Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Review

Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Verdict

The sample used for review was found on eBay and purchased for £26 plus shipping. It's a superb lens at that price, fun to use and absolutely viable on a modern DSLR. Manual focus may not suit everyone, but the tactile feel of it is sublime. Well worth a try and this could easily become a firm favourite.

Asahi SMC Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Pros

Inexpensive
Very good sharpness
Very low CA
Very low distortion
Ultra smooth handling
Light and compact

Asahi SMC Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Cons

Manual focus won't suit some

Features: 3.5/5

Handling: 4.5/5

Performance: 4/5

Value: 5/5

Overall Verdict

4.5/5

Specifications

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