Polar Automatic 135mm f/2.8
Optical design
Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture valuePhysical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.Polar Automatic 135mm f/2.8 purchase historyTrending up +3.4%/mo
Prices are firming up around 3.4% per month across 14 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.
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896 of 1788 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $72.00 fair value.
- Nov 29, 2024$1.00$-71.00 / typical
- Jun 10, 2025$1.00$-71.00 / typical
- Mar 30, 2025$5.00$-67.00 / typical
- Jun 4, 2025$5.00$-67.00 / typical
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Best Prime Telephoto Although I have yeast problems before, this is the first time that I've ever used the telephoto Prime and how to mitt it is really really great. The lens exterior was in perfect condition there wasn't any of scratches or dents, the glass did have a bit of dust but it's just a little bit, it did not affect the image quality whatsoever even with the aperture all the way up, so that was not a problem. The image quality was also really great I've been using it for about 2 weeks now and it has a really sharp and really nice shallow depth of field.
I'm very pleased. This lens is better than the 135mm lens I used back in the 1970s, a Celtic on which the rubber focusing ring eventually dried out and cracked. This "new" vintage MC Rokkor cost me a good deal less money and is in much better condition. The image is bright and sharp edge-to-edge and corner-to-corner with very little evident vignetting. The mechanics all work smoothly. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase. Thank you!
One of the sharpest 135mm vintage lenses under $100 US. I purchased a few 135mm lenses and adapters to test on my Fuji X-T2. Some lenses disappointed me and others (like this one) pleasantly surprised me. Some of the older lenses, especially wide open, have more of a misty/foggy effect that makes it unusable - except for portraiture. This lens has very good contrast and sharpness overall. I have compared this lens with other 135mm lenses like Super Takumar (m32), SMC Takumar (Pentax K mount), and others. The Minolta MC Tele Rokkor PF is fine for portraiture. Wide open it is sharp in the center, and the corners are soft. The bokeh is very pleasing and the lens handles well. Since this is a manual lens, to test this lens properly use a tripod. The tiniest movement will make the lens appear to be soft at lower shutter speeds. This is good advice for testing any manual lens. If you get a good copy, without fungus or haze, you will find this lens to be great for landscape or portraiture photography.Read full review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Polar Automatic 135mm f/2.8?
Polar Automatic 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 Polar Automatic 135mm f/2.8 compatible with?
Polar Automatic 135mm f/2.8 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Polar Automatic 135mm f/2.8 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Polar Automatic 135mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Polar Automatic 135mm f/2.8 a good lens?
Polar Automatic 135mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 23 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Polar Automatic 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.