🎬 Helios-81M 53mm F2 Cine Mod Prime w/ “Anamorphic-Style” Oval Bokeh (Sony E-Mount)
Bring a true-vintage character lens into a modern cine workflow. This Helios-81M has been cinema-modded for professional video work with 2x 0.8-pitch follow focus gears (focus + aperture) and paired with a Sony E-mount adaptation, so it’s ready for Sony mirrorless bodies and cinema rigs straight out of the box.
The special “anamorphic bokeh” modification is designed to produce a neutral oval bokeh on a spherical lens. You get that widescreen, anamorphic-inspired separation and highlight shape without the hassle of de-squeezing. For the classic cinematic presentation, simply add 2.35:1 black bars in post and enjoy a filmic look with vintage Helios rendering, gentle falloff, and pleasing depth.
Cine-ready handling details:
- Cine Mod / Video Mod build for smoother set work
- 0.8 MOD gears on BOTH focus and aperture rings for precise control
- 80mm OD cine lens hood included for clamp-on matte boxes and better flare control
- Hood has a 77mm filter thread for common ND / diffusion filters
- Manual focus vintage prime look – great for narrative, music videos, portraits, and stylized product shots
- A few sample photos shot on a Sony A7S are included in this listing as a real-world preview
Glass/optical notes:
Glass is free of serious scratches, fog, and fungus. It shows light cleaning marks / minor wear consistent with age, which does not affect the final image in practical use.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
- Lens Mount - Sony E-mount
- Focal Length - 53mm
- Maximum Aperture - F2
- Minimum Aperture - F16
- Number Of Aperture Blades - 6
- Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.5m
- Filter Size - 49mm
- Focus Type - Manual
- Serial Number - 812091
🎬 Why Choose This Lens?
If you want an affordable, real-vintage prime that can provide an anamorphic vibe, this Helios-81M Cine Mod is a strong pick. The oval bokeh mod creates a widescreen feel and stylish highlight shape while keeping the simplicity of a spherical lens – no squeeze factors, no extra glass, just shoot and grade. With cine gears on both rings and a practical 80mm OD/77mm threaded hood, it integrates cleanly into a follow-focus and filter workflow on Sony E bodies like the A7-series and FX line.
📦 This Offer Includes
✔ Helios-81M 53mm F2 Cine Mod Prime Lens w/ Anamorphic Bokeh
✔ 2x 0.8-Pitch Follow Focus Gears (Focus + Aperture)
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood (77mm filter thread)
✔ Sony E-Mount Adaptation
✔ Front & Rear Lens Caps
