Astron 135mm f2.8

[jogi]

Hi guys,

 

I picked up an Astron 135mm f2.8 manual focus lens at at flea market for 10€.

 

So far i tried it on the a7rii and am really digging the colours and feel of it. Not the absolute sharpest

portrait lens I ever tried, and shooting backlit it has a lot of loss in contrast. Somewhat soft corners in the very far edges.

The Pentax PK adapter I have is also the cheapest one I could find. But still so very glad I found it! 

 

Just wanted to ask if anyone knew the history behind Astron or this particular lens,

like when it was made or any other fun trivia?

 

Cheers,

Jogi

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[Golem]

Lenses with funny names have no history.

 

There is no Astron factory, just as there is

no Spiratone or Vivitar factory, just labels. 

 

OTOH they are built reasonably well and

cost almost nothing. Enjoy !