Pentax Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8 Manual Focus Prime Lens - M42 Mount - Near Mint Condition

Pentax Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8 Manual Focus Prime Lens - M42 Mount - Near Mint

Experience the legendary optical quality with this near mint condition Pentax Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8 manual focus standard prime lens. This classic lens with M42 screw mount delivers exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and excellent performance for both film and digital photography.

Key Features

• Fast f/1.8 Aperture: Excellent low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• Super Multi-Coated Optics: Advanced SMC coating provides superior contrast, color accuracy, and reduced flare
• Classic 55mm 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: 55mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• 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 Super Multi Coated Takumar Lenses

The Pentax Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8 represents the pinnacle of Pentax's Takumar lens series. The advanced Super Multi-Coating technology provides even better performance than the earlier Super-Takumar version, with improved contrast, color accuracy, and resistance to flare. 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 Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8 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.