{"product_id":"steinheil-munchen-culminar-135mm-f-4-5-silver-lens-m39-mount","title":"Steinheil München Culminar 135mm f\/4.5 Silver Lens (M39 Mount) [AS-IS]","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience classic German optical engineering with the \u003cstrong\u003eSteinheil München Culminar 135mm f\/4.5\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Specific Lens Stands Out:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• German Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built in Munich, featuring a robust all-metal silver barrel that looks stunning on modern and vintage cameras alike.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Flattering Telephoto Compression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 135mm focal length provides excellent subject separation and beautifully compresses backgrounds for classic portraits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• 15-Blade Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a beautifully engineered multi-blade iris, keeping your bokeh highlights perfectly circular at any aperture setting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• VL Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory anti-reflective coating helps maintain rich contrast and charming color reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility (Mirrorless Cameras)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the classic M39 screw mount, this lens is highly adaptable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Mirrorless Cameras:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• DSLR Cameras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Focal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Aperture Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/4.5 – f\/32\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Lens Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e M39 Screw Mount\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Optical Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 elements in 3 groups\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Body Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Chrome \/ Metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 363 g (12.8 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steinheil München, Germany (S\/N: 621852)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Focus Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual Focus Only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003eNote: Because this is a telephoto lens, these front micro-scratches have no noticeable impact on the final image quality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Mechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully tested and functional. The manual focus ring turns smoothly and evenly. The aperture adjusts properly. \u003cem\u003eNote: 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Cosmetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. 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