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  1. 【Top Mint】Pentax SMC TAKUMAR 55mm f/1.8 for M42 Lens From Japan #2396

Appearance

  1. It is in very good condition with no scratches or peeling paint.
  2. Please check the photos.

Condition

  1. Functional, It works Aperture blades properly. 
  2. Optical system,
    No fungus,No haze/fog,No scratch.
    No balsam separation.

Included Items

  1. Lens Only.

【Top Mint】Pentax SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 M42 Prime Lens From Japan #2396 Lot 6425576

🔧 Detailed Specifications

  • Mount: M42 screw mount

  • Focal Length: 55mm

  • Maximum Aperture: f/1.8

  • Minimum Aperture: f/16

  • Optical Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups

  • Coating: SMC (Super-Multi-Coating)

  • Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45 m

  • Focus Type: Manual focus

  • Aperture Blades: 6

  • Filter Size: 49 mm

  • Lens Type: Standard Prime

  • Weight: Approx. 200–220 g

💬 Professional Camera Store Comment

The SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 is one of Pentax’s most respected classic primes, known for its natural rendering and smooth tonal transitions.
The Super-Multi-Coating delivers excellent contrast and strong flare resistance, making it reliable in outdoor or backlit scenes.
Its 55mm focal length provides a slightly more natural compression than 50mm, which produces pleasing subject separation for portraits, everyday scenes and still life.
The precise manual focusing and solid metal construction make it ideal for photographers who appreciate vintage build quality and want a dependable standard lens for M42 bodies or mirrorless systems via an adapter.