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Zenit TTL with Helios-44M 58mm f/2 lens (M42 mount); mechanically tested and working.
Description from the seller
Zenit TTL with Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 lens in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition; self‑timer to be serviced, all else works.
Zenit TTL (35mm SLR body, KMZ production, late 1970s‑early 1980s) with Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 lens (M42 mount), original leather case, cylindrical lens mount, front and rear caps, original leather strap, replacement fabric strap, and mountable external flash; body and optics mechanically tested and functional, the self‑timer mechanism requires revision. [lens-helios](https://lens-helios.info/helios-44m-58-2-0/)
Details extracted from the photo
- Brand and model of body: Zenit TTL (ZENIT logo on the pentaprism, TTL inscription on the front plate).
- Lens: Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 (mounted, dial with 2/58 indication).
- Included accessories: original leather case with lid bearing the Zenit imprint, cylindrical lens mount (with cap), front and rear lens caps, original leather strap, replacement fabric strap, external flash (hot‑shoe compatible unit).
- Functional condition: excellent general mechanical condition, TTL light meter operational (when powered), optics free of evident mold or visible scratches;
!!self‑timer not functioning properly and needs revision.!!
Weight (in kg)
- Estimated total weight of the lot (body + lens + accessories): about 1.4 kg. (Zenit TTL ~1.0 kg + Helios ~0.23 kg + case/flash/accessories ≈ 0.15 kg).
Dimensions (in cm)
- Camera body (approx.): 14 × 9 × 6 cm.
- Mounted lens (approx.): diameter 5.2 cm × length 4.5 cm.
- Cylindrical internal lens case (approx.): diameter 6.5 cm × height 9 cm.
(Note: approximate measurements; exact measurements available on request.)
Material
- Body: metal with synthetic leather parts (typical of Zenit bodies).
- Lens: optical glass elements, metal barrel.
- Case and straps: leather (original case and strap), replacement fabric strap.
- Lens mount: rigid plastic coated.
Color
- Camera body: black with chrome/silver finishes on the base.
- Lens: black.
- Case: glossy black (leather).
- Straps: brown (leather) and black (fabric strap).
- Flash: black.
Shipping method
- Tracked and insured shipping, professional packing with bubble wrap and reinforced box; international shipping available
Tests and notes on functionality
- Mechanically tested: shutter at all speeds and film advance functional; TTL exposure meter operational if powered correctly.
- Lens: focusing and diaphragm operate in steps; no evident fungus.
- Self‑timer: the mechanism is present but does not function correctly and requires revision; for this reason the sale is as shown in the photos and described.
- Batteries not included.
Lot contents list
- 1 × Zenit TTL body (Maker: KMZ).
- 1 × Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 lens (mounted, M42 mount).
- 1 × Original leather case with Zenit‑marked lens cap (as pictured).
- 1 × Cylindrical lens mount with cap.
- 2 × Lens caps (front and rear).
- 1 × Camera body cap.
- 1 × External flash.
- 1 × Original leather strap.
- 1 × Replacement fabric strap.
Zenit TTL with Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 lens in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition; self‑timer to be serviced, all else works.
Zenit TTL (35mm SLR body, KMZ production, late 1970s‑early 1980s) with Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 lens (M42 mount), original leather case, cylindrical lens mount, front and rear caps, original leather strap, replacement fabric strap, and mountable external flash; body and optics mechanically tested and functional, the self‑timer mechanism requires revision. [lens-helios](https://lens-helios.info/helios-44m-58-2-0/)
Details extracted from the photo
- Brand and model of body: Zenit TTL (ZENIT logo on the pentaprism, TTL inscription on the front plate).
- Lens: Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 (mounted, dial with 2/58 indication).
- Included accessories: original leather case with lid bearing the Zenit imprint, cylindrical lens mount (with cap), front and rear lens caps, original leather strap, replacement fabric strap, external flash (hot‑shoe compatible unit).
- Functional condition: excellent general mechanical condition, TTL light meter operational (when powered), optics free of evident mold or visible scratches;
!!self‑timer not functioning properly and needs revision.!!
Weight (in kg)
- Estimated total weight of the lot (body + lens + accessories): about 1.4 kg. (Zenit TTL ~1.0 kg + Helios ~0.23 kg + case/flash/accessories ≈ 0.15 kg).
Dimensions (in cm)
- Camera body (approx.): 14 × 9 × 6 cm.
- Mounted lens (approx.): diameter 5.2 cm × length 4.5 cm.
- Cylindrical internal lens case (approx.): diameter 6.5 cm × height 9 cm.
(Note: approximate measurements; exact measurements available on request.)
Material
- Body: metal with synthetic leather parts (typical of Zenit bodies).
- Lens: optical glass elements, metal barrel.
- Case and straps: leather (original case and strap), replacement fabric strap.
- Lens mount: rigid plastic coated.
Color
- Camera body: black with chrome/silver finishes on the base.
- Lens: black.
- Case: glossy black (leather).
- Straps: brown (leather) and black (fabric strap).
- Flash: black.
Shipping method
- Tracked and insured shipping, professional packing with bubble wrap and reinforced box; international shipping available
Tests and notes on functionality
- Mechanically tested: shutter at all speeds and film advance functional; TTL exposure meter operational if powered correctly.
- Lens: focusing and diaphragm operate in steps; no evident fungus.
- Self‑timer: the mechanism is present but does not function correctly and requires revision; for this reason the sale is as shown in the photos and described.
- Batteries not included.
Lot contents list
- 1 × Zenit TTL body (Maker: KMZ).
- 1 × Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 lens (mounted, M42 mount).
- 1 × Original leather case with Zenit‑marked lens cap (as pictured).
- 1 × Cylindrical lens mount with cap.
- 2 × Lens caps (front and rear).
- 1 × Camera body cap.
- 1 × External flash.
- 1 × Original leather strap.
- 1 × Replacement fabric strap.

