{"product_id":"asahi-smc-takumar-55mm-f-1-8-m42-mount-lens-with-caps","title":"Asahi SMC Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 Lens – M42 Mount – Minor Edge Fungus – With Caps","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsahi \u003cstrong\u003eSMC Takumar 55mm f\/1.8\u003c\/strong\u003e standard prime lens in the classic \u003cstrong\u003eM42 mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied with front and rear caps. Fully \u003cstrong\u003etested and working\u003c\/strong\u003e. Optics remain clear but show \u003cstrong\u003eminor edge fungus\u003c\/strong\u003e, declared for transparency. This does not typically affect image quality in normal use. A clean, functional example ideal for Spotmatic users, M42 collectors and digital shooters adapting Takumar lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good (fault declared)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics show minor edge fungus, unlikely to affect photos in most lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoatings bright and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades clean and snappy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus ring smooth with correct damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior in very good cosmetic condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 mount clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsahi SMC Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront lens cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear lens cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Takumar 55mm standard prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper‑Multi‑Coated optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth manual‑focus operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong sharpness and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect for all M42‑mount cameras (Spotmatic, Fujica, Chinon, CZJ, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to mirrorless systems (Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fuji X, MFT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual focus and manual aperture on all digital bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOLLECTORS NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSMC Takumar 55mm f\/1.8\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Asahi’s most respected standard primes, valued for its optical clarity, smooth mechanics and classic Takumar rendering. Minor edge fungus is common in vintage lenses and rarely impacts performance. Fully declared examples remain desirable among M42 collectors and adapted‑lens shooters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsahi SMC Takumar 55mm f1.8, Takumar M42 lens, vintage Asahi prime, M42 mount lens UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asahi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49442101723478,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP1784_89a293a5-30e6-4e65-9cce-b7ca6b655040.jpg?v=1783667232","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/asahi-smc-takumar-55mm-f-1-8-m42-mount-lens-with-caps","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}