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Zenit-B + Helios-44-2 58mm f/2

Soviet mechanical 35mm SLR (s/n 72020649) with the cult Helios-44-2 58mm f/2 'swirly bokeh' lens.

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Maker
KMZ (USSR)
Year
1968-1973
Type
35mm SLR, M42 mount
Mount
M42 screw
Film
35mm film
Serial
72020649

Soviet mechanical SLR (s/n 72020649). Lens confirmed present: Helios-44-2 58mm f/2 (s/n 7204863), the cult lens with ‘swirly bokeh’ that’s collectable in its own right and adapts to mirrorless/DSLRs.

Private reference notes

Usable today. Yes, fully (no meter, so use Sunny-16 or a phone app). The Helios also adapts to modern mirrorless.

Indicative value (private). £35 to £90

Condition. Body common; the Helios is the value. Lens optics & aperture ring smoothness matter most.

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