Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Kilar 1:1.38 135 Sample

[Rusty]

From local flea market with old exacta camera
It has an unusual construction for a 135mm It's different from al my others

No rear element close to the camera, it works almost like you would use an enlarger lens on a camera
First an extension tube, then focusing heli, then the complete lens to make up the 135mm length
It had some fungus on the front element only, and i manage to remove all but there is some coating damage on the outside (see image)
The rest are in mint condition



Some wide open shots mounted on a m42 body cap

[Mal1905]

Ooooh - these are some really lovely samples. Seems to be a great lens, and for sure it's an unusual looker!

[patrickh]

Great examples of a lovely lens. I have a 135/4.5 Steinheil Culminar which is constructed in a similar way. The rendition is also similar.


patrickh

[Rusty]

Mal & Patrickh.. Thanks for looking
I am still slightly short on infinity focus, but will try to make up a slightly shorter tube with 39mm female and m42 male so as not to sacrifice the original exacta mount and make it more permanent, and then take it for a serious walk...I have a feeling it might be good for street portraits

[a77]

very nice shots indeed!