Helios-44M (58mm f/2) Functionality: Excellent condition: used only a couple of times, carefully stored at home as a collector's item at room temperature and humidity. It is fully functional and functional – the lens is clean inside, focusing and aperture are smooth. Aperture expansion is excellent across all ranges. The lens has been tested. The photos are excellent. I highly recommend it. The Helios-44-2 58mm f/2 is a legendary Soviet manual focus lens with an M42 thread, renowned for its artistic "swirling" bokeh and high sharpness. This standard prime lens (58mm) with a constant aperture is ideal for portraits and creative photography, boasting a robust metal body and a smooth focusing ring. Key Features Focal Length: 58mm Maximum Aperture: f/2 Minimum Aperture: f/16 Number of Aperture Blades: 8 Filter Thread: 49mm Mount Type: M42 Thread x 1 Focus: Manual Only Key Features Artistic Bokeh: This lens is renowned for its "swirling" background, especially at wide apertures (f/2), creating volume and a unique look. Sharpness: Delivers good center sharpness at f/2, and at f/4, sharpness becomes high across the entire frame. Construction: All-metal body, classic optical design (6 elements in 4 groups), based on the Zeiss Biotar 58mm f/2. Usage: Easily mounts to modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, etc.) using appropriate adapters. Continuously variable aperture: Convenient for video shooting, as the aperture ring rotates smoothly without locking in the aperture. The Helios-44-2 is an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable, fast lens with character. Your package will be securely packaged to protect it from all potential risks during transportation. This item will be shipped from outside the European Union, so your country may or may not charge customs duties according to its customs tariffs. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have no claims in this regard, as I cannot predict which country will purchase the item or what their customs regulations are; it is possible that there will be no customs duties at all. If you would like to combine parcels, this is only possible if you win and purchase both the charity item and the regular item. This way, you save money on shipping and simultaneously help the children and soldiers of Ukraine. Ultimately, I am proud of you and grateful to you for this!!))) If you win the charity item and want to also buy the item to save on shipping, simply write to me immediately so I can delay shipping to save you money.