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    Steinheil Culminar 85 mm f/ 2.8
    Steinheil Culminar 85 mm f/ 2.8

    Steinheil Culminar 85 mm f/ 2.8

    85mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 is a very compact lens for its focal length, noted for its small size and interchangeable mount system (Exakta or Leica L39) (mflensjunkie). It features a pre-set aperture. However, image quality assessments are limited; one user found only a few viewable shots from a dozen, and infinity focus may be problematic on non-native mounts (mflensjunkie). It is likely better suited for full-frame cameras than for crop sensors (mflensjunkie). The lens appears to be a niche choice for those valuing compactness and adaptability over guaranteed optical performance.