{"product_id":"helios-44-2-58mm-f2-cine-mod-lens-rare-kmz-verision-w-ft-scale-arri-pl","title":"Helios-44-2 58mm F2 Cine Mod Lens RARE KMZ Verision w\/ FT Scale | Arri PL!","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎬 Helios-44-2 58mm F2 Cine Mod Lens RARE KMZ Verision w\/ FT Scale | Arri PL!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffered 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCine Mod Highlights (built for professional video work):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARRI PL adaptation for cinema cameras and PL-mount systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2x cine follow focus gears: one on the focus ring + one on the aperture ring for clean, repeatable control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80mm OD cine front with a 77mm filter thread on the hood for fast filtration and matte box friendliness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, practical handling for rig setups, rods, follow focus, and controlled takes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass: free of serious scratches, fog, and fungus. 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