For Sale FS: Kaleinar-5N 100mm f/2.8 Lens - M42 Mount

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Kaleinar-5N 100mm f/2.8 MC Lens - M42 Mount - Serial # is 942704 as seen in one of the images.

Pretty nice example. Shows some cosmetic wear to barrel, has some dust inside but nothing objectionable unless you are looking for NOS/mint quality. No haze/fungus/issues that I see. Focuses quite close for such a compact lens, it's barely longer than the average 50mm on an SLR and not much heavier. Aperture blades are free of oil but do not stop down evenly (somewhat odd shaped hexagon).

Includes the M42 mount but not the Nikon mount (they came with both from the factory, apparently, hence the unique stop down lever) and the built in hood but it's felt is rather aged and so can be pulled off the lens quite easily.

Last two images were samples of the lens on a Canon 40D SLR to give you some indication of what it does wide open vs. in the sweet spot of f/8 or 11. I would say this is sharper than the 105mm Takumar I had at one point, as well as lighter and more compact. Not quite as smooth in focusing, but the background blur is better/smoother.

$125 shipped in CONUS. Inquire if elsewhere. Ships from 92116 San Diego, CA. USPS Money Order or Paypal preferred.

 

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Sold elsewhere.