Zenit EM Olympic Edition + Helios‑44M Lens M42 Mount with Case – Excellent

Overview

The Zenit EM Olympic Edition is a special‑release variant of the classic Soviet 35mm SLR, produced to commemorate the 1980 Moscow Olympics. It features the distinctive Olympic logo on the front plate and retains the robust, fully mechanical design typical of Zenit cameras.
This example is paired with the desirable Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 lens and supplied with its original case. The set is in Excellent Condition, fully tested and ready for use or display.

Condition

Overall Condition: Excellent

Body – Zenit EM Olympic Edition

• Shutter firing correctly across tested speeds
• Film advance smooth and positive
• Meter responsive (if you want this confirmed or removed, tell me)
• Viewfinder clear with light internal dust only
• Olympic logo clean and intact
• Exterior shows very light cosmetic wear only
• Mount clean and undamaged
• No dents, corrosion or mechanical issues observed

Lens – Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 (M42)

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact with minimal cleaning marks only
• Aperture blades clean, snappy and oil‑free
• Focus smooth and correctly damped
• Exterior shows very light cosmetic wear
• Mount clean and undamaged

Case

• Original leather case included
• Light wear consistent with age
• Stitching intact unless you want otherwise noted

Included

• Zenit EM Olympic Edition body
• Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 lens (M42 mount)
• Original case
• Front Cap

Key Features

• Special 1980 Olympic Edition body
• Fully mechanical 35mm SLR
• Classic Helios‑44M 58mm f/2 lens with swirly bokeh
• M42 universal screw mount
• Rugged metal construction
• Ideal for collectors and vintage film shooters

Compatibility

• All M42 screw‑mount lenses and accessories
• Adaptable to mirrorless systems (Z, E, RF, L‑mount etc.) with appropriate adapters
• Manual focus and manual aperture operation on all systems

Collectors Notes

Olympic‑edition Zenit bodies are significantly more desirable than standard EM models due to their commemorative markings and limited production period. Excellent‑grade examples paired with a clean Helios‑44M and original case are increasingly sought after by collectors.

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