M42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Super Varexon 135mm f/2.8

    4.5
    (32 reviews)
    Optical: 3.3
    Mechanical: 3.0
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    135mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    M42
    Super Varexon 135mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    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 value

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.

    Super Varexon 135mm f/2.8 purchase historyTrending up +3.1%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 3.1% per month across 8 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $67.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $100.50
    All-time low
    $5.00
    Latest sale
    $5.00

    Best deals

    696 of 1392 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $67.50 fair value.

    • Mar 21, 2025$5.00$-62.50 / typical
    • Mar 25, 2025$5.00$-62.50 / typical
    • May 12, 2025$5.00$-62.50 / typical
    • Jun 7, 2025$5.00$-62.50 / typical
    • Mar 15, 2025$6.00$-61.50 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length135mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance1.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread58mm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

    Reviews

    Little gem5.0/5

    Little gem Nice well made e series. No plastic

    Sharp Sleeper Lens Worth the Try!! Perfect for portraits, landscapes, and street photos.4.0/5

    Sharp Sleeper Lens Worth the Try!! Perfect for portraits, landscapes, and street photos. Very impressed! Lots of detail and great bokeh. I agree with the other reviewers that this lens is very sharp (similar to the 135mm f/2, but in a much more portable form factor), and the soft focus feature can add an artistic effect with hit/miss experiences. Here's my advice on the soft focus, because it can actually produce really nice effects- Set it in between regular and 1 at around 1/4 or 1/2 (there's not click stop for these settings). What you'll find is that it adds an effect like the Black Pro Mist 1/8 and 1/4 filters! Pretty awesome to have it conveniently built into the lens. Definitely recommend from a 5DSR to the 5D classic. It's a winner on full frame DSLRs. Also, regarding the autofocus sound, mine only makes a swishing sound like the 200mm f/2.8L lens does. The sound is no big deal at all. Despite having a micro motor, it's not louder like the 50mm f/1.8 mark 1 or the 35mm f/2. Give it a try!Read full review

    Bokeh for you!5.0/5

    Bokeh for you! This lens delivers. It is in great shape. I bought it to take portrait images with my Canon 5D II, and it focuses accurately, then takes primary images as sharp or soft as you choose. I shoot at 2.8, and my backgrounds are blurred (the Bokeh effect). The main subject "Pops" beautifully.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Super Varexon 135mm f/2.8?

    Super Varexon 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 Super Varexon 135mm f/2.8 compatible with?

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

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

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Super Varexon 135mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

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

    Super Varexon 135mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 32 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Super Varexon 135mm f/2.8?

    Similar lenses include Komuranon 135mm f/2.5, Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/2.5 (s/n 43812).

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.2
    Optical3.3/5
    Mechanical3.0/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability3.3/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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