Lens adapted to Canon EF mount. There is no notable dust that would impact the image. No notable visible scratches, potentially minor cleaning scratches which will have no impact on the image. Optics are clean of fungus and haze as far as I can see.
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Mount: M42. Lens Helios-44 13-blades (58 mm f/2 M42). The lens was manufactured in the USSR and is based on the famous Carl Zeiss Biotar optical design. Made in: USSR (Soviet Union). This version with 13 aperture blades provides an exceptionally round aperture shape and smooth, natural bokeh even when stopped down.
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Do note that the serial number in the picture may not match the lens you receive. Lens is in good condition. No notable / image affecting scratches. No notable / image affecting dust.
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The glossy sheen of the body distinguishes this version from the "matte" finish of other versions of the Helios 44-2 2/58 lens. The lens functions perfectly. The focus barrel is properly snug and smoothly turns.
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Lens: Helios 44-M-4 58mm f2. Solid in the hand, intuitive to use, super bokeh if that's what you're after, and gives a pleasing cinematic look at any aperture. Sharpest at f4-f8. Lovely lens. Manufactured in Valdai factory.
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Body has a lil bit of a wobble to it. There is a single dot on the optic. focus works. there is minor interior dust.
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Optics are clean of fungus.
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