Asahi Super Takumar 135mm F3.5 Cine Mod Lens w/ Anamorphic Bokeh | Sony E-mount!

The Asahi Super Takumar 135mm F3.5 Cine Mod Lens is a legendary vintage telephoto lens that has been professionally modified and optimized for modern cinematography and video capturing. Known for its timeless rendering, smooth focus mechanics, and iconic Takumar build quality, this cine-modded version has been upgraded to meet the needs of today’s filmmakers while preserving the classic optical character that made Takumar lenses so highly regarded.

This lens was professionally serviced in our workshop: the glass has been carefully cleaned, the mechanics re-lubricated, and the housing adjusted for smooth, precise operation. It has been fully adapted to Sony E-mount, ensuring secure mounting and reliable performance on full-frame and APS-C Sony cameras. With its robust all-metal construction and precise manual focusing, it’s a professional tool built to last.

🎬 Cinematic Modification

Unlike standard photo lenses, this Asahi Super Takumar 135mm F3.5 has been cine-modded for professional video work.

• Equipped with two 0.8 pitch follow focus gears for seamless aperture and focus control with industry-standard follow focus systems.
• Fitted with a professional 80mm OD cine lens hood, allowing easy compatibility with matte boxes, filters, and other filmmaking accessories.
• De-clicked aperture ring enables smooth and silent exposure changes during filming.

🎥 Anamorphic Look – Without Anamorphic Glass

This lens features a spherical anamorphic modification, producing a neutral oval bokeh that beautifully emulates the anamorphic aesthetic. Instead of relying on expensive and bulky anamorphic optics, this lens creates elongated, cinematic background blur while maintaining spherical sharpness and clarity in the subject.

To achieve a full cinematic look, simply frame your footage with 1:2.35 aspect ratio black bars in post-production – no de-squeezing required. The result is a cinematic, widescreen image with natural depth, smooth separation, and atmospheric rendering.

🌟 Optical Qualities

• Classic Takumar Rendering – Smooth tonal transitions, gentle micro-contrast, and natural color balance.
• Telephoto Compression – Beautiful subject isolation at 135mm, perfect for portraits, close-ups, and storytelling shots.
• Neutral Oval Bokeh – Adds subtle anamorphic character to backgrounds, enhancing cinematic mood.
• Vintage Character – Slight softness wide open, with increased sharpness when stopped down – giving filmmakers flexibility between dreamy and crisp looks.

🔧 Fully Serviced and Ready for Use

This cine-modded lens has undergone full servicing:

• Glass is cleaned, in good overall condition, with very light age wear that is nearly invisible and typical for a vintage lens. The front element has one tiny scratch, but it does not affect performance or final image quality.
• Focus and aperture rings re-lubricated for smooth, precise control.
•  Professionally adapted and adjusted for Sony E-mount use.
• All-metal housing ensures long-term durability and reliability.

Specifications

• Lens Mount - Sony E-mount
• Focal Length - 135mm
• Maximum Aperture - F3.5
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Aperture Blades - 6
• Minimum Focus Distance - 1.5m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Serial Number - 4016004

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Asahi Super Takumar 135mm F3.5 Cine Mod Lens (Sony E-Mount Adapted)

✔ 2x 0.8 Follow Focus Gears (aperture + focus)

✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood (matte box compatible)

✔ Front & Rear Lens Caps

With its combination of legendary Takumar optics, professional cine modifications, and unique anamorphic-style bokeh, this lens is ideal for filmmakers, videographers, and content creators seeking to achieve a cinematic look with vintage character. Whether you’re capturing narrative films, music videos, fashion campaigns, or creative portraits, the Asahi Super Takumar 135mm F3.5 Cine Mod Lens brings authentic vintage artistry to modern Sony E-mount cameras.