Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Manual Focus Standard Prime Lens - M42 Mount - Near Mint Condition

Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Manual Focus Standard Prime Lens - M42 Mount - Near Mint

Experience the legendary optical quality with this near mint condition Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 manual focus standard prime lens. This classic "nifty fifty" with M42 screw mount delivers exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and excellent low-light performance for both film and digital photography.

Key Features

• Fast f/1.4 Aperture: Exceptional low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• Legendary SMC Takumar Optics: Super Multi-Coated optics renowned for exceptional sharpness, contrast, and color rendition
• Classic 50mm Focal Length: Versatile standard lens perfect for portraits, street photography, and general use
• M42 Screw Mount: Universal mount compatible with countless vintage cameras and adaptable to modern mirrorless systems
• All-Metal Construction: Durable Japanese engineering built to professional standards
• Manual Focus: Precise manual focus control with smooth, well-damped focus ring
• Compact & Lightweight: Portable design ideal for everyday photography
• Near Mint Condition: Exceptionally well-preserved with minimal signs of use

Specifications

• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Mount: M42 screw mount (42mm x 1mm thread)
• Focus: Manual focus
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Coating: Super Multi-Coating (SMC)
• Origin: Made in Japan

Compatibility

This M42 mount lens is compatible with M42 screw mount cameras including Pentax Spotmatic series, Praktica, Zenit, and many others. It can also be easily adapted to modern digital cameras including Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X-mount, Micro Four Thirds, and other mirrorless systems with inexpensive M42 adapters.

Condition

This lens is in near mint condition with minimal signs of use. The optics are clean and clear with no fungus, haze, scratches, or separation. The Super Multi-Coating is intact with no deterioration. The focus ring operates smoothly with perfect resistance, and the aperture blades are clean and snappy. The exterior shows minimal wear with excellent cosmetic condition. All functions work flawlessly.

About SMC Takumar Lenses

The Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is one of the most celebrated vintage lenses ever produced. Its Super Multi-Coating technology was revolutionary when introduced, providing superior contrast and color accuracy. Today, it's highly prized by film photographers and digital shooters alike for its exceptional optical quality, beautiful rendering, and distinctive character.

Perfect for portrait photographers, street photographers, film photography enthusiasts, vintage lens collectors, or anyone seeking legendary optical quality at an affordable price. The SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is particularly prized for its fast aperture, exceptional sharpness, and creamy bokeh rendering. A true classic that delivers outstanding results on both film and digital cameras.