HELIOS 44-2 looking for information

[rockycarter]

I purchased one of these lens. HELIOS 44-2 M42 58mm f/2.0 Soviet Lens for Zenit Pentax. what I am wondering can some one tell me what is the next larger lense in this line. I am amazed how well this one works. I would like to buy the next larger one. any help greatly appreciated thank you

[Kamerer]

[WolverineX]

[Basilisk]

The 44-2 is probably one of the most sold lenses ever made. In the 70's and 80's anyone who had very little money and wanted an SLR camera bought a Zenit and they all came with the same lens. They must have sold many millions.
Sadly other Helios lenses were never made in the same quantities, so while you can pick up a 44-2 for nearly nothing, expect to pay more for any other Helios lenses in good condition (many are not in such good condition, as the quality control was, to say the least "variable")

[Kamerer]

[Lightshow]

Posting RF lenses like the Helios 103 will likely not be of any use to the OP if he's using a DSLR, though it's a good lens.
The next longer standard focal length lens is the Helios 40 and 40-2, they are about $300, so not even close to cheap, though they do have very cool bokeh.

[Lloydy]

There ia a Helios 135 / 2.8, but it is a Japanese lens, possibly Cosina, that is re branded. It's not a bad lens, but there are plenty better. If you like the Helios 44-2, which is a great lens, and want something in the same class, I would suggest something like the Pentacon 135 / 2.8