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This rare camera has been film tested and works. This item is used, not new. Due to the age of the item we cannot guarantee the life span or solidity of components. May show signs of cosmetic wear and tear. Please view all photos thoroughly to see any described wear and the full condition of the item. If an item or accessory is not pictured, it will not be included. Kindly be aware that any used items may exhibit minor signs of wear, such as scuffs, chips, marks, scrapes, rips, dents, or stains. If you have any additional questions or require further clarification, please don’t hesitate to message us. Thank you for considering Inspire and Beyond Co. For your collectible and essentials needs! D with Inspire and Beyond Co.

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Classic Photo Sniper case with Zenit 35mm body, 300mm f4.5 TAIR 3-PhS lens, and 58mm f2 Helios lens. Please not that the bracket on the lens where the stock would screw into is missing, so if you want to shoot with this with the Zenit body and stock, you’ll have to find one or fabricate something. Zenit body seems to work fine, though I haven’t shot film through it. 300mm lens is nice, works well and I think produces beautiful photos. The Helios lens also works well (the focus ring is a little loose, but the other ones I have are like this so maybe it’s just a build issue) and again, produces really nice images. These are both M42 mount. The pictures included were all shot handheld on my R6 Mii, jpeg and straight out of camera.

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MIR-3B 3,5/65 No 761475 Soviet Union Vintage Lens This lens appears to be in excellent condition. From an estate sale.

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Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16. Focusing Range: 0.5m to 20m, Infinity. Filter Mount: M49x0.75. USA, Canada, Asia: 14-21 days. Italy: 14 days to 1.5 months (due to postal service delays). Whether you’re a collector of vintage Soviet lenses or a photographer looking for unique optics, this Helios 44M-4 offers both performance and history. A rare and functional piece of Soviet engineering that adds character to any camera setup! ? If you have any questions, feel free to message me anytime! Support Ukraine: By purchasing this watch, you’re also supporting Ukraine in challenging times. Thank you for standing with us!

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Start (Russian:?????) was a Soviet 35 mm single-lens reflex camera produced by the Mechanical Factory of Krasnogorsk (KMZ) from 1958 through 1964. The camera was inspired by the Exakta camera. The Start used bayonet-mounted lenses and had an Exakta-style shutter release arm, a KMZ Helios 44-58 mm f/2 lens, and a cloth focal-panel shutter.

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Vintage Soviet Union USSR Zenit 12XP 35mm SLR Photo Camera Helios 44m-4 Lens. ATTENTION: Dear Customers, you will receive exactly the same item which you see on the pictures, not similar or other. Please read the description carefully and review the photos. In the Russian Zenit series of SLRs, the Zenit 12 is a slightly updated and better made version of the Zenit TTL, made by KMZ between 1983 and 1994. The 12SD is similar, but with a restyled shutter speed dial. A later version of the 12SD has a reshaped top plate and pentaprism housing. The 12XP is similar to the 12SD, and now has LED exposure indicators in place of the meter needle. Shutter speed: 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 and Bulb mode. Standard lens is the Helios-44-M-4 with a 58mm focal length and widest aperture of f/2 with an M42 mount. Weight of the camera: 942g. Weight of camera with a case: 1222g. Buyers are responsible for any additional costs in their country of residence. We cannot influence the arrival time of the package. Your complete satisfaction will bring joy to us. If you notice any problems let us know. Send us an offer. If you like the item in the listing but the current price does not suit you, please send us an offer so we can make a deal!

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NEW Helios 40-2 1.5 / 85 portrait lens, Soviet lens, USSR lens with M42 1981. Made in USSR 1981 year. Type: Fixed focal length (fixed). Optical design: 6 elements in 4 groups. Focal length – 85 mm. F 1,5. Aperture 22 16 11 8 5,6 4 2,8 2 1,5. Original leather case, passport, lens, front and back covers, 3 filters. Condition as from the store, it was not used at all, it is just super excellent. You won’t find it in this condition anywhere else. See my other lots, that you will see many interesting cameras and lenses. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Lenses & Filters\Lenses”. The seller is “ukraineshopstudio” and is located in this country: UA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Compatible Brand: For Canon, For Contax, For Fujifilm, For Hasselblad, For JVC, For Konica Minolta, For Leica, For Nikon, For Olympus, For Panasonic, For Pentax, For Praktica, For Sony, For Zeiss
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.5
• Mount: M42
• Focal Length: 85mm
• Year Manufactured: 1980s
• MPN: 810059
• Exterior Material: Aluminum
• Brand: Helios
• Series: HELIOS – 40-2
• Type: Lens, High Quality, Portrait, Standard, Telephoto
• Compatible Lens Front: 67 mm
• Focus Type: Manual
• Manufacturer Warranty: USSR
• Model: HELIOS – 40-2
• Compatible Filter Size: 67 mm
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
• Focal Length Type: Fixed/Prime

