---
product_id: 69027746
title: "Helios 44M-4 58mm F2 Russian Lens M42 Mount"
brand: "helios"
price: "R5275"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Helios"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/69027746-helios-44m-4-58mm-f2-russian-lens-m42-mount
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# f/2 fast aperture for creamy bokeh 58mm classic prime focal length M42 universal mount, adaptable Helios 44M-4 58mm F2 Russian Lens M42 Mount

**Brand:** helios
**Price:** R5275
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Capture timeless artistry with every frame — the Helios 44M-4 is your vintage edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Helios 44M-4 58mm F2 Russian Lens M42 Mount by helios
- **How much does it cost?** R5275 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- helios enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted helios brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Balanced:** Lightweight 0.3kg design ensures comfortable handling without compromising build quality.
- • **Universal M42 Mount:** Seamlessly adapt this vintage gem to modern mirrorless and DSLR cameras for timeless style.
- • **Iconic Russian Optics:** Experience the legendary Helios swirl and color rendering that sets your shots apart.
- • **Versatile Focus Range:** From intimate 0.55m close-ups to infinity, capture every moment with sharpness and character.
- • **Precision Manual Control:** 6-blade diaphragm with f/2–f/16 aperture range for ultimate creative depth and exposure mastery.

## Overview

The Helios 44M-4 is a classic 58mm f/2 prime lens from the Krasnogorsk machine plant, featuring a manual 6-blade diaphragm and M42 mount compatibility. Renowned for its unique bokeh and sharp center resolution, it offers a versatile focus range from 0.55m to infinity. Lightweight and adaptable, this lens brings vintage Russian optical character to modern digital and film cameras.

## Description

The Helios 44M-4 lens is a standard lens for single-lens reflex cameras and is suitable for all types of photography, including portraits and landscapes. This lens is designed and manufactured at the Krasnogorsk machine plant. Helios 44m-4 is a manual diaphragm with 6 blades. It can be attached to modern cameras using a mount adapter. Specifications Aperture / focal length: 2/58 Diaphragm scale: 2-16. Focus range: 0.55m-10m, infinite. Viewing angle: 40. Lens / Part Quantity: 6/4. Lighting efficiency: 0.80. Resolving capacity (line 1mm). Center / edge: 38/19. Filter mount: M52 x 0.75. Weight: 0.3kg. Aperture / focal length: 2/58. Diaphragm scale: 2-16. Lens / component quantity: 6/4. Light efficiency: 0.80.

## Features

- Classic Russian Optics: The Helios 44M-4 features a 58mm focal length with a fast f/2 maximum aperture, designed and manufactured at the Krasnogorsk machine plant for single-lens reflex cameras, delivering characteristic rendering suitable for portraits, landscapes, and various photographic applications
- Manual Control Design: Equipped with a manual diaphragm featuring 6 blades with an aperture range from f/2 to f/16, providing full creative control over depth of field and allowing photographers to achieve distinctive bokeh effects and precise exposure adjustments
- Versatile Focusing Range: Offers a focus range from 0.55 meters to infinity with a 40-degree viewing angle, enabling close-up photography as well as distant subjects while maintaining optical performance across the focusing spectrum
- M42 Mount Compatibility: Features the universal M42 screw mount that can be adapted to modern camera systems using appropriate mount adapters, making this vintage lens compatible with contemporary digital and film camera bodies
- Optical Construction: Built with 6 elements in 4 groups delivering 0.80 light efficiency and resolving capacity of 38 lines per millimeter in the center and 19 lines per millimeter at the edges, with M52 x 0.75 filter threading and weighing approximately 0.3kg for balanced handling

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00XY195DK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #212 in Digital Camera Accessory Kits |
| Brand | Helios |
| Camera Lens | 6 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Camera Mount | M42 Mount, Sony E |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (157) |
| Effective Still Resolution | 38 lines_per_inch |
| Exposure Control Type | Manual |
| Focal Length Description | 58mm |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image stabilization | no image stabilization |
| Iso Range | 100-3200 |
| Item Highlight | M42 Mount |
| Lens | Standard |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 5.8 centimeters |
| Lens Mount | M42 |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-6400 |
| Manufacturer | KMZ |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KMZ44m4 |
| Maximum Aperture | 2 f_stop |
| Maximum Focal Length | 20 millimeters |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Minimum Aperture | 2 millimeters |
| Minimum Focal Length | 5.8 centimeters |
| Model Name | 44M-4 |
| Model Number | 44m-4 |
| Model Series | Helios 44M-4 |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 4 |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Photo Filter Size | 5.2 centimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 40 degrees |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MP4, MOV, AVI |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 1:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Helios
- **Camera Lens Description:** 6
- **Compatible Mountings:** M42 Mount, Sony E
- **Focal Length Description:** 58mm
- **Lens Type:** Standard

## Images

![Helios 44M-4 58mm F2 Russian Lens M42 Mount - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dqsVQlNFS.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What size is the filter thread on the front?**
A: M 52mm x 0.75

**Q: Do I need an adapter for it to work on a cannon rebel T7?**
A: I can ship with an adapter.

**Q: is the aperture de-clicked ?**
A: No, it is a clicked aperture.

**Q: What adapter should I use to mount to M 4/3?**
A: m 42 / m 4/3 - I have such adapters.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-07*