{"product_id":"top-mint-pentax-takumar-55mm-f-1-8-m42-mf-lens-from-japan-e0212","title":"【Top Mint】PENTAX TAKUMAR 55mm f\/1.8 M42 MF Lens from Japan #E0212","description":"\u003cdiv data-marko-key=\"@container s0-2-12\" class=\"x-item-description-child\" data-testid=\"x-item-description-child\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0px auto; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); box-shadow: rgba(32, 84, 147, 0.08) 0px 4px 16px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(15, 76, 129) 0%, rgb(47, 111, 178) 55%, rgb(127, 179, 230) 100%); padding: 30px 24px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(184, 208, 232);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:34px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e Peekaboo Japan\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:1.5px;color:#eaf4ff;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003e\nSpecialty Store for Used Camera Lenses from Japan\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px 26px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 26px; text-align: center; background: rgb(247, 251, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); padding: 24px 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#173b63\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\"\u003ePENTAX TAKUMAR 55mm f\/1.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#5f7f9f\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(247, 251, 255);\"\u003eClassic M42 Screw Mount Manual Focus Standard Prime Lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(23, 59, 99); font-size: 24px; background-color: rgb(248, 251, 254);\"\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 26px; background: rgb(248, 251, 254); border-left: 5px solid rgb(47, 111, 178); padding: 18px 20px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;color:#4f6780;line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\nCarefully inspected used camera lens from Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe specialize in pre-owned cameras and lenses and inspect each item before listing and shipment.\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003e\nAppearance\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003eThis is a used vintage lens in excellent cosmetic condition with minimal signs of use.\u003cbr\u003eOverall it remains in very good cosmetic condition for a vintage item.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the item.\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003e\nCondition\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003eThe lens has been tested and confirmed to work properly.\u003cul style=\"margin:12px 0 12px 22px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus ring rotates smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades move smoothly and snappily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture ring clicks properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePlease note that this is a used lens, so minor signs of age or use may be present.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003e\nOptical System\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 22px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo haze or fog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo balsam separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe optics are clear and suitable for normal shooting.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003eLens only (no caps included).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything shown in the photos is included in the package.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 22px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Pentax (Asahi Optical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e TAKUMAR 55mm f\/1.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLens Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Manual Focus Standard Prime Lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLens Mount:\u003c\/b\u003e M42 Screw Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatible Cameras:\u003c\/b\u003e M42-mount film SLRs (Pentax Spotmatic etc.); mirrorless and DSLRs via adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Aperture:\u003c\/b\u003e f\/1.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinimum Aperture:\u003c\/b\u003e f\/16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLens Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 elements in 5 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocus Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Manual Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFilter Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 49mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinimum Focus Distance:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 0.45m (1.5 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e 35mm Full Frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003eProfessional Camera Store's Recommendation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe Pentax TAKUMAR 55mm f\/1.8 belongs to the famous family of Takumar standard lenses made by Asahi Optical in Japan. Based on the same well-proven 6-element optical design as the Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8, it offers the classic Takumar look in a compact, beautifully made M42 lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAt f\/1.8 it renders images with a soft, dreamy glow and smooth, creamy background blur, while stopping down to f\/4-f\/8 brings excellent sharpness and contrast. Its warm, natural colours give photographs a timeless vintage character that is hard to achieve with modern lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe 55mm focal length is slightly longer than a standard 50mm, which makes it particularly flattering for portraits while remaining versatile enough for street, travel and everyday photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThanks to the universal M42 screw mount, the lens fits many classic film SLRs and adapts easily to Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Micro Four Thirds and even Canon EOS DSLRs using a simple adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAs a specialist camera store in Japan, we recommend this Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 as an affordable and rewarding way to enjoy the legendary Takumar rendering on film or digital cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(244, 249, 255) 0%, rgb(232, 242, 252) 100%); border: 1px solid rgb(207, 224, 241); border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 20px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\nSpecialty Store for Used Cameras \u0026amp; Lenses\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\nWe are a Japan-based specialty store focusing on used cameras and lenses.\u003cbr\u003e\nOur items are carefully inspected and described as accurately as possible for international buyers.\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pentax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50647479713930,"sku":"20260929JPY","price":62.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/2977\/4474\/files\/s-l1600_c70c24bb-9f43-470a-84ef-283963542b20.jpg?v=1793590774","url":"https:\/\/peek-a-boo-camera-japan.myshopify.com\/products\/top-mint-pentax-takumar-55mm-f-1-8-m42-mf-lens-from-japan-e0212","provider":"PEEK A BOO CAMERA JAPAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}