Prime

Full frame

Exaktar 135mm f/2.8

3.7

(2 reviews)

Optical: 2.3

Mechanical: 4.0

Value: 4.0

Focal Length

135mm

Aperture

f/2.8-22

Mount

M42

Weight

g

Exaktar 135mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

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

92 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

Exaktar 135mm f/2.8 purchase history

eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

Purchases (185)

Auctions (219)

Aug 11, 2026High: $62.44 / Low: $44.43
Jun 10, 2026High: $27.00 / Low: $27.00
Jun 3, 2026High: $44.65 / Low: $26.00
May 21, 2026High: $29.95 / Low: $29.95
May 7, 2026High: $27.00 / Low: $27.00
Apr 28, 2026High: $42.00 / Low: $6.80
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Apr 13, 2026High: $89.01 / Low: $63.20
Apr 6, 2026High: $27.00 / Low: $27.00
Mar 30, 2026High: $42.00 / Low: $42.00
Mar 23, 2026High: $28.08 / Low: $7.65
Mar 9, 2026High: $27.00 / Low: $27.00
Mar 2, 2026High: $81.73 / Low: $27.00
Feb 22, 2026High: $28.08 / Low: $7.65
Feb 8, 2026High: $27.00 / Low: $27.00
Feb 1, 2026High: $42.00 / Low: $27.00
Jan 25, 2026High: $28.08 / Low: $8.50
Jan 10, 2026High: $71.22 / Low: $27.00
Jan 3, 2026High: $44.95 / Low: $42.00
Dec 27, 2025High: $24.87 / Low: $8.50
Dec 20, 2025High: $28.08 / Low: $28.08
Dec 11, 2025High: $88.33 / Low: $27.00
Dec 3, 2025High: $44.95 / Low: $44.95
Nov 26, 2025High: $28.08 / Low: $10.00
Nov 12, 2025High: $70.24 / Low: $40.06
Nov 5, 2025High: $56.41 / Low: $27.00
Oct 29, 2025High: $26.87 / Low: $10.00
Oct 20, 2025High: $28.08 / Low: $28.08
Oct 12, 2025High: $71.15 / Low: $62.35
Oct 5, 2025High: $71.08 / Low: $27.00
Sep 28, 2025High: $19.75 / Low: $19.75
Sep 21, 2025High: $28.08 / Low: $28.08
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Sep 6, 2025High: $70.75 / Low: $27.00
Aug 21, 2025High: $79.00 / Low: $16.99
Jul 22, 2025High: $85.00 / Low: $10.00
Jun 30, 2025High: $118.25 / Low: $10.00
Jun 8, 2025High: $86.96 / Low: $10.00
May 16, 2025High: $86.96 / Low: $10.00
Apr 23, 2025High: $257.52 / Low: $14.00
Apr 1, 2025High: $257.52 / Low: $19.95
Mar 6, 2025High: $395.00 / Low: $19.99
Feb 11, 2025High: $499.00 / Low: $19.99
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Dec 11, 2024High: $499.00 / Low: $29.00
Nov 13, 2024High: $80.00 / Low: $15.99
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Oct 30, 2024High: $130.00 / Low: $15.99
Oct 23, 2024High: $190.00 / Low: $15.99
Oct 16, 2024High: $190.00 / Low: $19.00
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Aug 28, 2024High: $190.00 / Low: $19.00
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Aug 17, 2024High: $190.00 / Low: $19.00
Aug 12, 2024High: $190.00 / Low: $19.00
Aug 5, 2024High: $74.69 / Low: $28.50
Jul 29, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $75.00
May 21, 2024High: $40.00 / Low: $33.26
May 14, 2024High: $74.56 / Low: $29.00
May 7, 2024High: $28.50 / Low: $25.00
Apr 30, 2024High: $74.80 / Low: $74.80
Apr 24, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $35.34
Apr 23, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $35.34
Apr 16, 2024High: $74.07 / Low: $52.60
Apr 9, 2024High: $28.50 / Low: $25.00
Apr 2, 2024High: $75.03 / Low: $74.61
Mar 26, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $35.34
Mar 19, 2024High: $40.00 / Low: $40.00
Mar 12, 2024High: $28.40 / Low: $27.00
Mar 5, 2024High: $28.50 / Low: $28.50
Feb 27, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $35.34
Feb 20, 2024High: $40.00 / Low: $40.00
Feb 13, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $28.40
Feb 7, 2024High: $75.01 / Low: $28.40
Jan 30, 2024High: $75.01 / Low: $17.49
Jan 23, 2024High: $75.32 / Low: $17.49
Jan 16, 2024High: $75.32 / Low: $24.99
Jan 9, 2024High: $75.32 / Low: $24.99
Jan 2, 2024High: $75.32 / Low: $24.99
Dec 26, 2023High: $75.32 / Low: $35.34
Dec 12, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $28.40
Dec 5, 2023High: $31.95 / Low: $29.00
Nov 28, 2023High: $75.00 / Low: $24.99
Nov 21, 2023High: $35.34 / Low: $35.34
Nov 14, 2023High: $72.93 / Low: $45.00
Nov 7, 2023High: $32.95 / Low: $29.00
Oct 24, 2023High: $75.00 / Low: $35.34
Oct 17, 2023High: $73.10 / Low: $73.10
Oct 10, 2023High: $50.00 / Low: $29.00
Oct 3, 2023High: $33.95 / Low: $33.95
