BIOTAR DESIGNED. Focal length: 58mm. Aperture blades: 8. The aperture blades are dry and clean, without oil. Focus and aperture rings move freely. The lens focuses over the entire range, including infinity.
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Nice quality vintage lens! Has been tested and is working well, aperture is smooth. Focus is quite stiff Good used condition, no scratches or fungus Comes with front lens cap
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The Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 is one of the most iconic Soviet lenses ever produced, based on the classic Zeiss Biotar design. This example appears to be an early KMZ-made Helios, identifiable by its serial number and build style, placing it in the earlier production era that many photographers actively seek out for character-focused photography and creative digital adaptation.
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Legendary Bokeh from this Biotar inspired lens. Describing as clear in this context is to differentiate between old lenses with serious internal haze, fungus or wear to outer coatings that will affect lens performance.
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The Helios 44M is a classic Soviet-era standard lens, well known for its distinctive rendering and characterful background blur. This example is an early KVD factory Helios 44M, identifiable by its markings and construction.
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It is in used condition and does contain signs of wear including marks and scuffs - one large scuff on the side. See photos for all details.
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Nice quality vintage lens! Has been tested and is working well, aperture is smooth. Focus is quite stiff Good used condition, no scratches or fungus Comes with front lens cap
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Nice quality vintage lens! Has been tested and is working smoothly, no issues found used condition, no haze or fungus but has some light scratches on the lens Lens only, no lens caps included
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