Asahi Takumar 200mm f/3.5 Telephoto Lens – M42 Mount – With Case – Very Good

Overview

The Asahi Takumar 200mm f/3.5 is a classic telephoto prime lens for M42‑mount cameras, known for its solid metal construction, smooth focusing and strong optical performance. It delivers sharp results with pleasing rendering and remains a popular choice for both film shooters and mirrorless users via adapters.
This example is in Very Good Condition and includes the original case.

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
• Case in good condition with light storage wear

Included

• Asahi Takumar 200mm f/3.5 lens (M42 mount)
• Original leather case
• Front and rear caps 

Key Features

• Classic 200mm f/3.5 telephoto prime
• Solid all‑metal Takumar construction
• Smooth manual‑focus operation
• Strong optical performance with good contrast
• Ideal for portraits, wildlife, sports 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

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

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