Fujifilm's EBC Fujinon-T 100mm f/2.8 — a well-coated Japanese M42 portrait telephoto.
The EBC Fujinon-T 100mm f/2.8 is a Japanese short-telephoto prime made in M42 mount by Fuji Photo Film. The T denotes telephoto and the EBC designation marks Fuji's respected Electron Beam Coating, making this a portrait-length telephoto in the Fujinon screw-mount range.
This is a manual-focus M42 screw-mount lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, carrying Fuji's EBC multi-coating. Focus and aperture are set by hand on the barrel, with an automatic diaphragm. It is an all-metal short telephoto. Detailed element figures are not asserted here beyond the verified focal length and aperture.
At 100mm f/2.8 the lens is a portrait and short-telephoto tool, giving flattering compressed perspective and good subject isolation. Fuji's EBC coating gives strong contrast and flare control, and the lens renders cleanly with pleasant out-of-focus areas, suiting portraits and distant detail as a capable vintage telephoto.
Used copies are moderately priced and prized for the EBC coating. Inspect for haze, fungus and cleaning marks, confirm the aperture blades are clean and oil-free, and check the aperture-ring and focus feel over the longer travel. Verify the M42 mount before purchase. An M42 adapter makes it a well-coated portrait telephoto on mirrorless.