Here is the famous old lens, the HELIOS-44. This lens was manufactured in 1979. With its unique rendering characteristic of Russian (former Soviet) lenses, it's popular for its "swirly bokeh" effect, where the background appears to rotate. 【Product Information】 ・Lens Name: HELIOS-44 ・Focal Length: 58mm ・Maximum Aperture: F2 ・Mount: M42 (※Although temporarily set to Nikon for Mercari's size selection requirement, it is M42.) ・Country of Manufacture: Russia (former Soviet Union) 【Condition】 ・Appearance: Relatively clean for its age (see photos) ・Inside the lens: Some dust and debris (commensurate with an old lens), no mold, no balsam separation ・Focusing ring: Operates, but is stiff (seems stuck). Difficult to photograph active children and cats. ・Aperture blades: Operation confirmed (no oil stains) ・No cap on the connection side 【Recommended Points】 ・A representative old lens for enjoying swirly bokeh ・Can be used with mirrorless cameras by attaching an adapter ・Recommended for portraits and snapshots ※Please understand the characteristics of old lenses before purchasing. ※Sold as is / no returns accepted. Waterproof packaging and careful shipping. #Helios44 #ヘリオス44 #Helios #OldLens #VintageLens #RussianLens #SovietLens #FormerSovietUnion #KMZ #Krasnogorsk #EarlyModel #InitialModel #Rare #Scarce #Masterpiece #SwirlyBokeh #Swirl #BokehLens #UniqueLens #IndividualisticLens #PrimeLens #StandardLens #ManualLens #MFLens #OldGlass #ClassicLens #M39 #M42 #ScrewMount #AdapterUse #MirrorlessCompatible #SonyCompatible #E-mount #CanonCompatible #NikonCompatible #FujiCompatible #Lumix #Olympus #FilmCamera #FilmPhotography #FilmLens #DigitalCamera #Mirrorless #Portrait #Snapshot #ArtisticPhotography