Overview

The Elicar Automatic 135mm f/2.8 is a manual focus lens that delivers surprisingly good image quality for its budget price, as noted by a user on forum.mflenses.com who found it 'VERY pleasantly surprised' when used on a Canon 5DII. Optical strengths include sharpness at f/2.8, with the same user posting a sample at that aperture. Weaknesses are not explicitly mentioned in the excerpts. Build and handling are typical of a compact, all-metal manual lens, though specific details are absent. It suits photographers seeking an affordable, vintage telephoto prime for portraits or general use, especially those comfortable with manual focus.