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📷 Legendary Soviet Tair-11A 135mm f/2.8 Lens — Classic M42 Screw Mount (20 Aperture Blades)

Unlock the ultimate portrait masterclass with the world-famous "Circular Bokeh" lens, fully optimized and serviced for elite performance!

The Tair-11A 135mm f/2.8 is a true cult legend among portrait photographers, filmmakers, and vintage optics enthusiasts worldwide. Based on a highly refined, award-winning Soviet telephoto formula (Brussels Grand Prix winner ancestry), this premium lens delivers a striking balance of high resolution, vibrant micro-contrast, and an absolutely breathtaking background separation.

The "A" in its name signifies the highly versatile interchangeable shank system. Currently fitted with a standard, universal M42 screw mount, this lens is ready to bring timeless analog character directly into your modern creative workflow.

🌟 Why the Tair-11A is an Essential Tool:

  • The Magic 20-Blade Aperture: While standard lenses feature a basic 6 or 8-blade design that turns background lights into harsh hexagons ("stop signs") , the Tair-11A boasts an astonishing 20-blade mechanism. It maintains a perfectly circular opening at any f-stop, ensuring the smoothest, creamiest "bokeh melt" imaginable.

  • Stunning Telephoto Compression: The 135mm focal length combined with a fast f/2.8 aperture creates a beautiful cinematic compression, making your subject pop dramatically against a painterly, completely blurred background.

  • Universal M42 System: Timeless and adapter-friendly. It mounts natively on vintage SLR cameras or adapts effortlessly to almost any modern digital mirrorless or DSLR setup.

⭐ Condition Report & Professional Service (Full CLA):

This lens is in Excellent Cosmetic & Flawless Mechanical condition. It has undergone a full professional overhaul, calibration, and technical maintenance in our specialized workshop:

  • Deep Cleaned & Relubricated: The lens mechanism was completely disassembled. All old, dried-up Soviet factory grease, dirt, and dust have been meticulously washed away and replaced with premium modern optical grease. The focus ring now operates with a buttery-smooth, uniform fluid rotation.

  • Dry & Clean 20-Blade Iris: The internal aperture mechanism is completely dry and free of oil. The preset ring and manual aperture controls work flawlessly, snapping perfectly into place.

  • Optics: The genuine glass elements are clean, clear, and perfectly aligned. No fungus, no scratches, no separation and no haze. 

  • Cosmetics: Outstanding vintage condition. The black anodized finish is sharp and clean with negligible signs of previous handling. All markings and scales are fully readable. (Please refer to our high-resolution photos for exact details).

It performs even better than the day it left the factory!

📊 Quick Specifications:

  • Focal Length: 135mm
  • Max / Min Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Aperture Blades: Manual with Preset Ring (20 premium blades - perfectly circular)
  • Lens Mount: Universal M42 Screw Mount
  • Filter Thread Size: 55mm
  • Optical Design: 4 elements in 3 groups (Sonnar-type variant)
  • Focus Type: Pure Manual Focus
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 1.2 meters
  • Universal Compatibility: Fits natively on M42 film cameras (Zenit, Praktica, Pentax). Can be easily adapted to all modern digital mirrorless and DSLR systems (Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF/RF, Nikon F/Z, Leica L, Micro 4/3) via a standard, inexpensive M42 adapter.


⚠️ Important Note Regarding Vintage Optics:

Please Note: You are purchasing a genuine vintage item, not a brand-new factory product. Because of its age and history, the lens body may show minor, normal signs of previous use and cosmetic wear.The optical elements may have light cleaning marks (faint hairline wipes on the coating) or minor internal micro-dust particles. This is completely standard for lenses of this era and has absolutely zero impact on image quality, contrast, or final photo results.Rest assured, every lens in our shop has been professionally inspected, fully serviced, and thoroughly tested by our master technicians. It is in excellent technical and cosmetic working order, ready to perform beautifully straight out of the box!

🔧 About Our Professional Workshop

We are a specialized professional workshop with extensive, long-term experience in the maintenance, repair, restoration, and modernization of vintage Soviet photographic equipment (lenses, cameras, and accessories). Our passion is breathing new life into legendary classic gear.

Every single item in our store undergoes a meticulous overhaul by seasoned experts. We carefully disassemble, clean, relubricate, and calibrate each piece, completely eliminating decades of aging and original factory assembly defects. When you buy from us, you get a fully functional, reliable artistic tool ready for the modern era.

✈️ Fast Worldwide Shipping

We ship our products worldwide! All orders are handled with care, packed securely, and processed quickly without any delays.

  • All packages are dispatched via Air Mail for faster delivery.
  • A valid tracking number will be provided immediately after shipment so you can monitor your package every step of the way.

⚠️ International Buyers – Please Note:

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

🔄 Hassle-Free Returns & Refund Policy

Your satisfaction is our absolute priority. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase, which is why we always accept returns. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your item, please contact us immediately before leaving feedback, so we can resolve this unpleasant situation. We will gladly accept the return and issue a full refund.

✉️ Contact & Support

Have questions, comments, or special requests regarding an item? You can contact us at any time through eBay messages.

We respond within 24 hours and will do our absolute best to help you!

We warmly encourage our customers to reach out with any questions or concerns. We want to ensure you are 100% satisfied with your buying experience!