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Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL

Name: Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL
Brand: Steinheil
SKU: steinheil-culminar-85mm-f2-8-vl
Availability: InStock

4.2

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.6

Mechanical: 4.6

Value: 9.0

Focal Length

85mm

Aperture

f/2.8-32

Mount

Exakta, M39, M42

Weight

Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 16 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL purchase history

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Purchases (51)

Aug 5, 2025$61.00
Jun 27, 2025$68.00
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What is the Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL?

Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL is a camera lens with 85mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/32, for the Exakta, M39, M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.

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

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length85mm

Aperturef/2.8-32

Min Focus Distance1.15m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weightg

Lengthmm

Filter Threadmm

MountExakta, M39, M42

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Kaede Yamamoto4.2/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL?

Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL is a camera lens with 85mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/32, for the Exakta, M39, M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.

What mount is the Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL compatible with?

Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL uses a Exakta, M39, M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL typically sells for around $31.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL a good lens?

Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL?

Similar lenses include Aicoset-P 85mm f/1.8, Auto-Takumar 105mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Dynarex 90mm f/3.4 (Icarex 35).

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€399.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.2

Optical4.6/5

Mechanical4.6/5

Value9.0/5

Bokeh10.0/5

Usability4.3/5

Based on 9 reviewers