Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8
Optical design
Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 17 months of tracked sales — pay around the $49.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
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953 of 1897 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $49.50 fair value.
- Dec 16, 2024$1.00$-48.50 / typical
- May 18, 2025$1.00$-48.50 / typical
- Jun 10, 2025$1.00$-48.50 / typical
- Aug 4, 2025$2.00$-47.50 / typical
- Jan 1, 2025$4.00$-45.50 / typical
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Sharp Sleeper Lens Worth the Try!! Perfect for portraits, landscapes, and street photos. Very impressed! Lots of detail and great bokeh. I agree with the other reviewers that this lens is very sharp (similar to the 135mm f/2, but in a much more portable form factor), and the soft focus feature can add an artistic effect with hit/miss experiences. Here's my advice on the soft focus, because it can actually produce really nice effects- Set it in between regular and 1 at around 1/4 or 1/2 (there's not click stop for these settings). What you'll find is that it adds an effect like the Black Pro Mist 1/8 and 1/4 filters! Pretty awesome to have it conveniently built into the lens. Definitely recommend from a 5DSR to the 5D classic. It's a winner on full frame DSLRs. Also, regarding the autofocus sound, mine only makes a swishing sound like the 200mm f/2.8L lens does. The sound is no big deal at all. Despite having a micro motor, it's not louder like the 50mm f/1.8 mark 1 or the 35mm f/2. Give it a try!Read full review
Bokeh for you! This lens delivers. It is in great shape. I bought it to take portrait images with my Canon 5D II, and it focuses accurately, then takes primary images as sharp or soft as you choose. I shoot at 2.8, and my backgrounds are blurred (the Bokeh effect). The main subject "Pops" beautifully.
Very sharp When not set for soft focus, it is one of the sharpest lenses I have. Great for portraits and a lot smaller than the 135mm f2 L lens. I use it with an adapter on a Sony 42mp Camera and it works great.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8?
Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 135mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M42, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.
What mount is the Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8 compatible with?
Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8 uses a M42, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8 a good lens?
Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 1001 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Bell&Howell 135mm f/2.8?
Similar lenses include Amicam 135mm f/2.8 Multi-Coated 135T, Astron 135mm f/2.8, Eyemik 135mm f/1.8 Auto Multi-Coated.