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Helios 44 2/58 Prime Cine Mod Lens For Filmmaking | Sony E-mount! 44-3 58mm F2!
Helios 44 2/58 Prime Cine Mod Lens For Filmmaking | Sony E-mount! 44-3 58mm F2!
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🎬 Helios 44-3 58mm F2 Cine Mod Prime Lens for Sony E-mount – Classic Vintage “Swirly Bokeh” Look
If you’re chasing that iconic Soviet-era “film look” with swirly bokeh, gentle glow, and bold vintage character, this Helios 44-3 58mm F2 is one of the most loved options in the modern cine world. This copy is cine-modded for filmmaking with two dedicated follow focus gears (focus + aperture), giving you practical control on rigs, matte boxes, and shoulder setups.Please Note: This listing includes one cine-modded Helios lens. You will receive either a Helios 44-3 58mm F2 or a Helios 44-2 58mm F2, supplied at random. Both versions are professionally cinemodded , identtical internally and externally, making it impossible to distinguish them by appearance alone. Regardless of the version received, you will get the same cine modifications, identical functionality, and the same classic Helios optical rendering.
The Helios-44-2 and Helios-44-3 share the same famous 58mm F2 Biotar-derived optical formula, producing the distinctive swirly bokeh, soft highlight transitions, and vintage character that filmmakers and photographers love. Over the years, the model designation changed primarily due to manufacturing revisions and production organization rather than any significant optical redesign. In real-world use, both lenses deliver identical image quality, color rendering, contrast, and the signature Helios swirl, making them interchangeable for cinematography.
This is a manual-focus, manual-aperture prime built for creators who want a real vintage rendering – perfect for music videos, narrative scenes, portraits, interviews, and stylized commercial work. The included Sony E-mount adaptation makes it an easy match for popular cameras like Sony A7-series, FX-series, and APS-C E-mount bodies (crop factor applies on APS-C).
Cine modifications make the lens far more production-friendly: the geared rings help you pull focus smoothly and adjust exposure with confidence – especially useful when working with a follow focus system or when repeating takes. The included 80mm OD cine lens hood also helps with flare management and gives a clean, “cine-ready” front profile.
Glass is in good condition with no scratches, fog, or fungus. Minor age-related wear may be present, but nothing that affects real-world image quality. The body also shows normal cosmetic wear for its age, with no functional issues.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
- Lens Mount - Sony E-mount
- Focal Length - 58mm
- Maximum Aperture - F2
- Minimum Aperture - F16
- Aperture Blades - 8
- Minimum Focus Distance - 0.5m
- Filter Thread - 52mm
- Focus Type: Manual
- Factory - BelOMO, Valdai, KMZ (in random order)
- Serial Number - Various
🎬 Why Choose This Lens?
Helios lenses are famous for a reason: they deliver a unique vintage rendering that modern glass can’t replicate – especially the distinct swirl and character bokeh, smooth highlight roll-off, and classic cinematic separation at F2. Whether you receive a Helios 44-2 or 44-3, you’ll enjoy the same legendary optical character that has made these lenses a favorite among filmmakers worldwide. The professional cine conversion, geared focus and aperture rings, Sony E-mount adaptation, and included cine hood make this lens ready for modern productions straight out of the box.
📦 This Offer Includes
✔ One Helios 44-3 58mm F2 or Helios 44-2 58mm F2 Cine-Mod Prime Lens (randomly selected)✔ 2x Follow Focus Gears (Focus + Aperture)
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood (with 77mm filter thread)
✔ Sony E-mount Adaptation
✔ Front & Rear Lens Caps
