Sold out −% Helios 44 2/58 Prime Cine Mod Lens w/ Anamorphic Bokeh For Sony-E! 44M-4 58mm F2
$199.99
Canon
$149.99
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Bring true vintage character to your productions with this professionally modified Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Cine Mod, adapted for Sony E-mount cameras. This lens has been carefully rebuilt for cinematography, featuring a de-clicked aperture, 0.8 pitch follow focus gear, and a unique neutral oval bokeh modification that recreates the visual character of anamorphic lenses without requiring anamorphic adapters or de-squeezing.
Unlike traditional spherical lenses, this modification produces a beautiful oval-shaped out-of-focus rendering while maintaining the simplicity and sharpness of a standard prime lens. Simply add 2.35:1 cinematic black bars during editing to achieve a convincing anamorphic-inspired look.
The lens has been fully cleaned, adjusted, re-lubricated, professionally adapted for Sony E-mount, and precisely calibrated to ensure smooth focusing and reliable operation for filmmaking.
The optics are in good vintage condition. The glass has been professionally cleaned and may show very minor coating marks from previously removed fungus, along with slight wear typical for a lens of this age. These cosmetic imperfections do not affect sharpness, contrast, or overall image quality. The body is in excellent working condition with only light cosmetic wear from normal use.
Originally introduced in the late 1970s as part of Canon’s highly successful FD lens lineup, the Canon FD 50mm F1.8 quickly became one of the company’s most respected standard prime lenses. Built around Canon’s proven optical formula, it became famous for its natural rendering, pleasant color reproduction, smooth focus throw, and excellent sharpness. Today it remains one of the most popular vintage lenses among filmmakers because of its organic image quality and timeless cinematic rendering.
This lens covers Full Frame sensors, making it an excellent choice for Sony A7, FX3, FX30 (APS-C crop), FX6, FX9 and other Sony E-mount cinema and mirrorless cameras.
If you’re looking for a compact vintage prime that delivers a cinematic image with distinctive character, this modified Canon FD 50mm F1.8 is an outstanding choice. The professionally de-clicked aperture allows seamless exposure adjustments during filming, while the installed follow focus gear integrates perfectly with professional cinema rigs. Its unique neutral oval bokeh modification creates the sought-after anamorphic-inspired rendering without the complexity of anamorphic optics, giving your footage a beautiful cinematic feel while retaining excellent sharpness, natural colors, and classic Canon rendering. Combined with full-frame coverage and Sony E-mount adaptation, it is equally suited for narrative filmmaking, music videos, commercials, documentaries, and creative portrait cinematography.
✔ Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Cine Mod Lens
✔ Sony E-Mount Adaptation
✔ 0.8 MOD Follow Focus Gear (Focus Ring)
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood
✔ Front Lens Cap
✔ Rear Lens Cap