Kiron JC Penny 135mm f/2.8 Telephoto Prime Lens - Pentax K Mount

This is a JC Penney-branded version of the highly respected Kiron 135mm f/2.8 telephoto prime lens. Manufactured by Kino Precision (Kiron) in Japan during the 1970s and early 1980s, this lens is part of a legacy of high-quality third-party optics often rebranded for retailers like Vivitar, Sears, and JCPenney. Despite the store branding, this is a true Kiron design, known for its sharpness, smooth focusing, and solid metal construction.

The lens features a Pentax K mount, making it fully compatible with manual focus Pentax and Ricoh SLRs such as the Pentax K1000, ME Super, MX, Ricoh KR-5, and others. It can also be easily adapted to modern mirrorless cameras for a classic telephoto rendering with excellent image character.

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Condition:
Good

This lens is in good working condition with cosmetic wear typical of vintage use.
• Focus ring is smooth and precise.
• Aperture ring clicks firmly through all stops.
• Optics have moderate internal dust, which is common in lenses of this era and should not affect image quality under normal shooting conditions.
• No haze, fungus, or scratches.
• Mount is clean and fits securely on Pentax K mount bodies.

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Why You Want This Lens:
Kiron’s 135mm f/2.8 design is one of the best-kept secrets in vintage optics. With its fast aperture and solid mechanics, it’s ideal for:
• Portraits with soft backgrounds and punchy contrast
• Nature or street photography where reach matters
• Film shooters with classic Pentax or Ricoh cameras
• Digital photographers looking to adapt sharp vintage glass for a unique look

And while it carries a JC Penney badge, this is pure Kiron performance under the hood—sharp, reliable, and satisfying to use.

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