Helios-44-2 58mm F2 Cine Mod Lens RARE KMZ Verision w/ FT Scale | Arri PL!

🎬 Helios-44-2 58mm F2 Cine Mod Lens RARE KMZ Verision w/ FT Scale | Arri PL!

Offered here is a cine-modded Helios-44-2 58mm F2 – a legendary Soviet prime known for its organic contrast, smooth highlight roll-off, and famous “swirly” bokeh that filmmakers love for music videos, fashion, narrative, and dreamy portrait work.

This is a very rare KMZ factory version with distance scale in FEET (FT). Most USSR lenses were produced with metric scales, so this FT-marked Helios is a standout for collectors and working DPs who prefer feet-based pulling.

Cine Mod Highlights (built for professional video work):

• ARRI PL adaptation for cinema cameras and PL-mount systems
• 2x cine follow focus gears: one on the focus ring + one on the aperture ring for clean, repeatable control
• 80mm OD cine front with a 77mm filter thread on the hood for fast filtration and matte box friendliness
• Smooth, practical handling for rig setups, rods, follow focus, and controlled takes

Optical / Mechanical Condition:

• Glass: free of serious scratches, fog, and fungus. May show minor cleaning wear that does not affect final image.
• Body: normal marks from age/use; fully usable and does not affect operation.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 58mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2
• Minimum Aperture - F16
• Aperture Blades - 8
• Minimum Focus Distance - 1.7ft
• Filter Thread - 49mm
• Focus Type: Manual
• Serial Number - Various

🎬 Why Choose This Lens?

If you want a true vintage prime with unmistakable character, the Helios-44-2 is one of the most cinematic choices in the affordable vintage world. Wide open at F2 it delivers a romantic, filmic rendering with signature background motion and creamy falloff, while stopping down brings more structure and contrast. This cine-modded, PL-ready build makes it easy to integrate into professional rigs with proper gearing and an 80mm cinema front. The rare FT distance scale is the cherry on top – excellent for focus pullers used to feet markings and a great collector-grade detail that’s hard to find.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Helios-44-2 58mm F2 Cine Mod Prime Lens (RARE KMZ FT scale version)
✔ 2x Follow Focus Gears (focus + aperture)
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood with 77mm filter thread
✔ Front & Rear Lens Caps
✔ ARRI PL Adaptation