Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42

The Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42 is a classic manual-focus telephoto lens, well suited for portraits, detail work, and general creative shooting. This lens is in good condition and offers a straightforward, vintage shooting experience for photographers who enjoy hands-on control and a distinctive rendering style.

Key Features

• Telephoto Focal Length: The 135mm perspective is ideal for portraits, subject isolation, and compressed compositions.
• f/2.8 Aperture: A bright maximum aperture helps with low-light shooting and achieving pleasing background separation.
• M42 Mount: Compatible with classic M42 screw-mount camera systems and many adapted setups.
• Manual Focus Design: Gives you precise control over focus for deliberate, composed image-making.
• Vintage Character: Offers the distinctive feel and optical personality many photographers seek in older lenses.
• Versatile Use: A practical choice for portraits, still life, outdoor detail shots, and creative adaptation projects.

If you are looking for a dependable vintage telephoto with a classic feel, the Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42 is a solid addition to your kit.

Condition Notes

Excellent. Light marks only obvious on close inspection. Normal signs of use. Few small dust specs. Does not affect image quality. Aperture blades: Snappy and responsive. We put it through our usual checks and everything came back clean.
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