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NEW Helios 40-2 1.5 / 85 portrait lens, Soviet lens, USSR lens with M42 1986. Made in USSR 1986 year. Type: Fixed focal length (fixed). Optical design: 6 elements in 4 groups. Focal length – 85 mm. F 1,5. Aperture 22 16 11 8 5,6 4 2,8 2 1,5. Original leather case, lens, front and back covers, 3 filters. Condition as from the store, it was not used at all, it is just super excellent. You won’t find it in this condition anywhere else. See my other lots, that you will see many interesting cameras and lenses. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Lenses & Filters\Lenses”. The seller is “ukraineshopstudio” and is located in this country: UA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Compatible Brand: For Canon, For Contax, For Fujifilm, For Hasselblad, For Nikon, For JVC, For Konica Minolta, For Leica, For Olympus, For Panasonic, For Pentax, For Sony, For Praktica, For Zeiss
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.5
• Mount: M42
• Focal Length: 85mm
• Year Manufactured: 1980s
• MPN: 861353
• Exterior Material: Aluminum
• Brand: Helios
• Series: HELIOS – 40-2
• Type: High Quality, Portrait, Standard, Telephoto, Lens
• Compatible Lens Front: 67 mm
• Focus Type: Manual
• Manufacturer Warranty: USSR
• Model: HELIOS – 40-2
• Compatible Filter Size: 67 mm
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
• Focal Length Type: Fixed/Prime

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MC Helios-77M-4 1.8/50mm Mount M42 USSR portrait lens Bokeh Monster. Relative aperture: 1: 8. Scale of diaphragms: from 2 to 16. Focusing range: from 0.5m to 20m to infinity. Filter mount: M49x0.75. The lens is in excellent condition, the glass is clean and clear, no scratches, no fungus. The aperture control ring rotates smoothly and accurately. Focusing is smooth and accurate. Cosmetic condition is excellent. How to use with modern cameras? Lenses with a landing thread M42 (M42 X 1 / 45.5), such as the lens from this review, it is very easy to use on almost any modern digital cameras (both SLR and mirrorless), for this it is enough to choose the right adapter (adapter). The cheapest adapters can be found on aliexpress. Com. Adapters (adapters) with a chip provide more convenience during shooting, usually the chips serve to confirm focus and / or metering. CANON: For Canon EOS cameras with an EF / EF-S mount, you need an M42-Canon EOS adapter. NIKON: For Nikon DX / FX cameras, as well as for Fujifilm and Kodak cameras with Nikon F bayonet, you need an M42-Nikon F adapter. PENTAX: For Pentax cameras with a bayonet K, an M42-Pentax K adapter is needed. SONY / MINOLTA: For cameras with Sony / Minolta A bayonet, an M42-Sony A adapter is needed. OLYMPUS / PANASONIC: For cameras with a 4/3 bayonet, an M42-4 / 3 adapter is needed. SONY: For cameras with the’E’ bayonet of the Sony NEX and Sony Alpha, an M42-Sony E adapter (aka M42-Sonye Nex) is needed. For these cameras is also available autofocus adapter Techart PRO Leica M – Sony E Autofocus Adapter. OLYMPUS / PANASONIC / KODAK / XIAOMI: For cameras with Micro 4/3 bayonet (Micro 4: 3), you need the M42-Micro 4/3 adapter. CANON: For cameras with a Canon EF-M bayonet, an M42-Canon M adapter is needed. NIKON 1: For Nikon 1 series cameras, you need the M42-Nikon 1 adapter. FUJIFILM: For cameras with a X bayonet, an M42-Fuji X adapter is needed. PENTAX: For cameras with a Q bayonet, an M42-Pentax Q adapter is needed. For the camera NX mini adapters do not exist yet. LEICA: For cameras with a Leica M bayonet, an M42-L / M adapter is needed. For the Leica T bayonet, an M42-L / T adapter is available. If you have any questions on compatibility and adapters – ask in the comments. SAMSUNG: For cameras with a NX mount, you need an M42-Samsung NX adapter. See my other ads, there you will see many interesting items. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Lenses & Filters\Lenses”. The seller is “ukraineshopstudio” and is located in this country: UA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: helios 77m-4
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
• Compatible Brand: For Canon, For Fujifilm, For Konica Minolta, For Leica, For Nikon, For Olympus, For Panasonic, For Pentax, For Praktica, For Sony, For Zeiss, For Zenit
• Compatible Filter Size: 52 mm
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Compatible Lens Front: 52 mm
• Series: Helios 77M-4
• Type: Bokeh, High Quality, Portrait, Special Effects, Standard
• Year Manufactured: 1990s
• Exterior Material: Aluminum
• MPN: 926650
• Camera Type: SLR
• Focal Length Type: Fixed/Prime
• Focus Type: Manual
• Brand: Helios
• Manufacturer Warranty: USSR
• Mount: M42

