Russian Soviet Helios-40-2 85mm f/1.5 Best portrait manual lens for M42, Pentax SLR/DSLR Camera. NEW!

Russian Soviet Helios-40-2 85mm f/1.5 Best portrait manual lens for M42, Pentax SLR/DSLR Camera. NEW!

Q: Does this lens work wel with Sony A7ii

Yes. See my answer for this above..

Q: Will the m42 mount work for sony emount cameras? Specifically the a6500 or a7iii

Yes. This M42 Lens will fit on ANY mirrorless camera with the correct adapter. In your case (the same as I use) You'll need an M42 to Sony NEX adapter. My advice is to get a "Helicoid" Macro adapter to get closer to your subject and get more utility out of your lens. Works for full frame or crop sensor. This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-Mount-Adapter-Focusing-Helicoid/dp/B01HG3RYR0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549919079&sr=8-3&keywords=Helicoid+macro+M42

Q: Does this lens work with Sony A73? Thanks.

Yes. Pretty much any lens works with a mirrorless camera, with the right adapter. Use the M42 adapter.

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Brand
Helios
Focal Length Description
40 mm
Lens Type
Standard
Compatible Mountings
M42
Camera Lens Description
85 month

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Russian Camera lens Helios 40-2, 85 mm f/1.5 built in M42 Mount considered to be one of the very best portrait lenses! This lens is quite rare, a bit heavy and an excellent performer as well. Offers an ultra large aperture of f/1.5, When used on an APS-C DSLR the field-of-view is equivalent to ~128mm and combined with the large max. aperture it's obviously a pretty attractive lens e.g. for portrait photography Offers an ultra large aperture of f/1.5, When used on an APS-C DSLR the field-of-view is equivalent to ~128mm Helios 40-2 is a heavy-duty lens that can withstand harsh elements and deliver stunning, artistic results. The stepless, 10-blade aperture make adjustments a snap, and the combination of an 85 mm lens and f/1.5 provide the speed necessary for an extremely shallow depth of field. This means the Helios 40-2 is excellent for portrait photography, isolating the subject from the background to deliver stunning detail. There is also a unique spinning bokeh effect that can be

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Does this lens work wel with Sony A7ii

Will the m42 mount work for sony emount cameras? Specifically the a6500 or a7iii

Does this lens work with Sony A73? Thanks.

Reviews

N**T

Nice piece of equipment for those who have some time ...

Nice piece of equipment for those who have some time to play with something unusual. With an open aperture and a contrasting background, this lens produces very attractive bokeh and makes good portraits. Due to some optics limitations, you'll be limited to the central composition of the original card, however, considering the resolution of modern cameras it is can be easily resolved with cropping during the post-processing stage.And yeah, the best news is that the lens is sharp enough even at f/1.5 to produce a good image at 50mpx matrix of EOS 5Ds.

6.03.2018

P**M

THIS LENS IS AMAZING!!

THIS LENS IS AMAZING!!! period. if you buying this lens for razor sharp images, this is not the lens. if you are looking to buy a brush to pain a masterpiece and are willing to learn to use this gem of a lens, buy with confidence.

27.12.2017

A**R

Great lens with lots of personality

Great lens with lots of personality. Every time I pick it up though I am reminded of what Boris "The Blade" Yurinov said: Heavy is good, heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work, you can always hit them with it.

25.08.2016

K**V

One of the King of the bokeh.

very good quality, unic picture You can get with this lens. Sharp with smoose bokeh, unic bokeh.One of the King of the bokeh.

6.02.2017

A**R

Five Stars

29.04.2016

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