This is an original vintage lens made in the former Soviet Union ( USSR ). Helios 81H - one of the best full-time Soviet aperture lenses. First of all, Helios 81H is interesting for its twisted bokeh.

Helios 81H is an interesting lens with an amazing picture and fixed focal length 50mm. The focusing of the lens is smooth. When focusing, the front and rear lenses do not rotate. The diaphragm has 6 blades.

The lens has a very specific bokeh. Like other lenses in the HELIOS family, the 81H ( N ) version swirls the background (the legendary helios "swirling bokeh"). A lens like this can be a great find for a photographer. The optical element of this lens creates stunning swirling bokeh.

We did everything necessary for the proper operation, cleaned, lubricated, adjusted (CLA). The lens is serviced and tested. You do not need to do anything, you can use the lens to the full.

Optical element (glass) in excellent condition, clean and transparent. The blades of the diaphragm are clean and free of oil (this is very important for proper operation). The focus and aperture control ring rotates smoothly. There are no signs of oxidation on the body. The lens body is in very good condition, there are no signs of oxidation, this lens will be in excellent condition for many years.

Characteristic:

Focal length: 50mm
Diaphragm: f/2.0 - f/16.0
Number of aperture blades: 6 pieces
The weight: 220 g
Optical design: 6 elements in 4 groups ('Planar' type scheme)
Mount: Н - H mount, similar to Nikon F, AI or PRE-AI compatible.
Front Filter Diameter: 52mm
MDF: 0.5 meter

How to use with modern cameras:

Nikon F-mount DSLRs.
To use the Nikon MS Helios-81H 2/50 lens on Nikon DSLR cameras just install the lens without any adapters and shoot for your own pleasure without any tangible limitations. Possibility focusing on infinity, as well as semi-automatic iris control. This is due to the fact that MC Helios-81H 2/50 uses the same bayonet mount (mount type) as the native Nikon lenses.

Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras
To use the lens on a series of mirrorless cameras Nikon 1 (Nikon 1 S1, Nikon 1 S2, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V2, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 J1, Nikon 1 J2, Nikon 1 J3, Nikon 1 J4, Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 AW1) use the adapter Nikon F - Nikon 1.

Nikon Z mirrorless cameras
To use the lens on a series of mirrorless cameras Nikon Z use an original Nikon FTZ adapter.
You can use any inexpensive Chinese analogue, for example, such an adapter Nikon AI -> Nikon Z.
Important: there are no problems with any versions of Helios-81 for Nikon F mount (Nikon 'N') and any corresponding adapters.

Canon (EF, M, RF)
In order to install MC Helios-81N 2/50 on any modern digital SLR camera Canon EOS, you will need to use the adapter Nikon mount F - Canon EOS. Possibility focusing on infinity saved.
To use the lens on mirrorless cameras series Canon EOS M use adapter Nikon F - Canon EOS M (aka Nikon AI-Canon M).
To use the lens on mirrorless cameras Canon EOS R series, use an adapter Nikon F - Canon EOS R (aka Nikon AI-> Canon RF).

MC Helios-81H f2/50mm can be used on many modern SLR and mirrorless cameras with an appropriate adapter.

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It is important to know when buying. Most of the lenses in our store have been used before. The lenses may have small marks of cosmetic wear (natural traces of use), small marks from cleaning, but they are completely intact and function perfectly. See the photos, if necessary, ask us questions.

All lenses are serviced and tested. We remove dust and dirt from the optical element, we remove oil from the aperture blades and change the lubricant inside the lens, after servicing, the glass becomes clean and transparent, and the rings rotate smoothly and precisely. After purchase, you will receive a serviced lens, you do not need to do anything. The lens will serve you for years to come, and will grace your vintage lens collection.

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