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    ExaktaM39M42
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    Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL

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

    Optical design

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

    Steinheil Culminar 85mm f/2.8 VL purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 52 months of tracked sales — pay around the $128.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $128.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $187.75
    All-time low
    $31.00
    Latest sale
    $61.00

    Best deals

    27 of 51 tracked sales (53%) closed at or under the $128.00 fair value.

    • Aug 20, 2021$31.00$-97.00 / typical
    • Apr 4, 2025$51.00$-77.00 / typical
    • Sep 17, 2021$56.00$-72.00 / typical
    • Aug 5, 2025$61.00$-67.00 / typical
    • Jun 27, 2025$68.00$-60.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length85mm
    Aperturef/2.8-32
    Min Focus Distance1.15m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    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).

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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

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