Asahi Super-Takumar 55mm f/2 M42 Lens – Very Good Condition

Description
The Asahi Super-Takumar 55mm f/2 is a classic manual focus prime lens designed for M42 screw-mount 35mm SLR cameras. Renowned for its smooth rendering and solid build, it features a 6-element optical formula and multi-coated glass for improved contrast. Ideal for portraiture, street photography, and adapted digital use, it offers vintage character with reliable performance.

Condition
Overall Condition: Very Good
Glass is clean with no haze or scratches. Focus ring smooth and well-damped. Aperture blades snappy and free from oil. Mount shows light signs of use. Barrel and engravings well preserved.

Included

• Asahi Super-Takumar 55mm f/2 lens (M42 mount)

Collectors Notes
Produced by Asahi Optical Co. in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Super-Takumar 55mm f/2 was a more affordable sibling to the f/1.8 variant, sharing the same optical layout and build quality. Its compact form and warm rendering make it a favourite among collectors and vintage lens enthusiasts. Compatible with a wide range of M42 bodies and easily adaptable to modern mirrorless systems.

Key Features

• 55mm standard prime lens
• f/2 maximum aperture
• 6-element optical design
• Manual focus with smooth helicoid
• Multi-coated optics
• Aperture range: f/2 to f/16
• 6-blade diaphragm
• Minimum focus distance: 0.45m
• Filter thread: 49mm
• M42 screw mount compatibility
• Weight: approx. 200g

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