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Now that this has been settled let’s move on to the lens itself, because I think that it doesn’t really make much of a difference.
#Zebra 2 serial number serial number
Mine has the serial number N☇046333 and was assembled in the MMZ factory in Belomo. Therefore, I have one of the last Helios 44(-1) lenses that were produced sometime in 1970. The thing that gives it away as a first generation lens, though, is the fact that it’s an M39 version with adapter ring to M42. Looking at my lens a little closer I had to realize that there is no Helios 44-2 engraved on the front barrel, for it simply says Helios 44. When you scroll down to the Helios 44-2 “zebra”, however, you will find a little note that says “ same barrel as MMZ version of 44(-1)“. Wait, why is the 2 marked in red? *sigh*įirst of, I just realized that I do NOT have the 44-2 version! It was sold on eBay as a Helios 44-2 and I never questioned this, because it looks exactly like the “zebra” on this collection of information about the Helios lenses here. I would like to start with some general information about the Helios 44 -2 “zebra” that I have. I will, of course, share pictures with you, talk about its perks as well as the quirks I found so far and will keep this article updated when something new comes to mind. In this article I would like to talk about my experiences with the Helios 44(-1) 58mm f/2.