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product_id: 67970805
title: "Zenit Helios Lens 44-2, 58 mm, 1:2, M42"
brand: "artist unknown"
price: "€ 452.02"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 6
category: "Artist Unknown"
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# f/2 aperture for dreamy bokeh 58mm prime lens for sharp portraits manual focus for creative control Zenit Helios Lens 44-2, 58 mm, 1:2, M42

**Brand:** artist unknown
**Price:** € 452.02
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Capture timeless creativity with the legendary Helios 44-2!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zenit Helios Lens 44-2, 58 mm, 1:2, M42 by artist unknown
- **How much does it cost?** € 452.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/67970805-zenit-helios-lens-44-2-58-mm-1-2-m42)

## Best For

- artist unknown enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted artist unknown brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Manual Focus Mastery:** Engage fully with your craft—precise control for stunning, intentional shots.
- • **Robust Vintage Build:** Solid metal construction with character-rich wear that tells a story.
- • **Iconic 58mm Prime Lens:** Perfectly tuned for portraits, landscapes, and creative macro shots.
- • **Signature Swirly Bokeh:** Achieve that coveted vintage background blur that sets your work apart.
- • **Affordable Creative Upgrade:** A legendary lens at a fraction of the cost, fueling your artistic journey.

## Overview

The Zenit Helios 44-2 is a vintage 58mm f/2 prime lens renowned for its unique swirly bokeh and sharp image quality. Designed for manual focus, it offers photographers and filmmakers a tactile, creative experience. Despite minor cosmetic wear, this robust lens remains a favorite for portraits, landscapes, and macro photography, delivering iconic looks at an accessible price point.

## Description

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Review: One of my best investments I've made when starting out - Bought this in 2019 for around 50 bucks from the Ukraine. As there's so many raving reviews and footage out there already, I'll just confirm that and say that it's one of the easiest and rewarding purchases you will ever make if you are starting out in photography and filming. The unique look you get from these old lenses will not only help you get very pretty pictures, it will inspire you to experiment and become more creative as well in your work. Bear in mind that a lot of these lenses' filter threads have been dented over time as was the case with mine. So I'm not able to put an ND on it, which reduces usability for video work. I have shot short films and talking head interviews with it though, so there's cases where you can use it professionally. You need to be very good at pulling focus though to make it work. Photography def even more useful!
Review: Exactly what I wanted! - It’s a nice vintage lens and a good price for this famous lens. I did end up getting a 1978 MMZ version with “Helios” in Russian text… which for anybody wondering it’s the same lens-the English writing was made for export vs the Russian writing was made to be domestic use. (That’s the only difference and in my opinion I prefer the Russian text anyways) looks to be decently serviced no oil or gunk on the blades. Has the famous bokeh I want. Of course some wear from it being a vintage used lens and sometimes a little tough to move/handle butttt in my opinion that gives it character and is to be expected in a vintage lens. Ultimately I’m very satisfied with the price, build, and quality. Plopped on an adapter and got to shooting!

## Features

- Helios 44-2
- Fixed at 58 mm
- for portraits, landscapes and in some cases for macro shooting

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00KYDYMWA |
| Brand | Artist Unknown |
| Brand Name | Artist Unknown |
| Camera Lens | 58 mm |
| Camera lens description | 58 mm |
| Compatible Camera Models | Pentax K mount cameras |
| Compatible Mountings | 10 UK/M |
| Compatible mountings | 10 UK/M |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 36 Reviews |
| Exposure Control Type | Manual |
| Fixed Focal Length | 58 Millimetres |
| Focal length description | 58 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Fixed Focus |
| Image Stabilization Type | No image stabilization |
| Item Weight | 240 Grams |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle |
| Lens type | Wide Angle |
| Manufacturer | unbekannt |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B00KYDYMWA |
| Maximum Aperture | 2 Millimetres |
| Maximum Focal Length | 58 Millimeters |
| Maximum focal length | 58 Millimeters |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 Millimetres |
| Minimum Focal Length | 58 Meters |
| Model Name | Zenit Helios-44-2 |
| Model Number | 44-2 |
| Real Angle Of View | 39.6 Degrees |
| Shooting Modes | Manual |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical Viewfinder |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 1:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Artist Unknown
- **Camera lens description:** 58 mm
- **Compatible mountings:** 10 UK/M
- **Focal length description:** 58 millimeters
- **Focus type:** Fixed Focus
- **Lens design:** Prime
- **Lens type:** Wide Angle
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 58 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 58 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 58 Meters

## Images

![Zenit Helios Lens 44-2, 58 mm, 1:2, M42 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712mXMLDuTL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my best investments I've made when starting out
*by T***R on 3 December 2020*

Bought this in 2019 for around 50 bucks from the Ukraine. As there's so many raving reviews and footage out there already, I'll just confirm that and say that it's one of the easiest and rewarding purchases you will ever make if you are starting out in photography and filming. The unique look you get from these old lenses will not only help you get very pretty pictures, it will inspire you to experiment and become more creative as well in your work. Bear in mind that a lot of these lenses' filter threads have been dented over time as was the case with mine. So I'm not able to put an ND on it, which reduces usability for video work. I have shot short films and talking head interviews with it though, so there's cases where you can use it professionally. You need to be very good at pulling focus though to make it work. Photography def even more useful!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I wanted!
*by S***D on 14 August 2025*

It’s a nice vintage lens and a good price for this famous lens. I did end up getting a 1978 MMZ version with “Helios” in Russian text… which for anybody wondering it’s the same lens-the English writing was made for export vs the Russian writing was made to be domestic use. (That’s the only difference and in my opinion I prefer the Russian text anyways) looks to be decently serviced no oil or gunk on the blades. Has the famous bokeh I want. Of course some wear from it being a vintage used lens and sometimes a little tough to move/handle butttt in my opinion that gives it character and is to be expected in a vintage lens. Ultimately I’m very satisfied with the price, build, and quality. Plopped on an adapter and got to shooting!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Meraviglioso
*by R***U on 14 March 2018*

Arrivato con qualche giorno di ritardo ma non per causae diependenti dal venditore in quanto il pacco è stato fermo alla dogana in Italia.... Pacchetto buono, protezione interna dell'obiettivo ottima e condizioni dell'obiettivo stesso assolutamente eccellenti, quasi pari al nuovo. Qualità costruttiva incredibile degna della vecchia e gloriosa CCCP: tutto metallo e lenti come si deve. Scopo primario dell'obiettivo essere imortale. Montato su Canon 6d con adattatore M42 to Canon Eos funziona perfettamente in modalità assolutamente e unicamente manuale, ma rende immagini strepitose con un effetto bokeh fantastico. Assolutamente consigliato per utenti esperti di fotografia in quanto la messa a fuoco, soprattutto a f2, risulta abbstanza complessa e difficoltosa. Ottima la ghiera della MAF morbida ma non troppo, con una certa resistenza ma non troppo dura. L'incredibile quantità di lamelle del diaframma si fa vedere in maniera meravigliosa sullo sfocato. Fantastico è valso ogni giorno di attesa.

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*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-07-21*