Asahi Super‑Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Lens – M42 Mount – Optically Good with Damage

DESCRIPTION

Asahi Super‑Takumar 50mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens for M42 mount, tested and working, supplied with rear caps. This is one of the most iconic Takumar lenses, renowned for its superb build quality, smooth focusing and classic rendering with rich contrast and character.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Poor

• Tested and working
• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
  
• No separation
  
• Focus ring smooth with correct damping
• Has sustained a knock damaging the filter ring and front beauty cover missing.
• Mount clean and secure

INCLUDED

• Asahi Super‑Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens (M42 mount)
  
• Rear lens cap

KEY FEATURES

• Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture
• Classic Super‑Takumar optical design
• Smooth, precise manual‑focus operation
• Solid all‑metal construction
• Excellent low‑light and portrait performance
• Compact and beautifully balanced

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

The Super‑Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is one of the most sought‑after Takumar primes, valued for its optical character and exceptional build quality. Excellent examples with both caps remain highly desirable among collectors and users alike.

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