Palinar Telephoto 135mm F2.8 Cine Mod Vintage Lens | Arri PL!

Step into the world of cinematic telephoto storytelling with the Palinar 135 mm F2.8 Cine-Mod Lens, a fully serviced, re-engineered vintage lens adapted for Arri PL-mount cinematography. This lens blends timeless optical craftsmanship with modern cine usability – offering a true vintage aesthetic, creamy depth, and professional-grade precision.

🎬 Professionally Cine-Modded for Filmmakers

This Palinar lens is carefully modified in the workshop to meet modern cinematography standards:

• Dual 0.8-Pitch Follow Focus Gears – on focus and aperture rings for smooth, precise control with any follow-focus system.
• De-Clicked Aperture – enables silent, stepless exposure changes during takes.
• 80 mm OD Cine Hood – fits matte boxes, filters, and accessories used in professional setups.
• Arri PL Adaptation – precisely shimmed and calibrated for accurate infinity focus.
• Fully Serviced – disassembled, cleaned, re-lubricated, and reassembled for reliability.
• Front & Rear Caps Included – protect the lens when not in use.

🌌 Cinematic Rendering & Optical Character

The Palinar 135 mm F2.8 is a lens for emotion, atmosphere, and visual depth.

Its optical signature offers:

• Dream-like compression for portraits and close-ups.
• Smooth bokeh transition with subtle analog texture.
• Warm contrast and organic color roll-off.
•  Beautiful blue flare under direct light for cinematic tone.
• Consistent sharpness and natural separation.

Whether you’re capturing dialogue, music-video sequences, or stylized b-roll, this lens provides an immersive telephoto perspective that flatters your subjects and evokes classic cinema.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 135mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2.8
• Minimum Aperture - F16
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 15
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 1.8m
• Filter Size - 55mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - ST47227

🔧 Condition

This lens is in excellent serviced condition.

Glass is clear – no scratches, haze, or fungus. Focus and aperture rings turn smoothly with precise damping. The body shows only minor cosmetic wear typical of its vintage origin. Fully serviced, cleaned, and recalibrated for PL-mount cinematography. Mechanically and optically ready for professional use.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Palinar 135 mm F2.8 Cine-Mod Lens

✔ Arri PL Mount Adaptation

✔ Dual 0.8 Follow Focus Gears

✔ 80 mm OD Cine Lens Hood

✔ Front & Rear Lens Caps

🎥 Why Choose This Lens?

The Palinar Cine Mod 135 mm F2.8 is designed for creators who seek a cinematic telephoto aesthetic—capturing faces, textures, and emotions with dimensional depth and vintage glow. It’s an accessible way to bring analog character into the digital era, offering a warm, film-like tone with professional cine precision. Perfect for filmmakers, DPs, and content creators looking for reliable, expressive vintage optics for modern Arri PL systems.