This lens brings vintage character into a modern workflow. The Helios-44 58mm F2 has been fully serviced and completely rebuilt using the optical block and internals of a Helios-44M-4, now housed in a lightweight, cinema-style plastic housing purpose-built for cinematography and professional video production.
This updated body features: ✔ Integrated 0.8 follow focus gears on both focus and aperture rings ✔ 95mm front outer diameter – matte box ready ✔ 86mm cine standard filter thread ✔ De-clicked aperture ring for smooth, silent exposure control ✔ Precision manual focus with long, cinematic throw ✔ Sony E-mount – securely adapted, full-frame & APS-C compatible
Technical Specifications:
Lens Mount - Sony E-mount
Focal Length - 58mm
Maximum Aperture - T2.2
Minimum Aperture - T16
Number Of Aperture Blades - 6
Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.5m
Filter Size - 86mm
Outer Diameter: 95mm
The lens retains the iconic swirly bokeh and dreamy rendering of the Helios-44, now housed in a modern, lightweight body optimized for run-and-gun filmmaking, handheld rigs, or studio shoots.
