Helios 40-2 85mm f 1.5 Fast Portrait Bokeh DSLR Canon EF mount cover Full Frame

Helios 40-2 85mm f 1.5 Fast Portrait Vintage DSLR 

Helios 40-2 85mm F1.5 is an exceptional prime lens, based on the legendary Carl Zeiss Biotar 75mm. It’s one of the fastest Soviet lenses providing strong separation between the subject and the background.

This lens has a bold character and is known for its unique way of capturing images and the "old-school" feel it brings to portraits. It has a very distinct artistic flair, particularly in portraits. Its iconic swirling bokeh, with a soft yet sharp center, makes it stand out.

The Helios 40-2 gives vibrant colors, leaning towards a rich, slightly warm tone, which enhances skin tones and creates a more cinematic look, perfect for video as well.

Arguably one of the best aspects of this lens—its bokeh is creamy and rounded, creating a beautiful separation between the subject and the background. The unique characteristics of the bokeh make it a favorite among portrait photographers.

The f/1.5 aperture is exceptionally fast, making it perfect for low-light shooting and offering a very shallow depth of field for portraiture, emphasizing subject isolation with a beautifully blurred background.

Flare from the Helios 40-2 can be beautiful, giving a soft, hazy look when pointed toward light sources. It produces noticeable, warm light flares, often adding a vintage or artistic feel to the shot, though it may reduce contrast.