Zenit Helios-44-2 58mm f/2 Lens (M42)
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Description
Zenit Helios-44-2 58mm f/2 Lens (M42)
Condition and Limitations
Condition: good used condition.
Slight signs of wear on the body are possible (for example, small scratches or scuffs).
58 mm with Deliberately Chosen Sharpness
The Helios-44-2 combines a 58 mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/2. On a 35mm camera, its field of view is slightly narrower than that of a 50mm standard lens. This is interesting for people and details if you want to deliberately design the distance to the subject. You focus manually; the workflow with two aperture rings is an essential part of this model.
How the Preselection Aperture Works
With the preselection, you first determine up to which aperture value the second ring should close. To focus, you open the aperture. Before exposure, you turn the control ring back to the previously selected limit. You do not have to search for the numerical value again after each focusing. This is a different process than with a later Helios with a camera-operated spring diaphragm.
Design via Distance and Aperture
At f/2, the maximum aperture is available. A smaller aperture increases the usable depth of field with otherwise identical settings, while the exposure may require more time or higher sensitivity. For a calm portrait, you can first choose the shooting distance and then assess the background effect in the viewfinder. A certain bokeh effect or guaranteed image quality is not derived from the model name.
M42 and Manual Adaptation
The offered version has an M42 mount. Its manual aperture operation can be operated separately from the camera-side shooting process, which can be helpful with a suitable mirrorless adaptation. The lens is therefore still focused manually. The Helios-44-2 mount is also to be distinguished from the Helios-44M-4: Its different aperture mechanism should not be equated with the preselection operation described here.
Product Details
- Brand: Zenit
- Model: Helios-44-2
- Product Type: Lens
- Lens Mount: M42
- Focusing: Manual
- Focal Length: 58mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/2
- Filter Mount: 49mm
- Compatible Filter Size: 49 mm
- Color: Black
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