Overview

The Asahi Takumar 135mm f/3.5 is a vintage all-metal lens with excellent build quality and smooth handling (Jerfareza). Optically, it is sharp at near-to-medium distances, especially stopped down to f/5.6–f/11, but soft at infinity and wide open. Chromatic aberrations appear in corners, and it is prone to flare without the hood (Jerfareza). The f/3.5 aperture limits low-light use (Jerfareza). It suits photographers seeking a well-built, affordable telephoto for adapted digital or film use, particularly with IBIS (Jerfareza).