@@@ Legendary PENTAX SMC-K 135mm f/2.5 Performance @@@

yyyzzz · 01-09-2010, 06:59 AM

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No question, this is a great lens representing all the K virtues. I would not mind to sleep with them

A pure gem from the pre ED and pre AL era. Zeiss one could be optically better, but it is a newer design.

Lodewijk · 01-09-2010, 09:20 AM

A great lens, mine is sharp (enough) from f2.5. Only downside is quite heavy CA wide open.

starscream · 02-15-2010, 06:50 AM

perfect optical..

:ugh:

Norman · 02-16-2010, 08:49 AM

I hope I didnt bid against any of the pentaxians from here last night

Managed to win a UK auction with SMC-K 135mm f2.5 in mint condition.

Waiting eagerly for it now.

**Baard-Einar** · 02-20-2010, 05:04 PM

I found this on ebay tonight, look at the colors and the 52mm thread. I've never seen a K 135 f2.5 that looks like this.

PENTAX PK 135MM F2.5 FAST TELE LENS DIGITAL FILM x73 on eBay (end time 21-Mar-10 18:41:50 GMT)

Pentaxor · 02-20-2010, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

I found this on ebay tonight, look at the colors and the 52mm thread. I've never seen a K 135 f2.5 that looks like this.

PENTAX PK 135MM F2.5 FAST TELE LENS DIGITAL FILM x73 on eBay (end time 21-Mar-10 18:41:50 GMT)

looks like a non-SMC Pentax Takumar K mount version. not the SMC Pentax K version.

Nick Siebers · 02-21-2010, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

looks like a non-SMC Pentax Takumar K mount version. not the SMC Pentax K version.

Yes, it is. Not a great lens, although usable.

**Baard-Einar** · 03-02-2010, 01:29 PM

SMC Pentax-A* 1,8/135mm Box Pentax K - eBay (item 350315910549 end time Mar-13-10 04:50:08 PST)

Looks great. If any one wants to donate some money, feel free! :-) I promise to post some photos in return.

builttospill · 03-02-2010, 01:48 PM

That would make a nice addition to my collection. They just don't make them like they used to.

yyyzzz · 03-02-2010, 02:52 PM

While the f1.8 is great, it is perhaps overpriced. It is in the same price range as the Zeiss one. It is a result of supply and demand. Most buyers are perhaps collectors...

zxaar · 03-03-2010, 04:10 AM

very busy with work, so only subject is my daughter.
Good portrait lense.

This is wide open, kx, iso1600.

EricR · 03-06-2010, 10:55 AM

Already had the lens for 10 months but didn't use it too much since I bought it. Surely will use it more now, just have to get the hang of using a 135mm lens.

photogerald · 03-15-2010, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by yyyzzz

While the f1.8 is great, it is perhaps overpriced. It is in the same price range as the Zeiss one. It is a result of supply and demand. Most buyers are perhaps collectors...

Which is a shame, as the A*135 is a fabulous lens which deserves to get used...

I don't mean to take away from the great work in this thread, and really many of the excellent shots shown here reflect more the talent of the photographers, but I have owned both the K135/2.5 and A*135/1.8 (at different times, mind you) and the A*135 is truly deserving of its reputation. The K135/2.5 is no slouch either, but it is 2nd best behind the A*135 amongst the Pentax 135's.

Here is a topic I started a while back on the A*135. Later on it also contains some comments about the other 135's, including the K135/2.5.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/87407-my-revie...ning-long.html

That said, the K135/2.5 is an excellent performer and I still wish I had mine.

opera58 · 04-02-2010, 06:27 PM

Hi all just got my K135/2.5, i'am surprise with the colour and such a creamy bokeh, it much sharper than my A 135/2.8..will post some shot later..

Thanks

opera58 · 04-11-2010, 05:31 AM

Hi, Here are my some shot with my K 135/2.5. amaze it a sharp lens
thou by its age and slight heavier than A 135/2.8.

Both shot using K20D. it an amazing lens.

01-09-2010, 06:59 AM	#91
yyyzzz Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery Posts: 509	A great lens Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. No question, this is a great lens representing all the K virtues. I would not mind to sleep with them A pure gem from the pre ED and pre AL era. Zeiss one could be optically better, but it is a newer design.

