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    Porst Tele E 135 mm f/ 1.8
    Porst Tele E 135 mm f/ 1.8

    Porst Tele E 135 mm f/ 1.8

    135mm · f/1.8

    Overview

    The Porst Tele E 135 mm f/1.8 is a heavy (over 800g), well-built manual lens with a massive 82mm filter thread, suited for portraits and artistic photography. Optical strengths include good sharpness from f/1.8, smooth bokeh, and above-average contrast. Weaknesses: wide-open softness, low contrast in sunlight, and noticeable vignetting. Build is solid but handling is compromised by a tight focus ring and small aperture ring near the camera. It suits enthusiasts seeking a fast, characterful telephoto for shallow depth-of-field work, but its weight and size demand a sturdy setup.