M42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Super Carenar MC 135mm f/2.8

    4.8
    (32 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    135mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    M42
    Weight
    390g
    Super Carenar MC 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

    93 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 390 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

    Super Carenar MC 135mm f/2.8 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 18 months of tracked sales — pay around the $37.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $37.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $61.50
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $30.00

    Best deals

    421 of 837 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $37.00 fair value.

    • Dec 10, 2024$1.00$-36.00 / typical
    • May 18, 2025$1.00$-36.00 / typical
    • Aug 4, 2025$2.00$-35.00 / typical
    • Feb 20, 2025$3.00$-34.00 / typical
    • Jul 22, 2025$4.00$-33.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length135mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance1.8m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight390g
    Length93mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

    Reviews

    Best Prime Telephoto5.0/5

    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.5.0/5

    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.5.0/5

    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 Super Carenar MC 135mm f/2.8?

    Super Carenar MC 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 390g.

    What mount is the Super Carenar MC 135mm f/2.8 compatible with?

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

    How much does the Super Carenar MC 135mm f/2.8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Super Carenar MC 135mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Super Carenar MC 135mm f/2.8 a good lens?

    Super Carenar MC 135mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.8/5 from 32 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Super Carenar MC 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.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    5.0
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value5.0/5
    Based on 17 reviewers

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