Samples of newest Gem, Porst MC 135mm f1.8 M42

[Karhallarn]

Hi guys,

after searching for a 135mm for some time I bought a Porst MC 135mm f1.8 some time ago.

Here are some samples of this lens! It's build so sturdy and feels really nice in my hands. It's a little bit heavy on CAs wide open but it really shines at f4 or at f1.8 at night!

Here are some samples with f1.8, f2.8 and f4!

[rbelyell]

hi k

nice results, esp 1 which is also a nice composition and interesting subject. i wonder who manufactured your lens, as from my research it seems porst was a german department/camera store that bought their lenses from elsewhere--often from cosina i think, but im certainly not an expert--i just did some research because i have a porst 35-105mm that i love. i also like the 135mm meyer, which is 2.8 and, like yours, provides good sharpness and good bokeh.
tony

[cooltouch]

The old Spiratone 135mm f/1.8 was made by Sigma -- even had the Greek sigma logo on it. And, of course, Sigma produced on under its own label as well. I've seen these old 135/1.8s in a variety of brand names, but I don't know if Sigma was the only maker of them.

[Karhallarn]

Today the weather was bad but made some nice motives for my Porst.

All of these are stopped down from f4 up to f16


















I thnk especially the white duck which was shot at f5.6 makes clear what potential this lens has in stopping down!