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The most beautiful 135mm lens
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Which 135 lens is the most beautiful one?
CZJ Triotar 135/4
3%
 3%  [ 7 ]
CZJ Sonnar 135/4
4%
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CZJ Sonnar zebra 135/3.5
2%
 2%  [ 5 ]
CZJ Sonnar MC 135/3.5
15%
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Jupiter-11 135/4
7%
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Jupiter-37A/AM 135/3.5
4%
 4%  [ 10 ]
Tair-11A 135/2.8
10%
 10%  [ 22 ]
Super / S-M-C Takumar 135/3.5
7%
 7%  [ 16 ]
Super / S-M-C Takumar 135/2.5
13%
 13%  [ 29 ]
another one (specify)
33%
 33%  [ 73 ]
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:58 am
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:58 am
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In connection with the discussion in my Sonnar thread, I decided to prepare a poll.

Please vote Wink


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:10 am
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..voted for the takumar 135mm/3.5 Smile


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The list is limited to 10 items, so I couldn't insert more options. E.g. 135/1.8 Spiratone/Sigmatel is also nice, esp. mounted on DSLR Smile


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:16 am
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I have three in this list and another one not in list. I pick Sonnar Mc.

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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:20 am
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No Pentacon 135/2.8 preset? Shocked


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:34 am
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I don't own it, but the SMC Pentax-A* 135mm f/1.8 is high on my list. Because of that I'll vote for the SMC Takumar 135mm f/2.5 which is in my collection. There's just something about fast glass I like Smile


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:07 am
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Steinheil Quinar 135mm f2.8 not only most beautiful I believe one of the best one too.

135mm f2 Contax absolutely best one what I ever seen and pretty too.


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:28 am
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I really like the looks of my Tamron 2.5/135, rather modern but it's beautiful.


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135mm, in general, are not the most beautiful lenses, in my opinion. They could actually be considered amongst the ugliest, because many of them look too long compared to their diameter. I think aesthetically speaking, the 90mm lenses are more beautiful.
If I had to choose one 135 for it's looks I would probably pick the Elmarit-R 135, second version, as it's larger diameter makes it more well proportioned.


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One more vote for Steinheil Quinar 135mm f2.8


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:29 am
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I voted for the Carl Zeiss Sonnar .

But i also have the Rokkor-X lens , 2.8/135mm and it's a very good looking lens ! Built in hood, green & white plus the orange lens specs, very good ! and the lens itself wow. great quality pictures.

the Sonnar is much more light, some 3cm smaller , and even with the barrel extended. both great lenses to be honest. Very Happy


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Attila wrote:
Steinheil Quinar 135mm f2.8 not only most beautiful I believe one of the best one too.


Also my personal favourite in terms of sexiness.

The Jupiter-11 4/135 in either chrome or black is also kinda sweet, but the Steinheil has that certain "va va voom" Wink


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:49 am
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I have a chrome Jupiter 11 and think it's beautiful Wink



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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:09 pm
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My vote for the Zeiss Planar 135/2...but there isn't in the poll Laughing


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:16 pm
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Schacht Travenar 3,5/135 , Steinheil Tele-Quinar (in "alu" and black versions) .


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:26 pm
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I have four faves for good-looking

1. Steinheil Tele-Quinar 2.8

2. Meyer Optik Gorlitz zebra or the earliest Pentacon zebra

3. Voigtlander Super Dynarex f:4

4. Kodak Retina Tele-Xenar f:4

But not necessarily in that order.


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:28 pm
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Asahi-Kogaku Tele-Takumar135/3.5

that things a real beauty...


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Séamuis wrote:
Asahi-Kogaku Tele-Takumar135/3.5

that things a real beauty...


Absolutely!



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I vote for the 2/135mm planar, but the leica 2.8/135mm is just as nice in my opinion...


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1- Steinheil 135 (2,8 or 3,5 D or macro)

2- Canon 135/2 L

3- Super dynarex 4/135.

4- CZJ 3,5

Rino


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Spotmatic wrote:
Séamuis wrote:
Asahi-Kogaku Tele-Takumar135/3.5

that things a real beauty...


Absolutely!



I knew you were going to post that photo! im so jealous. it really is a gorgeous lens.


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Orio wrote:
135mm, in general, are not the most beautiful lenses, in my opinion. They could actually be considered amongst the ugliest, because many of them look too long compared to their diameter. I think aesthetically speaking, the 90mm lenses are more beautiful.
If I had to choose one 135 for it's looks I would probably pick the Elmarit-R 135, second version, as it's larger diameter makes it more well proportioned.

That's the reason why I have voted for the Tamron 2.5/135.

But I also agree to shrek, the J-11 is a very pretty lens as well!


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I still feel that the first version 135/3.5 Takumar (pre-set) has a
beautiful amalgam of chrome and black "beauty rings".

As it comes down the runway, you'll notice the pelerine of the
chrome mount, highlighted by the classic Pentax styling for this lens.

The crowd can only gasp at the beauty, and the paparazzi goes
wild in the trenches as the camera and lens swirl at the end of the
runway and regress back to the main stage, confident in beauty
and modest in function. Laughing



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I like this one, Topcon RE Auto Topcor 135mm:



I do not know how it performs since I do not have the adapter for it yet.

I hope it is not just a pretty face:-)

Cheers,

PS: I did not take this photo; it was from the prior owner of the lens:-)


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I have that topcor too - pretty. My vote went to my Nikkor 135/2 - fat and lovely


patrickh
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