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Early Canon chrome, rangefinder (RF) version
SERENAR 85mm f/2.0
telephoto lens in SM mount

Quick spec. sheet:
Canon Rangefinder version of the SERENAR 85mm f/2.0 telephoto lens

Year Introduced: 1948
Focal Length
: 85mm
Design/Mount
: 6 elements in 4 groups / Screw-Mount (SM)
Minimum / Maximum aperture
:- f/16 ~ F/2.0
Closest focusing distance
: approx. 1.07m (4 ft)
Filter attachment size
: 48mm
Dimension/Weight
:- no info / 556g but weighs lighter at 615g.

Remarks: It has another all chrome MK II version lens occurred update in 1951

Credit: All images below of this chrome version Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 courtesy of Mr. ALI from mbenze-s600@Ebay Store. All images Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved.
RF all chrome version Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 telephoto lens for rangefinder cameras

Side view with various lens data, features on the all chrome lens barrel of RF all chrome version Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 telephoto lens for rangefinder cameras
lens tube/ barrel section details of RF all chrome version Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 telephoto lens for rangefinder cameras
Metal lens mount at the rear RF all chrome version Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 telephoto lens for rangefinder cameras
Fron view RF all chrome version Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 telephoto lens for rangefinder cameras Rear view
Canon Optical Finder for Serenar telephoto 85mm telephoto lens Rear view and base mounting shoe of rangefinder Optical Finder 85mm lenses
Credit: All images above of this chrome version Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 courtesy of mbenze-s600@Ebay Store. All images Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved.

Original MIOJ leather case for Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 telephoto lens for rangefinder cameras
Original standard accessories for Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 telephoto lens for rangefinder cameras

Front lens element qwith lens data engraved on a Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 telephoto lens for rangefinder cameras

Credit: All images above herein courtesy of Mr. Kelvin from his popular gokelvincameras@Ebay Store which retails for many hard-to-find Nikon, canon, Leica, Contax and other collectible oldies. All images Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved.



Canon original rangefinder (RF) Serenar 85mm f/1.5 telephoto lens in SM mount

Quick spec. sheet:
Canon Rangefinder version of the 85mm f/1.5 MK I telephoto lens
Year Introduced
: 1952
Focal Length
: 85mm
Design/Mount
: 7 elements in 4 groups / Screw-Mount (SM)
Minimum / Maximum aperture
:- f/16 ~ F/1.5
Closest focusing distance
: approx. 1m (3 ft)
Filter attachment size
: 58mm
Dimension/Weight
:- 62.5mm x 82.5mm / 730g

Remarks: The original SENENAR tele 85/1.5 is an all chrome version.

Original 1952 model RF Canon Serenar 85mm f/1.5 fast speed telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras

Lens barrel in all chrome of an original 1952 model of RF Canon Serenar 85mm f/1.5 fast speed telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras
Reflective lens coating on a Canon SERENAR 85mm f/1.5 fast speed telephoto lens in all chrome finishing
Original 1952's RF Canon Serenar 85mm f/1.5 al chrome model

Canon Rangefinder 85mm f/1.5 MK II short telephoto lens

Quick spec. sheet:
Canon Rangefinder version of the 85mm f/1.5 MK II telephoto lens
Year Introduced
: 1960
Focal Length
: 85mm
Design/Mount
: 7 elements in 4 groups / Screw-Mount
Minimum / Maximum aperture
:- f/16 ~ F/1.5
Closest focusing distance
: approx. 1m (3 ft)
Filter attachment size
: 58mm
Dimension/Weight
:- 62.5mm x 82.5mm / 730g

Remarks: The mark II has a different bosy appearance with mix of chrome and black rings

RF Canon 85mm f/1.5 fast speed telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras

Side view of various features and data on a RF Canon 85mm f/1.5 fast speed telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras Rear section of he lens barrel with deoth of field scales on a RF Canon 85mm f/1.5 fast speed telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras

Rear exposed lens element in a metal lens mount of RF Canon 85mm f/1.5 fast speed telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras

Credit: All images herein courtesy of Mr. Kelvin from his popular gokelvincameras@Ebay Store which retails for many hard-to-find Nikon, canon, Leica, Contax and other collectible oldies. All images Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved.


Canon Rangefinder (RF) version of the 85mm f/1.8 telephoto lens

Quick spec. sheet:
Canon Rangefinder version of the 85mm f/1.8 telephoto lens

Year Introduced: 1961
Focal Length
: 85mm
Design/Mount
: 5 elements in 4 groups / Screw-Mount (SM)
Minimum / Maximum aperture
:- f/22 ~ F/1.8
Closest focusing distance
: approx. 1m (3 ft)
Filter attachment size
: 58mm
Dimension/Weight
:- 63.5mm x 68.2mm / 470g

Remarks: Successor to the 1951 Canon Serenar 85mm f/1.9 and MK II f/1.9 (1958) as a replacement unit to the older all chrome versions.

RF Canon 85mm f/1.8 telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras with lens cap front and back

RF Canon 85mm f/1.8 telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras lens tube / barrel with lens data and distance scalesFront lens element reflective coating on RF Canon 85mm f/1.8 telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras

RF Canon 85mm f/1.8 telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras side view with DOF scales
Recessed exposed lens element in  the rear lens mount of a RF Canon 85mm f/1.8 telephoto lenses for rangefinder Canon cameras

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Credit: All images (lens hood, Optical Finder and rear/side views below) herein courtesy of Mr. Kelvin from his popular gokelvincameras@Ebay Store which retails for many hard-to-find Nikon, canon, Leica, Contax and other collectible oldies. All images Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved.

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