135mm lens club

MKohoutek · 06-21-2018, 08:36 PM - **3 Likes**

I’ve been stalking these A*135mm lens on eBay for many months, and finally succumbed.

Lousy weather outside, so first shots are fake flowers, indoors. I’m pretty damn happy.

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**dadipentak** · 06-22-2018, 04:27 AM

Originally posted by MKohoutek

finally succumbed.

Congratulations!

jcdoss · 06-22-2018, 08:42 AM

Is there a comparison somewhere between the A*135 and, say, the K135/2.5?

MKohoutek · 06-22-2018, 09:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Is there a comparison somewhere between the A*135 and, say, the K135/2.5?

I love my K135, too! That’s why I was so hesitant to upgrade.

The flower shot was Portra NC film. The boy on my K1.

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MKohoutek · 06-22-2018, 08:01 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MKohoutek

I love my K135, too! That’s why I was so hesitant to upgrade.

The flower shot was Portra NC film. The boy on my K1.

My manual focusing is a little better on this K135 shot. It’s a great lens!

MKohoutek · 06-24-2018, 08:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Is there a comparison somewhere between the A*135 and, say, the K135/2.5?

Here is my apples-to-apples (flowers-to-flowers) comparison between the A*135 @ 2.4 and K135 @ 2.5
1/90. 800 ISO.
Shot on my K1 at minimum focus distance.
Light source - late afternoon daylight and tungsten lamp
White balance setting - Daylight
Custom image setting - Reversal film
Only PP is cropping.

The A*135 has a shorter minimum focusing distance.
Notice the difference in the coffee cup/bokeh.

That K135 stacks up pretty nicely to the spendy A*135.

Sandy Hancock · 06-28-2018, 05:57 AM - **1 Like**

I just received a mint-looking K135/2.5, having sold my previous copy before the K-1 was released.
Looking forward to getting some images up here soon

**dadipentak** · 06-28-2018, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I just received a mint-looking K135/2.5, having sold my previous copy before the K-1 was released.
Looking forward to getting some images up here soon

Excellent!

Sandy Hancock · 06-28-2018, 07:06 PM - **4 Likes**

First test with the K135/2.5 wide open, hand held and focussed through the viewfinder with the help of the O-ME53. Seems sharp enough.
Monochrome because of some weird green tinges where none should be (like Sammy's cheek). Have others noticed this with this lens?

I think it will be very nice for B&W portraits.

Jorgario · 06-28-2018, 07:19 PM - **6 Likes**

K-1 + Takumar 135mm F2.5 Bayonet:

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jcdoss · 06-29-2018, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

weird green tinges where none should be (like Sammy's cheek). Have others noticed this with this lens?

Love your dog! Yes I've noticed green CA here and there, which are sometimes hard to remove. Luckily, those images like this one are usually amenable to B/W conversion if removal proves too difficult or impossible.

**Mikesul** · 07-02-2018, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by jcdoss

Love your dog! Yes I've noticed green CA here and there, which are sometimes hard to remove. Luckily, those images like this one are usually amenable to B/W conversion if removal proves too difficult or impossible.

So is that partially why so many people like B&W with older lenses?

**Riggomatic** · 07-05-2018, 09:46 AM - **5 Likes**

Waiting for hummingbirds, but only managed a bee.

K135 f2.5 around f5.6 on K-5

**dadipentak** · 07-05-2018, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

Waiting for hummingbirds, but only managed a bee.

But nailed it!

gifthorse · 07-05-2018, 10:28 AM - **5 Likes**

Takumar (Bayonet) 135 f2.5

06-24-2018, 08:34 PM - 1 Like	#1551
MKohoutek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 244	Originally posted by jcdoss Is there a comparison somewhere between the A135 and, say, the K135/2.5? Here is my apples-to-apples (flowers-to-flowers) comparison between the A135 @ 2.4 and K135 @ 2.5 1/90. 800 ISO. Shot on my K1 at minimum focus distance. Light source - late afternoon daylight and tungsten lamp White balance setting - Daylight Custom image setting - Reversal film Only PP is cropping. The A135 has a shorter minimum focusing distance. Notice the difference in the coffee cup/bokeh. That K135 stacks up pretty nicely to the spendy A135. Attached Images

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