{"product_id":"asahi-super-mult-coated-takumar-35mm-f3-5-m42-mount-lens-with-caps","title":"Asahi SMC Takumar 35mm f\/3.5 M42 Lens – Super‑Multi‑Coated – Caps – VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAsahi Super‑Multi‑Coated Takumar 35mm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic wide‑angle prime for M42 screw‑mount cameras, known for its excellent sharpness, contrast and colour rendition. Featuring Asahi’s renowned \u003cstrong\u003eSMC coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e, it performs well on both film and adapted digital bodies.\u003cbr\u003eThis example is in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully tested with smooth mechanics and clean optics, supplied with \u003cstrong\u003efront and rear caps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics clean with no haze or fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoatings strong with minimal cleaning marks only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades clean and snappy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus action smooth and correctly damped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture ring clicks firmly through all stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows light cosmetic wear only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount threads clean and undamaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear caps included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsahi Super‑Multi‑Coated Takumar 35mm f\/3.5 lens (M42 mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm wide‑angle prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper‑Multi‑Coated (SMC)\u003c\/strong\u003e optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef\/3.5–f\/16 aperture range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth manual focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Takumar build quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent sharpness and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for film bodies and digital adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 screw‑mount cameras (Pentax Spotmatic series, Praktica, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to mirrorless systems (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds) with appropriate adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to Canon EF with simple M42–EF adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for Nikon F without optical‑corrector adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSMC Takumar 35mm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely regarded as one of the sharpest Takumar wide‑angles, with excellent colour and contrast thanks to its multi‑coating. Clean, well‑kept examples with both caps remain desirable among collectors and users of classic M42 lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMC Takumar 35mm f3.5, Asahi Takumar M42 lens, Super‑Multi‑Coated Takumar, vintage Pentax M42 lens UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asahi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53813016494422,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP8115_b2457055-24f7-4ea0-94c5-5db03b843dc5.jpg?v=1779805137","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/asahi-super-mult-coated-takumar-35mm-f3-5-m42-mount-lens-with-caps","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}