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Helios 135mm f/2.8

Name: Helios 135mm f/2.8
Brand: Helios
SKU: helios-135mm-f-2-8
Availability: InStock

3.3

(1 reviews)

Optical: 2.5

Mechanical: 3.0

Value: 3.5

Focal Length

135mm

Aperture

f/2.8-22

Mount

M42

Weight

332g

Helios 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

Weights 332 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 73 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

Helios 135mm f/2.8 purchase history

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What is the Helios 135mm f/2.8?

Helios 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, weighing 332g.

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

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length135mm

Aperturef/2.8-22

Min Focus Distance1.5m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight332g

Length73mm

Filter Thread52mm

MountM42

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Arthur Martin3.3/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Helios 135mm f/2.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Helios 135mm f/2.8?

Helios 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, weighing 332g.

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

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

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

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Helios 135mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $9.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

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

Helios 135mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 3.3/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Helios 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

€556.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.3

Optical2.5/5

Mechanical3.0/5

Value3.5/5

Bokeh3.5/5

Usability4.0/5

Based on 2 reviewers