Overview

The Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 Close Focusing lens, manufactured by Komine (1975-81), offers solid metal build and smooth handling. Its 8-blade iris produces beautiful bokeh, and the close-focus ability reaches 1:2 magnification at 59cm. Optical design is simple (4 elements in 4 groups), yielding a slight romantic softness and low micro-contrast, with potential glare issues. It suits photographers seeking a compact, vintage telephoto with macro-like capabilities, but may not satisfy those wanting modern sharpness.