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Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Bayonet vs Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC

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Verdict at a glance

  • Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC is faster by 0.4 stops (f/2.2 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Bayonet 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC
Brand Pentax Samyang
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Prime Telephoto
Focal length 135mm 135mm
Max aperture f/2.5 f/2.2 (faster)

Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Bayonet

A 135mm f/2.5 short-telephoto prime lens, the Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Bayonet is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. A classic Takumar lens from the Pentax screw-mount era, popular for vintage-lens adapting.

Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC

Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC: a short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.2, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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