Helios-103 lens 1.8/53mm for Kiev/Contax bayonet
Great lens for your Kiev/Contax rangefinder camera
Helios 103 lens is a normal angle (standard) Russian coated objective for Kiev, Contax and Bessa-2RC rangefinder cameras.
Helios 103 lens was made to replace old Jupiter-8 at latest Soviet Kiev-4 series cameras. This lens provides better image quality than old Jupiter-8, especially with color films.
All the Helios lenses are based on the Zeiss Biotar concept. Contrary to the Sonnar construction, this lenses are symmetrical. Here is a drawing on the Helios 103 lens (thanks to Peter Hennig, member of the Zeiss Historica Society).
Mount | Kiev/Contax internal bayonet |
Field of view, degrees | 45 |
Focal length | 53mm |
Flange focal length | 31.85&+/-0.02mm |
Distance scale | 0.9m to inf. |
Manufacturer | Arsenal (Kiev) |
Diameter | 48mm |
Length | 52mm |
Weight | 150gr |
Finish | Black&Chrome |
Click Stops | yes |
Diaphragm Type | manual |
Diaphragm values | 1.8-22 |
Elements/groups | ? |
Resolution (center/edge) | 45/22 |
Filter size | 40.5x0.5mm |
Mint condition. Clean and clear optics. No oil on blades. It came with case, both caps, and factory passport.
Focal Length Type | Fixed/Prime |
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Lens Focal Length | 50mm |
Lens Series | Helios |
Camera Type | 35mm still image camera |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
Lens Mount | Other/Unknown |
Manufacturer | Arsenal (Kiev) |