{"product_id":"helios-44-2-58mm-f-2-valdai-lens-for-m42-mount-used","title":"Helios 44-2 58mm f\/2 \"Valdai\" Lens for M42 Mount *USED*","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e58mm focal length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ef\/2 maximum aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ef\/16 minimum aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eM42 screw mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 aperture blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0.5-meter minimum focusing distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e49mm filter thread diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6 elements in 4 groups optical construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePreset aperture ring mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll-metal body construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg style=\"text-align: center;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/8789\/1225\/files\/Red20Bar_d81539c9-b5a0-479e-b4a8-e773ed9dfa48_430x.jpg?v=1718690921#\" alt=\"Redbar\" width=\"100%\" height=\"25\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Helios 44-2 58mm f\/2 \"Valdai\" lens for M42 mount is a legendary vintage prime lens renowned for its distinct character and creative potential. Produced at the Valdai factory, this specific variant carries a rich history and a reputation for solid mechanical build quality. Operating entirely with manual focus and manual aperture control, it offers photographer and videographers a tactile, deliberate shooting experience. Its native M42 screw mount ensures excellent adaptability, allowing it to be easily mounted onto modern mirrorless and DSLR camera systems with the appropriate, widely available adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this lens's appeal is its classic optical design, which delivers a fast f\/2 maximum aperture that is ideal for low-light environments and isolating subjects. It is most famous for producing a striking, specialized background blur often referred to as \"swirly bokeh,\" where out-of-focus highlights wrap around the center of the frame to create a dramatic, painterly effect. Combined with its unique rendering of flare and vintage contrast, this 58mm focal length is highly sought after for portraiture, fine art photography, and cinematic video production looking to break away from clinical modern sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50224031334643,"sku":"HEL-58MM-F2-VALDAI-PRE-1","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8342\/0659\/files\/786988.jpg?v=1786116984","url":"https:\/\/thepixelconnection.com\/products\/helios-44-2-58mm-f-2-valdai-lens-for-m42-mount-used","provider":"PixelConnection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}