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Kaligar Auto Telephoto 135mm f/2.8 Canon FD Mount

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$6.97 $9.95 In stock

Category: Vintage-Collectables Gear

The Kaligar Auto Telephoto 135mm f/2.8 is a vintage, manual-focus telephoto prime lens designed for Canon FD-mount 35mm film SLR cameras. Featuring a classic 135mm focal length combined with a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, it excels at isolating subjects with shallow depth of field, making it well-suited for portraiture, action, and event photography. Constructed with a solid all-metal lens barrel, this vintage prime can also be adapted to modern mirrorless camera systems via a Canon FD lens adapter.

Key Features and Specifications

* Canon FD Mount: Compatible with classic Canon 35mm film SLRs (such as the AE-1, A-1, F-1, and FTb) and easily adapted to modern mirrorless camera bodies via a Canon FD adapter.
* Telephoto 135mm Focal Length: Delivers a focused telephoto perspective on full-frame cameras (202.5mm equivalent field of view on APS-C sensors).
* Fast f/2.8 Aperture: Bright maximum aperture provides excellent subject-background separation (bokeh) and low-light performance.
* Fully Manual Controls: Tactile mechanical focus throw and aperture ring for precise manual shooting control.
* Auto-Aperture Linkage: Designed with automatic diaphragm coupling for supported Canon FD camera bodies.
* Durable Vintage Build: All-metal barrel and mechanical construction.

Condition and Included Accessories

* Included Accessories: Rear lens cap included (front lens cap is NOT included).
* Physical and Optical Condition: Operates mechanically; internal glass elements contain a heavy/substantial amount of dust that may slightly reduce contrast or image performance in direct lighting.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Robert ★★★★★

Pulled this out of storage for some portrait work and the manual aperture ring clicks with satisfying precision. The glass is still incredibly clear for its age, giving those soft, dreamy backgrounds I wanted.

Hazel ★★★★★

Picked this up for some street photography and the tack-sharp focus at f/2.8 really surprised me—it cuts right through the frame. Feels solid in the hand, though you definitely need a steady grip with the manual focus.

Madison ★★★★★

The bokeh on this old 135mm is incredibly smooth for a lens its age, and the manual focus ring has just the right amount of resistance. It feels solid in the hand, too, with that classic metal build you don't see anymore.