Sep 26, 2023High: $75.00 / Low: $35.34
Sep 12, 2023High: $60.00 / Low: $29.00
Sep 5, 2023High: $34.95 / Low: $29.00
Aug 22, 2023High: $57.05 / Low: $35.34
Aug 8, 2023High: $79.00 / Low: $29.00
Aug 1, 2023High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Jul 25, 2023High: $75.00 / Low: $35.34
Jul 11, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $29.00
Jul 4, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $29.00
Jun 27, 2023High: $79.00 / Low: $29.00
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Jun 13, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $29.00
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May 30, 2023High: $74.61 / Low: $53.06
May 23, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $53.06
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May 9, 2023High: $79.00 / Low: $29.00
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Feb 28, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $41.44
Feb 21, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $41.44
Feb 14, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $42.03
Feb 7, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $42.65
Jan 31, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $42.17
Jan 24, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $42.22
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Jan 10, 2023High: $180.00 / Low: $41.71
Jan 3, 2023High: $79.00 / Low: $39.00
Dec 27, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $41.18
Dec 20, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $41.18
Dec 13, 2022High: $79.00 / Low: $41.18
Dec 6, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $41.10
Nov 29, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $40.61
Nov 22, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $40.20
Nov 15, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $40.20
Nov 8, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $38.66
Nov 1, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $39.14
Oct 25, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $48.64
Oct 18, 2022High: $120.79 / Low: $37.98
Oct 11, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $48.48
Oct 4, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $48.73
Sep 27, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $37.62
Sep 20, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $38.96
Sep 13, 2022High: $180.00 / Low: $39.19
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Mar 23, 2021High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
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Mar 9, 2021High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00

What is the Exaktar 135mm f/2.8?

Exaktar 135mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 135mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

eBay Auctions

No active auctions found.

Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length135mm

Aperturef/2.8-22

Min Focus Distance1.4m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weightg

Length92mm

Filter Thread58mm

MountM42

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Hanna Simon3.3/5

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Hanna Simon4.2/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Exaktar 135mm f/2.8?

Exaktar 135mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 135mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.

What mount is the Exaktar 135mm f/2.8 compatible with?

Exaktar 135mm f/2.8 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Exaktar 135mm f/2.8 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Exaktar 135mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $6.80. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Exaktar 135mm f/2.8 a good lens?

Exaktar 135mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 3.7/5 from 2 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Exaktar 135mm f/2.8?

Similar lenses include Amicam 135mm f/2.8 Multi-Coated 135T, Astron 135mm f/2.8, Derek Gardner 135mm f/2.8 Automatic.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€53.00

Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.3

Optical2.3/5

Mechanical4.0/5

Value4.0/5

Bokeh4.0/5

Usability3.3/5

Based on 4 reviewers