About This Item

Carefully inspected used camera lens from Japan.
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Appearance

This is a used camera lens. It remains in very good cosmetic condition, with light scratches or minor paint wear.
Please carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the item.

Condition

The lens has been tested and confirmed to work properly.

• Focus ring rotates smoothly
• Aperture blades move smoothly

Please note that this is a used lens, so minor signs of age or use may be present.

Optical System

• No fungus
• No haze or fog
• No scratches
• No balsam separation

The optics are clear and suitable for normal shooting.

Included Items

Lens
PENTAX rear lens cap

PENTAX SMC TAKUMAR 50mm f/1.4 (8 Blades) M42 Standard Prime Lens From JAPAN #2471

Detailed Specifications

Brand: Asahi Pentax
Model: SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (early 8-blade version)
Lens Type: Standard Prime Lens
Lens Mount: M42 Screw Mount
Compatible Cameras: Pentax Spotmatic, Spotmatic F, SP, SP II, ES, ES II and other M42 cameras; mirrorless cameras via adapter
Focal Length: 50mm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Aperture Blades: 8
Optical Construction: 7 Elements in 6 Groups
Lens Coating: SMC (Super-Multi-Coated)
Filter Thread Size: 49mm
Focus Type: Manual Focus
Era: 1970s
Manufacturer: Asahi Optical Co. (Japan)

Professional Camera Store's Recommendation

The Sought-After 8-Blade Takumar

This is the early 8-blade version of the SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4, prized by collectors for its rounder out-of-focus highlights and beautiful wide-open rendering.

Why We Recommend This Lens

A legendary fast standard lens for M42 film cameras and a favorite vintage lens on mirrorless cameras via adapter.

Everything shown in the photos is included in the package.

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