Pentacon 135mm f/2.8 Vintage Telephoto Lens (15-Blade Bokeh Monster, M42)

Description

A legendary Pentacon 135mm f/2.8 prime telephoto lens (Made in G.D.R.) featuring the famous multi-blade aperture diaphragm, widely celebrated as the ultimate "bokeh monster." Built in East Germany by Meyer-Optik Görlitz design heritage, this lens is renowned for its incredibly smooth, dreamy background blur and sharp rendering. Serial number: 8436843. Cosmetically in good vintage condition with clean metal barrel construction, pristine multi-coated glass optics, and fully operational mechanical rings.

Condition

Overall Condition: Good

Cosmetically shows light external wear and handling marks on the black metal barrel consistent with age. Glass optics are clean and clear with no scratches, haze, or fungus. The massive 15-blade aperture diaphragm is clean, snappy, and maintains a perfectly circular opening at all f-stops. Focusing and aperture rings operate smoothly.

Included

• Pentacon 135mm f/2.8 Vintage Telephoto Lens (M42 Screw Mount) (Serial Number: 8436843)
• Rear Lens Cap
• Matching Front Lens Cap

Key Features

• Serial Number: 8436843
• 135mm focal length with a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture
• Iconic 15-blade aperture diaphragm for perfectly round, creamy bokeh
• M42 Screw Mount (easily adaptable to modern mirrorless systems via simple ring adapters)
• Built-in pull-out metal lens hood
• Made in G.D.R. (East Germany)

Collector's Notes

The Pentacon 135mm f/2.8 with its 15-blade layout is an absolute staple for vintage lens enthusiasts and portrait shooters. Finding a clean copy with pristine glass and fully functioning blades makes this a wonderful creative tool.

Keywords

Pentacon 135mm f2.8, Meyer Optik 135mm, Vintage Telephoto Lens, M42 Mount Lens, 15-Blade Bokeh Monster, Made in GDR Lens, Classic Portrait Prime