Tair-3S MC
Optical design
Has 18 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Great choice mainly for good light conditionsPhysical characteristics
Weights 1470 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 72 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. 310 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it.Tair-3S MC purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 14 months of tracked sales — pay around the $300.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
68 of 135 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $300.50 fair value.
- Jul 9, 2025$9.00$-291.50 / typical
- Dec 31, 2024$30.00$-270.50 / typical
- Dec 31, 2024$32.00$-268.50 / typical
- Apr 1, 2025$38.00$-262.50 / typical
- May 7, 2025$38.00$-262.50 / typical
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Quality Glass As expected from Zeiss lenses the images are sharp, and well toned. Good colour rendering, and so far no discernible aberrations. The aperture ring has a nice solid feel to the clicks as I stop down or open up, the focussing smooth, and this particular lens there is a natty built in retractable lens hood. I'm using this lens on my Sony A7 with an M42 to Nex adapter. All in all, a good piece of 'old' glass for a very reasonable outlay.
Excellent but slower 135mm lens This can be confidently recommended as one of the better vintage 135mm lens. It is compact, well-made, with very good optics. Image quality is good in all respects. Carl Zeiss made many variations of the 135mm lens: the one being reviewed is the all-black JENA DDR model F3.5. I found it to be in a different class compared to a rather poor copy I have of the Takumar Bayonet 135mm F2.5 and better than an Auto Chino 135mm F2.8, which is good in its own right. Just don't pay too much for it.
Superb vintage lens Really enjoying using this lens . On my Sony Alpha 6000 with an adapter it performs really well . Focussing is easy and the colour rendition is excellent . Well worth the money
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tair-3S MC?
Tair-3S MC is a camera lens with 300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 1470g.
What mount is the Tair-3S MC compatible with?
Tair-3S MC uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Tair-3S MC cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Tair-3S MC typically sells for around $9.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Tair-3S MC a good lens?
Tair-3S MC has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 17 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Tair-3S MC?
Similar lenses include Admiral 300mm f/5.5 Auto, Aremac 300mm f /5.5, Asanuma 350mm f/5.5.