This SDXL LoRA recreates the distinctive rendering of the Helios 44-2 58mm lens:
• signature swirling background separation
• slight edge distortion and curved field feel
• vintage optical character while keeping subject sharp
• works beautifully with portraits, outdoor scenes, moody lighting, and stylized photography

The LoRA is trained to apply the lens characteristics only, without altering colors or introducing artificial stylization.
Describe your scene normally and activate the effect with:

Trigger Word: h442x

Because it is a lens-effect LoRA, it adapts well to a wide range of subjects — humans, animals, objects, or landscapes. For best results, use medium-to-close compositions and lighting with some background detail for the swirl to interact with.

Recommended Settings

Strength: 0.6–1.0 (portraits)
Strength: 0.4–0.7 (wide scenes)
Sampler: DPM++ 2M or Euler
Steps: 20–30
CFG: 4–7
Resolution: 1024×1024 or 1024×1536

Prompt Examples for Showcase

1. Portrait

In h442x style, a woman in her mid-30s standing in soft afternoon light, loose hair catching the sun, wearing a linen shirt, warm natural colors, subtle smile, trees in the distance, shallow focus, expressive atmosphere.

2. Fashion / Editorial

In h442x style, an elegant model posing near a garden walkway, long patterned dress, wind lifting the fabric, sunlight filtering through leaves behind her, cinematic tone, calm confident expression.

3. Street Photography

In h442x style, an older man reading a newspaper at an outdoor café table, warm city background, bicycles and pedestrians passing behind him, candid and natural, late-day warm light.

4. Nature / Wildlife

In h442x style, a small red fox sitting in tall grass, soft golden hour light, forest in the background, alert but relaxed expression.

5. Object / Artistic Product Shot

In h442x style, a vintage wristwatch resting on a wooden desk, warm lamp light from the side, shallow depth, rich brass tones.