New Zenit Helios 40-2H 85mm f/1.5 lens for Nikon F-mount announced

• 10 years ago
• Categories: Nikon Lenses
• Tags: Zenit, Zenit Helios 40-2H 85mm f/1.5 lens

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)