Steinheil München Culminar 135mm f/4.5 Silver Lens (M39 Mount) [AS-IS]

Overview

Experience classic German optical engineering with the Steinheil München Culminar 135mm f/4.5. Encased in a beautiful, classic silver-chrome barrel, this vintage telephoto lens delivers the distinct rendering, lovely contrast, and smooth bokeh that mid-century German optics are celebrated for.

Equipped with the proprietary "VL" coating, this 135mm prime is an excellent choice for portraiture and isolating details in landscape photography. Featuring the versatile M39 screw mount, it is wonderfully easy to adapt to modern digital systems, bringing true vintage character to your modern sensor.

Why This Specific Lens Stands Out:

• German Craftsmanship: Built in Munich, featuring a robust all-metal silver barrel that looks stunning on modern and vintage cameras alike.
• Flattering Telephoto Compression: The 135mm focal length provides excellent subject separation and beautifully compresses backgrounds for classic portraits.
• 15-Blade Aperture: Features a beautifully engineered multi-blade iris, keeping your bokeh highlights perfectly circular at any aperture setting.
• VL Coating: The factory anti-reflective coating helps maintain rich contrast and charming color reproduction.

Compatibility (Mirrorless Cameras)

Featuring the classic M39 screw mount, this lens is highly adaptable:

• Mirrorless Cameras: Works flawlessly with true infinity focus on all modern mirrorless systems (Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L, and Micro Four Thirds) via a simple M39-to-your-mount adapter.
• DSLR Cameras: Please note that adapting M39 lenses to DSLRs (like Canon EF or Nikon F) is generally not recommended as they will not achieve infinity focus without corrective glass adapters.

Technical Specifications:

• Focal Length: 135mm
• Aperture Range: f/4.5 – f/32
• Lens Mount: M39 Screw Mount
• Optical Design: 4 elements in 3 groups
• Body Material: Silver Chrome / Metal
• Weight: 363 g (12.8 oz)
• Manufacturer: Steinheil München, Germany (S/N: 621852)
• Focus Type: Manual Focus Only

Condition Report

• Optics: Good vintage condition. The rear element is in perfect condition. The front element has some minor surface micro-scratches (cleaning marks). There is no fungus, no haze, and no separation. Note: Because this is a telephoto lens, these front micro-scratches have no noticeable impact on the final image quality.
• Mechanics: Fully tested and functional. The manual focus ring turns smoothly and evenly. The aperture adjusts properly. Note: There are micro traces of oil on the aperture blades. Since this is a fully manual preset lens, this is purely cosmetic and does not affect operation or performance in any way.
• Cosmetics: Good vintage condition. The silver barrel shows normal, superficial micro-scratches and signs of careful use consistent with its age.

Note: All photos shown in this listing are actual high-resolution images of the specific lens you will receive.

What’s Included in the Box:

1. Steinheil München Culminar 135mm f/4.5 Lens (M39 Mount)
2. Front Lens Cap
3. Rear Lens Cap