Asahi Super‑Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Lens – M42 Mount – Caps, Hood & Cases – Excellent

DESCRIPTION

Asahi Super‑Takumar 28mm f/3.5 wide‑angle prime lens for M42 mount, in Excellent condition, fully tested and working, supplied with front and rear caps, the correct metal hood, and separate cases for both the lens and the hood. This early Takumar wide‑angle is known for its solid all‑metal construction, smooth focusing and classic Takumar rendering with strong contrast and colour.

A clean, high‑grade example ideal for collectors, film users and digital photographers adapting M42 lenses.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Excellent

• Fully tested and working
• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• No separation
• Coatings bright and intact
• Aperture blades clean and snappy
• Focus ring smooth with correct damping
• Exterior shows minimal cosmetic wear
• Mount clean and secure
• Hood in Excellent condition
• Lens case and hood case both in very good condition with light handling wear

INCLUDED

• Asahi Super‑Takumar 28mm f/3.5 lens (M42 mount)
• Front lens cap
• Rear lens cap
• Original metal lens hood
• Lens case
• Hood case

KEY FEATURES

• Classic 28mm wide‑angle prime
• Super‑Takumar optical coatings
• Smooth, precise manual‑focus operation
• Solid all‑metal construction
• Compact and lightweight
• Ideal for landscapes, street and travel photography

COMPATIBILITY

• All M42‑mount film bodies (Pentax Spotmatic, Fujica, Praktica, etc.)
• Adapts easily to mirrorless systems (Sony E, Fuji X, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L‑mount, etc.)
• Adaptable to DSLR systems with appropriate M42 adapters (body‑dependent limitations)

COLLECTORS NOTES

Super‑Takumar wide‑angles remain highly regarded for their build quality and optical consistency. Examples in Excellent condition with the correct hood and both lens and hood cases are increasingly desirable among collectors and users seeking complete, well‑preserved sets.

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