Asahi Super‑Takumar 200mm f/4 Lens – M42 Mount – Case & Hood – Very Good

Overview

The Asahi Super‑Takumar 200mm f/4 is a classic telephoto prime lens for M42‑mount cameras, known for its excellent build quality, smooth focusing and strong optical performance. It delivers sharp, contrasty images with the characteristic Takumar rendering.
This example is in Very Good Condition and includes both the original leather case and the correct metal hood.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact with light cleaning marks only
• Focus ring smooth and correctly damped
• Aperture blades clean, snappy and oil‑free
• Exterior shows light cosmetic wear appropriate for age
• Mount clean and undamaged
• Hood in very good condition with light wear only
• Case in good condition with light storage wear

Included

• Asahi Super‑Takumar 200mm f/4 lens (M42 mount)
• Original metal lens hood
• Original leather case
• Front and rear caps

Key Features

• Classic 200mm f/4 telephoto prime
• Super‑Takumar optical coatings
• Smooth manual‑focus operation
• Solid all‑metal construction
• Ideal for portraits, wildlife and compressed‑perspective shots
• M42 mount compatibility

Compatibility

• All M42‑mount film bodies (Pentax Spotmatic, Fujica, Praktica, etc.)
• Adaptable to mirrorless systems (Z, E, RF, L‑mount etc.) with simple adapters
• Adaptable to DSLR systems with appropriate M42 adapters (body‑dependent limitations)

Collectors Notes

Super‑Takumar telephotos remain highly regarded for their build quality and optical consistency. Clean examples with both the original hood and case are increasingly desirable among collectors and users.

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