Hexanon 135mm f/3.2, some images

[caspert79]

I find this a funny lens. I don't think its performance wide open is all that great. I've tested it before against some other of my lenses and it was not as good at f/2.8 or f/4 as for instance my Mamiya SX 135mm f/2.8, Nikkor ai 135mm f/2.8 or CZJ 135mm f/3.5. But once you stop down to f/5.6 or smaller, the lens starts to shine and is able to capture very very good detail. Subject isolation is not really an issue because of its close focusing ability.

This picture I accidentally took at ISO 1600. A good reminder that I don't always have to aim for ISO 200. Aperture is f/5.6. Because of its close focusing ability, the Hexanon is still able to almost completely dissolve the background at f/5.6. It captures a lot of detail IMO and I like the colors.
kerst2021DSC08621 by devoscasper, on Flickr


Next image. Again, nice soft backgrounds thanks to its close focusing ability. Good detail.
HExanon13532DSC08711 by devoscasper, on Flickr


Close focusing ability adds to the versatility of this lens. It makes it so much more inspiring than the average 135mm; just a quick shot without the need of macro rings.
HExanon13532DSC08709 by devoscasper, on Flickr

Images taken with the Hexanon 135/3.2 have a very natural feel to it IMO.
HExanon13532DSC08694 by devoscasper, on Flickr

Last image @ close focus. Hand held shot at 1/30 sec, but still there's quite some detail. Next time however, I won't hesitate to use ISO 800.
HExanon13532DSC08696 by devoscasper, on Flickr

[DigiChromeEd]

I've been watching to see what you can produce with this lens I sent you. Excellent results and as you mention it excels at close distances. Try it with a extension tube and I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's the best performer of the Hexanon 135mm line in my opinion.

[jamaeolus]

I have at least one maybe two of these. I should try it more often.

[KEO]

[visualopsins]

for samples! your boy looks to have a good start on a mustache!

[caspert79]