Zenit MC-Helios #40-2 85mm f/1.5 Lens for Nikon F

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Zenit MC-Helios #40-2 85mm f/1.5 Lens for Nikon F

Zenit MC-Helios #40-2 85mm f/1.5 Lens for Nikon F

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194538392

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Product Description

Key Features

F-Mount Lens/FX Format
Aperture Range: f/1.5 to f/22
Helios #40 Optical Formula
Dual Aperture Rings
Manual Focus Design
10-Blade Diaphragm

Based on the classic and unique optical design, the Nikon F MC-Helios #40-2 85mm f/1.5 from Zenit is a portrait-length prime lens characterized by its distinct image quality. Inspired by former Helios #40 lenses, which themselves were based on the ZEISS Biotar formula, this lens offers a swirly image quality with out of focus backgrounds while retaining sharpness on central subjects. The bright f/1.5 maximum aperture contributes to the ability to isolate subjects using depth of field and a 10-blade diaphragm further benefits the distinguished bokeh quality. This 85mm f/1.5 also features a unique dual aperture ring design, which lets you set the f/value with one ring while the second ring is used to switch quickly between the selected value and wide-open to benefit focusing operation.

Portrait-length prime is designed for Nikon F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.5 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also enables greater control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques.

Unique Helios #40-series inspired optical design is inspired by the ZEISS Biotar formula, which results in a distinct swirly background bokeh quality while retaining high sharpness on central subjects. The shape of out-of-focus highlights also become more elliptical in shape with the closer they are to the frame edges.

Dual aperture ring design relegates one ring to standard adjustment of aperture values using click stops while a second ring is available for instant switching between the selected value and the wide-open f/1.5 position. This allows for easier use of the brightest value for focusing while retaining the chosen aperture position for shooting.

Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.6' away and both distance and depth of field scales aid in focusing accuracy.

10-blade diaphragm contributes to a swirly and unique bokeh quality.

Product Specification

Zenit Helios 85mm F/1.5 Specs

Focal Length	85mm
Maximum Aperture	f/1.5
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Format Compatibility	Full-Frame
Angle of View	28°
Minimum Focus Distance	2.62' / 80 cm
Optical Design	6 Elements in 4 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	10
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	3.23 x 3.62" / 82 x 92 mm
Weight	1.78 lb / 810 g