A new Helios 40-2H 85mm f/1.5 lens was recently announced by the Russian manufacturer Zenit. This is an improved version (new design) of the previous 40-2 model. Check availability and pricing on Amazon and eBay (not yet available at the time of this post). Here are the translated specifications:
- Focal length: 85mm.
- Relative aperture: max 1:1.5 | min: 1:22.
- Dissipation factor: no more than 0.03
- Transmittance: not less than 0.75
- Working distance: 46.5mm
- Nikon bayonet
- Field of view: 28°
- Focusing range: 0.8 to “∞”
- Dimensions: 82mm x 96mm (without caps)
- Weight: 800g (without caps)
- Price in Russia: 17,100 RUB (around $320)