Overview

The Super Takumar 135mm f/2.5 is a solidly built all-metal M42 telephoto lens with smooth manual focus, suitable for portraits and details. Optically, it is slightly soft wide open in the center and corners, but stopping to f/4 yields tack-sharp center and eliminates vignetting; corners never fully sharpen. It offers strong flare resistance and smooth bokeh at all apertures. The lens lacks an integrated hood but often comes with a metal screw-in hood. It suits photographers wanting a classic rendering and robust build, though alternatives like the Konica Hexar 135mm f/3.5 may be sharper and cheaper.