Tamron 135mm f/4.5 Lens – M42 Mount – Very Good Condition

DESCRIPTION

Vintage Tamron 135mm f/4.5 telephoto lens in M42 mount, presented in Very Good condition and fully tested and working. This early Tamron design offers classic telephoto rendering, solid metal construction and smooth manual operation, making it a dependable choice for M42 film bodies or digital adaptation.

A clean, user‑ready example ideal for collectors of early Tamron optics and photographers seeking a lightweight vintage telephoto.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Fully tested and working
• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Focus smooth throughout range
• Barrel shows light signs of previous use
• Mount clean
• Typical light internal dust for age

INCLUDED

• Tamron 135mm f/4.5 lens
• Hood

KEY FEATURES

• 135mm telephoto prime
• f/4.5 maximum aperture
• M42 screw mount
• Smooth manual focus
• Solid metal construction
• Suitable for film and adapted digital use

COLLECTORS NOTES

Early Tamron telephotos such as the 135mm f/4.5 are valued for their compact size, reliable mechanics and pleasing vintage rendering. Clean, fully working examples remain popular among M42 users and collectors of pre‑Adaptall Tamron lenses.

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