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Helios-81MPortrait·NIKON F DX mount

Helios-81M 53mm F/2 MC

Specifications01

Focal length53mm
Max aperturef/2
TypePortrait · Prime

Summary02

Helios-81M is a 53mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2 for Nikon F DX cameras. It is a manual-focus, double-Gauss–type design typically used for portraits and low-light shooting.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
  • Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm

    Covers APS-C: it can vignette on a full-frame sensor.

  • Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm

    Covers APS-C: it can vignette on a full-frame sensor.

  • Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm

    Covers APS-C: it can vignette on a full-frame sensor.

  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm

    Covers APS-C: it can vignette on a full-frame sensor.

  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm

    Covers APS-C: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.

  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm

    Covers APS-C: it can vignette on a full-frame sensor.

    A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.

  • Nikon FNative

Sources03

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