Used Sony 135mm f/2.8 STF A Mount Lens

Regular price £450.00


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Description

The Sony 135mm f/2.8 STF (Smooth Trans Focus) A-mount Lens is a unique medium telephoto prime designed for Sony Alpha and legacy Minolta A-mount DSLR systems, highly regarded for its exceptional out-of-focus rendering and portrait performance. Built around a 135mm focal length, it delivers a flattering compressed perspective ideal for portraits, still life, and artistic photography, while its f/2.8 maximum aperture is paired with an apodization optical element that produces an exceptionally smooth, creamy bokeh with gradual focus transitions. Unlike conventional lenses, it is a manual-focus design, allowing precise control over critical focus for deliberate, high-quality image making. The lens is known for its dual aperture system (T4.5 effective transmission), which helps achieve its signature smooth background rendering without sacrificing sharpness in the in-focus subject areas. Constructed with high-quality optics and solid metal build quality typical of Sony/Minolta heritage lenses, it offers excellent sharpness, contrast, and a distinctive rendering style that has made it a cult favourite among portrait photographers. While lacking autofocus and modern stabilisation, it remains highly prized for its unique optical character and ability to produce some of the smoothest bokeh available in a 135mm lens.

Item Condition: Used - Mint Condition

Shows no noticeable signs of use, just some dust on the body as pictured. The optics are clear and unmarked.

This product comes with: Original Box, Soft Carry Case, Front and Back Cap

Brand: Sony

Filter Size: 72mm

Lens Mount: A-mount

Stock code: US01161

Bin/Rack: 40BA

 

Condition definitions

1: "MINT"
Looks brand new, i.e. no cosmetic wear and tear conditions 

2: "Excellent"
It looks close to new, i.e. only the lightest signs of cosmetic wear condition 

3: "Good"
Good overall condition may have signs of cosmetic wear, i.e. light scuffing to some areas / slightly shiny surfaces. 

Condition 4: "Well Used"
The well-used condition may have significant signs of cosmetic wear, i.e., scuffing to some areas, shiny surfaces, or marks. 

Condition 5: "Heavily Used"
Heavily used conditions may have significant signs of cosmetic wear, i.e. scuffing / shiny surfaces/marks/scratches / chipping to paint/peeling surfaces.

Condition 6: "Faulty" 
Not in complete working order

 

Warranty

We offer a 12 months warranty Against Mechanical Breakdowns on all our used equipment.
This does not include accidental damage, shutter/mirror breakdown over the company's rated amount, or loss or theft. 
For our vintage items, such as film cameras, this warranty does not cover failed light seals, classified as wear and tear.

Please keep a copy of your receipt, which is enclosed with your delivery.

 

TERMS

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DISCLAIMER - we have no connection with this website and provide this shutter count to help your buying decision - we cannot state with 100% accuracy how correct the shutter count reading is - but we have no reason to dispute it.

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Please note that any accessories not listed are not guaranteed to be included with this product. We cannot verify the life of the battery included.

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