RARE!!! 8 Blades【Mint】PENTAX SMC TAKUMAR 50mm f/1.4 for M42 From Japan #2659

About This Item

Carefully inspected used manual focus lens from Japan.
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Appearance

This is a used manual focus lens. It remains in very good cosmetic condition for a pre-owned item.
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 works smoothly
• Aperture ring clicks properly
• Aperture blades move smoothly

Please note that this is a used manual focus lens, so minor signs of age or use may be present.
Normal mechanical feel is expected for a pre-owned vintage lens.

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 front/rear lens cap
49mm 1A lens filter

RARE!!! 8-Blade PENTAX SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 M42 MF Prime Lens From Japan #2659

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Specifications

• Model: PENTAX Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 50mm f/1.4
• Lens Mount: M42 Screw Mount
• Lens Type: Standard Manual Focus Prime Lens
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Optical Construction: 7 Elements in 6 Groups
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.45m (1.48 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: Approx. 0.15×
• Aperture Blades: 8 Blades (Rare Early Version)
• Filter Size: 49mm
• Angle of View: 46°
• Coating: Super-Multi-Coating (SMC)
• Mount Material: Metal
• Auto/Manual Aperture Switch: Yes
• Compatible Cameras:
  • Pentax Spotmatic Series
  • Pentax ES / ES II
  • Other M42 Mount Cameras
• Adaptable to Mirrorless Cameras:
  • Sony E
  • Nikon Z
  • Canon RF
  • Fujifilm X
  • Micro Four Thirds
    (Adapter Required)
• Weight: Approx. 230g
• Made in Japan

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Why We Recommend This Lens

The PENTAX SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is one of the most celebrated vintage standard lenses ever produced. Renowned for its exceptional optical quality, beautiful rendering, and legendary Takumar craftsmanship, it remains a favorite among photographers, collectors, and cinematographers worldwide.

This particular example is especially desirable because it is the rare early 8-blade aperture version. Most later SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lenses were produced with fewer aperture blades, making the early 8-blade model highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. The additional blades help create smoother, more rounded out-of-focus highlights and exceptionally pleasing bokeh characteristics.

Optically, the lens is famous for its unique balance of sharpness and character. Wide open at f/1.4, it produces a classic vintage look with gentle contrast and beautiful background separation. As the lens is stopped down, sharpness increases dramatically while maintaining rich color reproduction and excellent micro-contrast.

One of the key features that made this lens legendary was Pentax's advanced Super-Multi-Coating technology. At the time of its release, SMC coatings represented some of the most sophisticated lens coatings available, significantly reducing flare and ghosting while improving contrast and color accuracy.

The 50mm focal length provides a natural perspective that is ideal for portraits, street photography, travel, documentary work, and everyday photography. Combined with the bright f/1.4 aperture, the lens performs exceptionally well in low-light conditions and creates beautiful subject isolation.

The all-metal construction and buttery-smooth focusing mechanism exemplify the craftsmanship of Japan's golden era of lens manufacturing. Every adjustment feels precise and mechanical in a way that modern autofocus lenses rarely replicate.

Today, the lens is highly popular among mirrorless camera users because it adapts easily to Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, and Micro Four Thirds systems. Photographers appreciate its timeless rendering, cinematic image quality, and classic Takumar color signature.

For collectors, the rare 8-blade version represents one of the most desirable Takumar lenses ever made. For photographers, it offers an outstanding combination of vintage character, excellent sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and legendary Japanese craftsmanship that continues to impress decades after its introduction.

Everything shown in the photos is included in the package.

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