Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm F/3.5 Lens - M42 Mount - Nr Mint

Overview

The Asahi Super‑Multi‑Coated Takumar 135mm f/3.5 is a classic telephoto prime for M42 mount cameras, known for its excellent sharpness, smooth focusing and high‑quality S‑M‑C coatings. A favourite among both collectors and digital adapters, it delivers strong contrast and the distinctive Takumar rendering.
This example is in Near Mint Condition, fully tested and working.

Condition

Overall Condition: Near Mint

• Optics exceptionally clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings bright and intact with negligible cleaning marks
• Aperture blades clean, snappy and oil‑free
• Focus smooth and correctly damped
• Exterior shows extremely minimal cosmetic wear
• Mount clean and undamaged
• No separation, dents or mechanical issues observed

Included

• Asahi Super‑Multi‑Coated Takumar 135mm f/3.5 lens
• Front cap
• Rear cap
• Lens Hood

No other items included unless specified.

Key Features

• 135mm telephoto prime
• f/3.5 maximum aperture
• Super‑Multi‑Coated optics
• M42 screw mount
• Smooth manual focus
• Classic Takumar build and rendering
• Ideal for portrait, telephoto and adapted digital use

Collectors / Buyer Notes

Near Mint S‑M‑C Takumar lenses are increasingly uncommon, especially with clean optics and smooth mechanics. Highly regarded for both collection and practical photography.

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