Vintage Lenses
    C/Y (contax/yashica)Contax I-III (CRM)
    Prime
    35mm rangefinder

    Helios 103 1.8/53

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    Focal Length
    53mm
    Aperture
    f/1.8-22
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Contax I-III (CRM)
    Weight
    148g
    Helios 103 1.8/53 is a manual focus prime lens for 35mm rangefinder cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

    Physical characteristics

    4 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 148 grams so convinient to carry.

    Helios 103 1.8/53 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 17 months of tracked sales — pay around the $62.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $62.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $76.50
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $47.00

    Best deals

    69 of 131 tracked sales (53%) closed at or under the $62.50 fair value.

    • Apr 26, 2025$1.00$-61.50 / typical
    • Jan 29, 2025$25.00$-37.50 / typical
    • Jan 29, 2025$26.00$-36.50 / typical
    • Sep 16, 2024$34.00$-28.50 / typical
    • Sep 16, 2024$35.00$-27.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length53mm
    Aperturef/1.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.9m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight148g
    Length4.3mm
    Filter Threadmm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Contax I-III (CRM)
    Format35mm rangefinder

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Helios 103 1.8/53?

    Helios 103 1.8/53 is a camera lens with 53mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/22 - 1.8/1.8, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Contax I-III (CRM) mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format, weighing 148g.

    What mount is the Helios 103 1.8/53 compatible with?

    Helios 103 1.8/53 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Contax I-III (CRM) mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.

    How much does the Helios 103 1.8/53 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Helios 103 1.8/53 typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Which lenses are similar to the Helios 103 1.8/53?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss-Ikon Sonnar 57mm f/2.0, Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f/1.5, Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f/2.

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