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SMC Pentax-A* 135mm F1.8

Sharpness 
 9.9
Aberrations 
 9.0
Bokeh 
 9.9
Handling 
 9.9
Value 
 9.7
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89% of reviewers $1,291.50 9.47
SMC Pentax-A* 135mm F1.8
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Description:
This extremely-fast telephoto lens is large and heavy. It weighs 865g and has a 77mm filter diameter.



SMC Pentax-A* 135mm F1.8
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Image Format
Full-frame / 35mm film
Lens Mount
Pentax K
Aperture Ring
Yes (A setting)
Diaphragm
Automatic, 9 blades
Optics
7 elements, 6 groups
Mount Variant
KA
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Max. Aperture
F1.8
Min. Aperture
F22
Focusing
Manual
Min. Focus
120 cm
Max. Magnification
0.15x
Filter Size
77 mm
Internal Focus
No
Field of View (Diag. / Horiz.)

APS-C: 12 ° / 10 °
Full frame: 18 ° / 15 °
Hood
RH-A 77mm
Case
Hard case HE-169B
Lens Cap
Plastic clip-on
Coating
SMC
Weather Sealing
No
Other Features
Diam x Length
80 x 98 mm
Weight
865 g
Production Years
1984 to 1989
Engraved Name
smc PENTAX-A* 1:1.8 135mm
Product Code
23530
Reviews
User reviews
Features:
Manual FocusAperture RingAutomatic ApertureFull-Frame SupportDiscontinued
Price History:



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Administrator

Registered: September, 2006
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Posts: 4,409
Review Date: May 18, 2008 Recommended | Price: $1,375.00 | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: surreal 3D effect, sharp stopped down
Cons: soft wide open

I agree with the former reviewers, this lens is soft wide open but excellent when stopped down. It has a beautiful bokeh which creates a surreal "3D" effect of a quality similar to the FA 31mm f/1.8 limited.

   
Site Supporter

Registered: December, 2007
Location: Norway
Posts: 4,371
Review Date: March 20, 2008 Recommended | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Optical and built quality
Cons: Say what!?

Slightly soft wide open. Otherwise great. State of the art built quality. An undisputed classic.
   
Inactive Account

Registered: November, 2006
Location: Italy
Posts: 46

1 user found this helpful
Review Date: April 30, 2007 Recommended | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Sharpness and bokeh
Cons: Weight

Great lens: very sharp (perhaps a bit soft wide open). Beautiful bokeh.
One of the best 4-5 lenses ever from Pentax.
Ezio
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