Purchased from Ukraine. This is the swirling bokeh lens that's currently trending on Instagram and other platforms. This rare Helios lens is popular for its early coating, which allows for unique and artistic photography. Although it's a very old lens, the condition is good, with no mold, haze, or balsam separation. There are some minor cleaning marks that don't affect the image quality, which is good for a lens of this age. Test shots were clear and without any issues. The focus ring works perfectly. The aperture ring, being a very old lens, feels a bit stiff, so please be aware of that. Test shots were clear and without any issues. Helios, manufactured in 1960 Helios 44 58mm f/2.0, early silver model It's difficult to find good early Helios lenses, but this one is recommended. It's a lens that allows you to enjoy swirling bokeh. Early 1960s model This is a Helios 44, an early model of the hard-to-find Helios 44-2. It's the rarest lens in the Helios series. It has an 8-blade aperture. The mount is M39 ZENIT mount, but we will include an M39 to M42 adapter ring, so you can use it as an M42 lens. It's a great value set, including a hood and an M39 to M42 adapter ring. Included accessories: Hood Lens, front and rear caps M39 to M42 adapter ring UV filter This is a manual focus lens. We've included sample photos taken with the same lens for your reference. We will ship it free of charge nationwide via Sagawa Express.