{"product_id":"asahi-super-takumar-28mm-f2-8-m42","title":"Asahi Super-Takumar 28mm f3.5 Wide Angle Lens Universal M42 Screw Mount Caps Tested","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  body {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #222;\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  h1 {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #333;\n    padding-bottom: 4px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  h2 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n    margin-top: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: #444;\n  }\n  p {\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  ul {\n    margin-top: 4px;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n  }\n  li {\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  hr {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\n    margin: 24px 0;\n  }\n  .valuation-list {\n    list-style-type: square;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asahi Super-Takumar 28mm f\/3.5 is a highly regarded vintage wide-angle prime lens engineered in Japan by Asahi Optical Co. for M42 42mm screw mount 35mm film cameras (such as the Pentax Spotmatic and Asahi Pentax series). Famous for its outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness, minimal chromatic aberration, robust metal construction, and tactile ribbed focus control. Features an Auto\/Manual aperture selector switch, aperture detents down to f\/22, and a standard 49mm front filter thread. Universal M42 threaded mount allows seamless adaptability to modern digital mirrorless systems (Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Micro Four Thirds) via standard slim adapters. Serial number 860880. Complete with push-on front cap and M42 rear mount cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetically in good condition with minor handling wear, light paint rubbing, and small edge scuffs on the exterior black metal barrel. Optical inspection shows clear glass free from haze, fungus, or element separation. There is a tiny, superficial scratch on the front element surface, which is purely cosmetic and will not impact real-world image performance. Focus ring rotates smoothly with pleasant tactile resistance across the distance scale. Aperture selector switch functions properly and diaphragm blades are clean, dry, and responsive. Serial number 860880. Fully tested and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsahi Super-Takumar 28mm f\/3.5 Lens (M42 Mount, Serial No. 860880)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Push-On Lens Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear M42 Screw Mount Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic wide-angle 28mm focal length ideal for landscapes, architecture, and street photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp optical design with excellent geometric distortion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto\/Manual (A\/M) stop-down aperture switch for easy stopped-down metering on digital mirrorless bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal M42 screw mount offering near-universal system compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Japanese all-metal chassis with standard 49mm filter thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 28mm f\/3.5 Super-Takumar is widely considered one of the sweet-spot wide-angle lenses of the M42 era, offering superior flare suppression and edge sharpness compared to many of its contemporaries. Units with smooth focus helicoids and operational A\/M switches remain staple prime lenses for film shooters and digital mirrorless adaptors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper-Takumar 28mm f3.5, Asahi Pentax M42 Lens, Vintage 28mm Wide Angle, Pentax Spotmatic Prime Lens, M42 Screw Mount Lens, Tested Takumar 28mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asahi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55538137989462,"sku":null,"price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP2512_4747debb-24f0-4516-892f-bbd68c7b5e8b.jpg?v=1790757979","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/asahi-super-takumar-28mm-f2-8-m42","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}