The photos provided are the actual lens you will receive. See the last three pictures above for photos I've taken with a similarly modified lens. The effect is most pronounced in pictures where the background contains a lot of small points of light, leafy areas or reflective surfaces like water, glass and foil produce the strongest effect.
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The Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 lens is a classic manual focus lens known for its high-quality optics and smooth bokeh. With a maximum aperture of f/2, this lens is ideal for capturing crisp and detailed images with beautiful depth of field. The SEIMAX 30mm / 20mm / 11mm filters included in the package provide additional versatility and creative capabilities for photographers looking to experiment with different angles and effects. Overall, this lens is a reliable choice for photographers seeking a durable and versatile option for their photography gear collection.
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EARLY Lens Helios 44 2/58. Almost all "Helios" for the "Start" diaphragm consisted of 13 blackened petals, with the exception of the latest series with 8 petals. All lenses were produced only in "silver" version, and regardless of the number of aperture blades, they are considered one of the best versions of "Helios-44".
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Swirly Bokeh Masterpiece: The Helios 44-2 is celebrated for its enchanting swirly bokeh, creating a dreamy and artistic background that adds a unique charm to your images. Known for its distinctive swirly bokeh and unique character, this manual focus lens brings a touch of nostalgia and creativity to your photographic endeavours.
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This legendary Russian lens is a clone of the Carl Zeiss Biotar, and is renowned for it's distin ctive and attractive Bokeh, which makes it ideal as a portrait lens and well suited to any kind of shallow focus work where visually pleasing backgrounds are desirable.
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Nikon Z Fit Helios 44M 58mm F/2 Lens With Petzval Mod. This version has had the "Petzval Mod" carried out which radically alters the character of the lens. Images now have a surreal "dreamy" look with a glowing, soft focus effect, and the swirly bokeh increased to all new levels!
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Helios 44m-4 58mm f2 M42 Mount lens.
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This legendary Russian lens is a clone of the Carl Zeiss Biotar, and is renowned for it's distin ctive and attractive Bokeh, which makes it ideal as a portrait lens and well suited to any kind of shallow focus work where visually pleasing backgrounds are desirable.
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