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    A. Schacht Munchen Travenar 85 mm f/ 2.8
    A. Schacht Munchen Travenar 85 mm f/ 2.8

    A. Schacht Munchen Travenar 85 mm f/ 2.8

    85mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The A. Schacht Munchen Travenar 85 mm f/2.8 is a mid-1950s lens with an alloy body and a preset aperture, though some copies may have a damaged mechanism making it fully manual. It features 15–16 aperture blades, producing pleasing bokeh. Sharpness is average to good at f/2.8 and improves when stopped down; color rendering is warm. It is considered a Tessar or Sonnar design, compact for its focal length, and offers good value compared to similar lenses. Suits vintage lens enthusiasts seeking a compact, characterful portrait lens with smooth bokeh.