Zenit Helios 40-2 85mm f/1.5 Lens is Now Available for Nikon F-mount

The Zenit Helios 40-2 85mm f/1.5 lens is now available for Nikon F-mount. The Russian Zenit Helios 40-2 85mm f/1.5 is a short telephoto lens that allows you to shoot excellent close-up photographs.

In the past this manual focus lens could be used on Nikon cameras only with an M42 adapter. This lens features a wide f/1.5 maximum aperture, to capture clear images even in lit conditions. Below are the specisifications of the Zenit Helios 40-2 85mm f/1.5 lens.

Zenit Helios 40-2 85mm f/1.5 Lens Specs

• Focal length: 85mm
• Aperture: 1:1.5 (max) – 1:22 (min)
• Field of view: 28°
• Manual focus, not chipped
• Focusing range: 0.8 to “∞”
• Dimensions: 82 x 96mm
• Weight: 800g/28oz
• The US price should be around $550

Some sample images taken with the Helios 40-2 85mm f/1.5 lens can be seen here and here.

via NR