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    ExaktaM42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5

    3.8
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 3.6
    Mechanical: 3.6
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    100mm
    Aperture
    f/4.5-22
    Mount
    Exakta, M42
    Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Average brightness in this league

    Physical characteristics

    85 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 40 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.

    Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5 purchase historyTrending up +6.8%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 6.8% per month across 20 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $332.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $763.00
    All-time low
    $0.00
    Latest sale
    $1149.00

    Best deals

    463 of 922 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $332.00 fair value.

    • Aug 6, 2025$0.00$-332.00 / typical
    • Jul 19, 2025$1.00$-331.00 / typical
    • Aug 19, 2025$1.00$-331.00 / typical
    • Mar 16, 2025$7.00$-325.00 / typical
    • Jan 7, 2024$10.00$-322.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length100mm
    Aperturef/4.5-22
    Min Focus Distance1.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Length85mm
    Filter Thread40mm
    MountExakta, M42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Luis Lopez3.7/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5

    Luis Lopez4.4/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5?

    Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5 is a camera lens with 100mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5/22, for the Exakta, M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5 compatible with?

    Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5 uses a Exakta, M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5 typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5 a good lens?

    Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5 has a community rating of 3.8/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Isco-Gottingen Westar 100mm f/4.5?

    Similar lenses include Aicoset-P 85mm f/1.8, Carl Zeiss Dynarex 90mm f/3.4 (Icarex 35), Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 T 1Q.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.7
    Optical3.6/5
    Mechanical3.6/5
    Value5.0/5
    Bokeh5.0/5
    Usability3.6/5
    Based on 5 reviewers

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