Helios-44 58mm f/2 (PL)

The Helios-44 58mm f/2 is a legend in vintage glass circles — and for good reason. Rehoused in a professional PL mount, this lens keeps all the dreamy imperfections that made it iconic, now with the build quality and reliability needed for modern film sets.

Expect swirly bokeh, lens flares with personality, and a glowing softness wide open that gives skin and highlights a romantic quality. It sharpens up when stopped down, but never loses its vintage character. At 58mm, it lives in that flattering mid-telephoto space, perfect for portraits, inserts, and emotional close-ups.

This lens doesn’t just capture images — it paints them.