Best portrait lenses for M42: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 23 portrait lenses for M42. Short-telephoto primes between 70mm and 135mm, the classic portrait range.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Pentax smc Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 (V2/43812)
135mm · f/2.5 · M42
The Pentax smc Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 (V2/43812) is a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.5 for M42 mount cameras. A classic Takumar lens from the Pentax screw-mount era, popular for vint...
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2.Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro
90mm · f/2.5 · M42
The Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro is a manual-focus macro lens covering 90mm at f/2.5 for M42 mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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3.Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro
90mm · f/2.5 · M42
The Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro is a manual-focus macro lens covering 90mm at f/2.5 for M42 mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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4.Tokina TELE-AUTO 135mm f/2.8
135mm · f/2.8 · M42
A 135mm f/2.8 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Tokina TELE-AUTO 135mm f/2.8 is designed for M42 mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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5.Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
135mm · f/2.5 · M42
A 135mm f/2.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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6.Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
135mm · f/2.5 · M42
This 135mm f/2.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Tamron fits M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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7.Vivitar 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto
135mm · f/2.3 · M42
The Vivitar 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto is a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.3 for M42 mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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8.Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B
90mm · f/2.5 · M42
This 90mm f/2.5 manual-focus macro lens from Tamron fits M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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9.Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB
90mm · f/2.5 · M42
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB: a manual-focus macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work w...
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10.Vivitar 105mm f/2.5 Auto
105mm · f/2.5 · M42
The Vivitar 105mm f/2.5 Auto is a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 105mm at f/2.5 for M42 mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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11.Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm f/2.8
100mm · f/2.8 · M42
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm f/2.8: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for M42 mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portra...
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12.Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 135mm f/2.8
135mm · f/2.8 · M42
A 135mm f/2.8 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 135mm f/2.8 is designed for M42 mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.