Cost: $21 (market price unknown)
I still remember finding my first Topcor lens in local Thrift Store, starting a whole new collection of lenses. This first lens was a UV Topcor 135mm f4, and the first UV Topcor lens I ever reviewed. I was disappointed in the quality, but so much liked the looks that I decided to find some more of these lenses. And a few weeks ago, by buying a rare silver UV Topcor 28mm f4, I finally have the complete collection of UV topcor lenses complete. One more review after this one, and we can look back on the whole collection.
In the mean time, I did find a second version of the UV Topcor 135mm f4. From the serial number, this one might actually have been released earlier then the one I reviewed before. It also looks slightly different from the other UV Topcor lenses. It still has the brushed metal base that is telling for the series, but it wider at the front of the lens, something not common within the UV Topcor lenses. The filter tread is 58mm, compared to the 49mm of the other lens. But although the wider lens opening, it's still a maximum aperture of f4, as default on all UV Topcor lenses (the UV mount lenses from Tokyo Kogaku were produced from the 1960's for Topcon's "cheap" line of camera's and do not have an aperture setting ring, as this is found on the camera body and always have an aperture of f4).
Although an earlier release, I did like the image quality this time. Fairly sharp across the whole picture, with little aberration and gorgeous rich colors. The photo's have almost a 3D effect and really jump to live. I was really impressed with the close-up shots, and a nice smooth bokeh.
I like this lens... a keeper.
Lens Specification:
Focal Length: 135mm
Maximum Aperture: F4
Minimum Aperture: F22
Image Format: 35mm
Lens Mount: UV Topcor
Optics: 5 elements
Blades: 5 blades
Focusing: Manual
Minimum Focus: 170mm
Filter Size: 58mm
Weight: 129g
Length: 72-83mm
Production: 1960's
Serial Number: 11013635
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