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Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 (vintage adapted)
58mm · f/2 · 220g · Adapted / vintage
portraitstreetvalueAdapter required
Focal range58mm
Max aperturef/2
TypePrime lens
Weight220g
MountSony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, MFT
Adapter neededM42 to your mount adapter
Adapter cost~€12
Performance scores
Travel60
Portrait85
Wildlife35
Sports30
Video55
Beginner55
Value97
Strengths
- +Great for portraits and people photography
- +Outstanding value for the price
- +Prime sharpness — nothing to zoom means nothing to compromise
- +Unlock vintage character on modern mirrorless bodies
Consider if
- −Fixed focal length — you zoom with your feet
- −Not ideal for distant wildlife or sport
- −Slower to track fast-moving subjects
- −Requires adapter — autofocus may be limited or unavailable
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Overall score
60
out of 100
Best for: portrait & street
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