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MC Helios-77M-4 1.8/50mm Mount M42 USSR portrait lens Bokeh Monster. Relative aperture: 1: 8. Scale of diaphragms: from 2 to 16. Focusing range: from 0.5m to 20m to infinity. Filter mount: M49x0.75. The lens is in excellent condition, the glass is clean and clear, no scratches, no fungus. The aperture control ring rotates smoothly and accurately. Focusing is smooth and accurate. Cosmetic condition is excellent. How to use with modern cameras? Lenses with a landing thread M42 (M42 X 1 / 45.5), such as the lens from this review, it is very easy to use on almost any modern digital cameras (both SLR and mirrorless), for this it is enough to choose the right adapter (adapter). The cheapest adapters can be found on aliexpress. Com. Adapters (adapters) with a chip provide more convenience during shooting, usually the chips serve to confirm focus and / or metering. CANON: For Canon EOS cameras with an EF / EF-S mount, you need an M42-Canon EOS adapter. NIKON: For Nikon DX / FX cameras, as well as for Fujifilm and Kodak cameras with Nikon F bayonet, you need an M42-Nikon F adapter. PENTAX: For Pentax cameras with a bayonet K, an M42-Pentax K adapter is needed. SONY / MINOLTA: For cameras with Sony / Minolta A bayonet, an M42-Sony A adapter is needed. OLYMPUS / PANASONIC: For cameras with a 4/3 bayonet, an M42-4 / 3 adapter is needed. SONY: For cameras with the’E’ bayonet of the Sony NEX and Sony Alpha, an M42-Sony E adapter (aka M42-Sonye Nex) is needed. For these cameras is also available autofocus adapter Techart PRO Leica M – Sony E Autofocus Adapter. OLYMPUS / PANASONIC / KODAK / XIAOMI: For cameras with Micro 4/3 bayonet (Micro 4: 3), you need the M42-Micro 4/3 adapter. CANON: For cameras with a Canon EF-M bayonet, an M42-Canon M adapter is needed. NIKON 1: For Nikon 1 series cameras, you need the M42-Nikon 1 adapter. FUJIFILM: For cameras with a X bayonet, an M42-Fuji X adapter is needed. PENTAX: For cameras with a Q bayonet, an M42-Pentax Q adapter is needed. For the camera NX mini adapters do not exist yet. LEICA: For cameras with a Leica M bayonet, an M42-L / M adapter is needed. For the Leica T bayonet, an M42-L / T adapter is available. If you have any questions on compatibility and adapters – ask in the comments. SAMSUNG: For cameras with a NX mount, you need an M42-Samsung NX adapter. See my other ads, there you will see many interesting items. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Lenses & Filters\Lenses”. The seller is “ukraineshopstudio” and is located in this country: UA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: helios 77m-4
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
• Compatible Brand: For Canon, For Fujifilm, For Konica Minolta, For Leica, For Nikon, For Olympus, For Panasonic, For Pentax, For Praktica, For Sony, For Zeiss, For Zenit
• Compatible Filter Size: 52 mm
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Compatible Lens Front: 52 mm
• Series: Helios 77M-4
• Type: Bokeh, High Quality, Portrait, Special Effects, Standard
• Year Manufactured: 1990s
• Exterior Material: Aluminum
• MPN: 9211137
• Camera Type: SLR
• Focal Length Type: Fixed/Prime
• Focus Type: Manual
• Brand: Helios
• Manufacturer Warranty: USSR
• Mount: M42

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