This is the famous old lens, the HELIOS-44. This lens was manufactured in 1979. With its unique rendering characteristic of Russian (former Soviet) lenses, it's a popular lens known for its "swirly bokeh" that makes the background appear to rotate. 【Product Information】 ・Lens Name: HELIOS-44 ・Focal Length: 58mm ・Maximum Aperture: F2 ・Mount: M42 (※Although Nikon is temporarily selected due to the size selection requirement on Mercari, it is M42.) ・Country of Manufacture: Russia (former Soviet Union) 【Condition】 ・Appearance: Relatively clean for its age (see photos) ・Inside the lens: Some dust and debris (appropriate for an old lens), no mold, no balsam separation ・Focusing ring: Operates, but stiff (seems stuck) ・Aperture blades: Operation confirmed (no oil stains) ・No cap on the connecting side 【Recommended Points】 ・A representative old lens for enjoying swirly bokeh ・Can be used with mirrorless cameras by attaching an adapter ・Recommended for portraits and snapshots ※Please purchase with an understanding of the characteristics of old lenses. ※Sold as is / no returns accepted. Waterproof packaging and careful shipping. #Helios44 #Helios44 #Helios #OldLens #VintageLens #RussianLens #SovietLens #FormerSovietUnion #KMZ #Krasnogorsk #EarlyModel #InitialModel #Rare #Scarce #Masterpiece #SwirlyBokeh #Swirly #BokehLens #PeculiarLens #UniqueLens #SingleFocalLengthLens #StandardLens #ManualLens #MFLens #OldGlass #ClassicLens #M39 #M42 #ScrewMount #AdapterUse #MirrorlessCompatible #sonyCompatible #eMount #canonCompatible #nikonCompatible #fujiCompatible #lumix #olympus #FilmCamera #FilmPhotography #FilmLens #DigitalCamera #Mirrorless #Portrait #Snapshot #ArtisticPhotography