Lens · macro
SMC Pentax 67 135mm f/4 Macro
Pentax · 1989-c.2009
The SMC Pentax 67 135mm f/4 Macro is a close-focusing lens for the Pentax 67 system, reaching about 0.3x (roughly 1:3) on its own; higher magnification needs extension tubes. It also works as a short telephoto, equivalent to about 67mm on 35mm format. SMC Pentax 67 135mm f/4 Macro: 5 elements in 3 groups, 8 aperture blades, 0.75m minimum focus, 67mm filter thread, 620g.
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 5 / 3
Known for
- Macro photography
- Product shots
- Portraits
- Copy work
Considerations
- Needs extension tubes beyond about 0.3x
- Slower than portrait options
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Bokeh: Smooth, flat field
Rendering: Macro precision
Colour: Neutral
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6x7
1971-1989
Engraved Super-Multi-Coated MACRO-TAKUMAR/6x7 1:4/135
645 g
smc PENTAX 67 MACRO
1989-c.2009
Engraved smc PENTAX 67 MACRO 1:4 135mm
Same optics; 620 g
Common issues
- Helicoid can stiffen
Buying guide
Check helicoid smoothness.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 0.75m |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Weight | 620g |
Optical design
| Formula | unknown |
| Elements | 5 |
| Groups | 3 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $400 - $700
- Mint
- ~$850
Indicative, no dated source.