Asahi Pentax SMC 135mm f2.5 lens
Description:
The Asahi Pentax SMC 135mm f2.5 is a fast short telephoto prime that delivers rich character and excellent subject separation. With its bright f2.5 aperture, it’s well-suited for portraits, concerts, and low-light situations, producing smooth bokeh and flattering compression. The 135mm focal length makes it versatile for headshots, detail work, or capturing subjects at a comfortable distance. Built with Pentax’s renowned SMC (Super Multi Coating), it offers strong colour reproduction and reduced flare, while the solid manual focus design provides precise control. Compact for its speed, this lens has long been a favourite among film shooters for both its performance and its beautiful rendering.
Specs:
- Mount: Pentax K
- Focal Length and Maximum Aperture: 135mm f2.5
- Focus: Manual focus
- Coating: Pentax SMC (Super Multi Coating) for contrast and flare resistance
- Main advantage: Fast telephoto reach with smooth bokeh, excellent for portraits and low-light shooting
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• Brussels: Rue du Croissant 66B, 1190 Forest (Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 18:00).
• Antwerp: Nationalestraat 57, 2000 Antwerp (Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 18:00).
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I understand—it can be overwhelming to choose with so many options available.
For everyday use, I usually recommend Kodak Gold 200 or Kodak Ultramax 400 as both are super versatile, offer beautiful, rich colours, and are quite forgiving.
If you’re looking for black-and-white film, Ilford XP2 400 is a great option for ease of use and rich exposure latitude. Alternatively, Foma 100 is also great and will give you a bit more contrast and a grainier look.