Overview

The Asahi-Kogaku Tele-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 is a vintage M42 telephoto lens with solid all-metal build and smooth focusing, though it can be front-heavy. Optically, it is sharp at near and medium distances, especially stopped down to f/5.6–f/11, but soft at infinity and wide open. Chromatic aberrations appear in corners, and flare is an issue without a hood. It suits photographers seeking a characterful, affordable telephoto for portraits or detail shots on digital cameras with IBIS or tripod use.