work perfectly. The lens is in perfect condition, no defects. No scratches, scuffs, fungus and dust. Diaphragm scale from 2 to 16. An excellent acquisition for your collection. THERE ARE MANY INTERESTING LOTS IN IT. I will be happy to answer any questions.   

   Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 Vintage Soviet Lens - EF Mount - Swirly Bokeh Biotar Copy - Made in USSR. This is a legendary Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 manual lens, originally made in the USSR, known for its unique "swirly" bokeh and distinctive rendering. It comes with a Canon EF mount adapter, making it ready to use on Canon DSLR cameras like 5D, 6D, 80D, etc. This lens is a favorite among portrait photographers, vintage lens collectors, and videographers seeking character-rich, artistic visuals. Mount: M42 (with included Canon EF adapter). Aperture Blades: 8 (classic preset aperture ...

   Soviet vintage lens HELIOS 44-2 (2/58). Vintage camera lens M42 mount. Petzval Helios 44-2 is a modified version of Helios 44-2 to create the effect seen in Petzval lenses. Namely, artistic blurring of the center of the image, which requires a little digital sharpening. Shoot wide open at f/2. Ensure maximum background defocus with strong backlight. Example setup: subject at 1.5m, background (flowers) at 3.5m, background illuminated by lights. Light digital correction may be required for optimal center clarity. Does not focus to infinity - optimized for portrait and ...

The Vintage ZENIT TTL Olympian SLR film camera with Helios 44M 2/58 lens is a classic 35mm camera produced in the Russian Federation during the 1980s. This camera features manual program modes, making it a versatile option for film photography enthusiasts. With its black color and iconic ZENIT brand, this camera offers a nostalgic and unique shooting experience for those who appreciate the authenticity of film photography. The inclusion of the Helios 44M 2/58 lens adds a creative touch to the overall package, making it a valuable addition to any collection of vintage cameras.   

   Petzvale Modified for HELIOS 44M-4 Soviet lens + Adapter for Sony E Nex Vintage. This is an original vintage lens made in the former Soviet Union (USSR). Helios-44M-4 - further improvement of the Helios-44M lens. Helios 44m-4 is an interesting lens with an amazing picture and fixed focal length 58mm. The focusing of the lens is smooth. The focus ring rotates 220 degrees. When focusing, the front and rear lenses do not rotate. The diaphragm has 6 blades. The iris control ring rotates smoothly, stopping at fixed values. This lens does not focus like a regular lens; this lens is ...

Famous 13 blades Helios 44 58mm f/2 2/58mm, Excellent Rare Lens Zenit. This lens was designed at Krasnogorsky Mechanical Plant. This is a representative of vast "Helios-44" family, that was based on German Carz Zeiss Jena Biotar 2/58. Firstly it has a name "BK" - Biotar from Krasnogorsk. Optical scheme was calculated in 1951 at State Optical Institute (USSR). This is one of the most popular lenses in the world. This lens was default for SLR cameras "Zenit-3", "Zenit-3m", "Crystal" and optional for "Zenit" and "Zenit-C". This lens had either 8, or 13 aperture blades. Early lenses had ...