02-20-2010, 05:04 PM	#95
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Any one seen one like this? I found this on ebay tonight, look at the colors and the 52mm thread. I've never seen a K 135 f2.5 that looks like this. PENTAX PK 135MM F2.5 FAST TELE LENS DIGITAL FILM x73 on eBay (end time 21-Mar-10 18:41:50 GMT)

03-02-2010, 01:29 PM	#98
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	[langtitle=no]Rare lens and high price, any one tried one?[/langtitle] SMC Pentax-A* 1,8/135mm Box Pentax K - eBay (item 350315910549 end time Mar-13-10 04:50:08 PST) Looks great. If any one wants to donate some money, feel free! :-) I promise to post some photos in return.

03-02-2010, 02:52 PM	#100
yyyzzz Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery Posts: 509	my take While the f1.8 is great, it is perhaps overpriced. It is in the same price range as the Zeiss one. It is a result of supply and demand. Most buyers are perhaps collectors...

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01-09-2010, 09:20 AM	#92
Lodewijk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texel/Groningen, Netherlands Posts: 41	A great lens, mine is sharp (enough) from f2.5. Only downside is quite heavy CA wide open.

02-15-2010, 06:50 AM	#93
starscream Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BURSA / TURKEY Posts: 54 Original Poster	perfect optical.. :ugh:

02-16-2010, 08:49 AM	#94
Norman Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm Posts: 54	I hope I didnt bid against any of the pentaxians from here last night Managed to win a UK auction with SMC-K 135mm f2.5 in mint condition. Waiting eagerly for it now.

02-20-2010, 06:26 PM	#96
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by Baard-Einar I found this on ebay tonight, look at the colors and the 52mm thread. I've never seen a K 135 f2.5 that looks like this. PENTAX PK 135MM F2.5 FAST TELE LENS DIGITAL FILM x73 on eBay (end time 21-Mar-10 18:41:50 GMT) looks like a non-SMC Pentax Takumar K mount version. not the SMC Pentax K version.

02-21-2010, 06:47 AM	#97
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	Originally posted by Pentaxor looks like a non-SMC Pentax Takumar K mount version. not the SMC Pentax K version. Yes, it is. Not a great lens, although usable.

03-02-2010, 01:48 PM	#99
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	That would make a nice addition to my collection. They just don't make them like they used to.

03-03-2010, 04:10 AM	#101
zxaar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kobe/japan Posts: 510	very busy with work, so only subject is my daughter. Good portrait lense. This is wide open, kx, iso1600.

03-06-2010, 10:55 AM	#102
EricR Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Den Haag, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 207	Already had the lens for 10 months but didn't use it too much since I bought it. Surely will use it more now, just have to get the hang of using a 135mm lens.

03-15-2010, 08:25 PM	#103
photogerald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 253	Originally posted by yyyzzz While the f1.8 is great, it is perhaps overpriced. It is in the same price range as the Zeiss one. It is a result of supply and demand. Most buyers are perhaps collectors... Which is a shame, as the A135 is a fabulous lens which deserves to get used... I don't mean to take away from the great work in this thread, and really many of the excellent shots shown here reflect more the talent of the photographers, but I have owned both the K135/2.5 and A135/1.8 (at different times, mind you) and the A135 is truly deserving of its reputation. The K135/2.5 is no slouch either, but it is 2nd best behind the A135 amongst the Pentax 135's. Here is a topic I started a while back on the A*135. Later on it also contains some comments about the other 135's, including the K135/2.5. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/87407-my-revie...ning-long.html That said, the K135/2.5 is an excellent performer and I still wish I had mine.

04-02-2010, 06:27 PM	#104
opera58 Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: yishun Photos: Albums Posts: 8	Hi all just got my K135/2.5, i'am surprise with the colour and such a creamy bokeh, it much sharper than my A 135/2.8..will post some shot later.. Thanks

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04-11-2010, 05:31 AM	#105
opera58 Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: yishun Photos: Albums Posts: 8	Hi, Here are my some shot with my K 135/2.5. amaze it a sharp lens thou by its age and slight heavier than A 135/2.8. Both shot using K20D. it an amazing lens.