A MINT condition rare MC (multi coated) Helios-44-3 lens. A Soviet / USSR clone of the famous Zeiss Biotar. 58mm f/2.0 with clickless diaphragm - ideal for video shooting. M42 mount. These 44-3's don't come up very often and this model is considered to be the best all-around version in the 44-X lineup of Helios lenses. All you need is an M42 adapter - works flawlessly on mirrorless and DSLR cameras. The optics are clear, without haze, fog, fungus, dust, or scratches. The focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Comes with both front and rear caps. Optical scheme of 6 elements in 4 groups gives you a nice 3-D, poppy and very vintage Helios image look. This is the best Helios in the 44-X lineup, featuring best colours, contrast and sharpness while retaining the bokeh swirl. Also, it's the only model in the 44- lineup that features multi-coating, Come and try it out on your camera. Price: $190 firm. Local pickup, cash only, no trades, no shipping. Tags: Zeiss Biotar, Helios, Jupiter, 3-D, Helios 44, Helios 44M, Helios 44-2, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Lumix, Pentax, Zenith, Takumar, Pentacon, Pancolar, Planar, Biogon, Sonnar, mirrorless, DSLR, Sony camera, MIR, Kaleinar, Asahi, SMC, Mamiya, Meyer Optik Gorlitz Oreston, Takumar, Asahi, vintage lens, M42 screw mount, Yashinon, cinematic, Carl Zeiss Jena, Tair, Soviet, USSR, Gelios, Zenit, Minolta, Zuiko, Zebra, Zenit, Fujinon
