Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Tele-Xenar 135mm f/4 DKL Lens for Kodak Retina Reflex

Description
The Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Tele-Xenar 135mm f/4 is a telephoto lens designed for Kodak Retina Reflex cameras using the DKL bayonet mount. With a 135mm focal length, it’s ideal for portraiture, wildlife, and compressed landscape compositions. Known for its sharpness and smooth rendering, this lens offers precise manual focus and solid German engineering in a compact form.

Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent
Barrel shows little sign of use. Optics clean with no haze or fungus. Aperture blades snappy and oil-free. Focus ring smooth. Shutter mechanism not included (lens only).

Included

• Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Tele-Xenar 135mm f/4 lens
• Keeper

Collectors Notes
The Tele-Xenar 135mm f/4 was one of the longest focal length options in the Retina Reflex system, offering a classic telephoto perspective with excellent colour rendition and contrast. Its compact size and balanced handling make it a desirable addition for collectors and users of Kodak’s German SLRs. Compatible with Retina Reflex models using the DKL mount, it remains a sought-after optic for vintage photography enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Focal length: 135mm (telephoto)
• Maximum aperture: f/4
• Aperture range: f/4 to f/22
• Optical design: 4 elements in 3 groups
• DKL bayonet mount (for Kodak Retina Reflex)
• Manual focus with smooth helicoid
• Integrated aperture control ring
• Filter thread: approx. 40.5mm
• Compact and lightweight design

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