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    Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (8-Element Version)

    Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (8-Element Version)

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    The legendary early 8-element Super-Takumar - the rare, sought-after first version and one of the most revered standard primes ever made.

    Key specs:

    • 50mm focal length, f/1.4 maximum aperture
    • 8 elements in 6 groups (including a cemented triplet)
    • M42 screw mount
    • Single-coated
    • Manual focus, auto/manual aperture switch

    Version: We're confident this is the desirable 8-element version, based on the three key identifiers: a blank aperture switch (no "37800" model number, which only the 8-element omits), a measured weight of 243g (the 8-element is heavier than the ~230g 7-element), and a serial number in the correct range. We've done our homework on this one - but if you receive it and determine it isn't the 8-element, we'll happily accept a return, no fuss.

    Condition: Glass is good. The aperture is a little slow/sluggish - very common on these, almost always just old oil on the blades. It can be used in manual mode as-is, or freshened up with a CLA to bring the blades back to snappy.

    This one has sold

    We get Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (8-Element Version)s in regularly — they don't stay long. Tell us what you're after and we'll come back to you.

    Either is fine — whichever you'd rather we used.

    Shipping Shipped via CourierPost, 1–2 working days. Rates and details

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    About the brand

    Pentax

    Pentax is a Japanese camera and lens brand with roots going back to 1919, celebrated for popularising the SLR camera in Japan and for its rugged, weather sealed DSLRs and compact K mount lenses. Now part of Ricoh Imaging, Pentax retains a loyal following among photographers who value its distinctive, old school approach to stills photography.

      Pentax

      Pentax is a Japanese camera and lens brand with roots going back to 1919, celebrated for popularising the SLR camera in Japan and for its rugged, weather sealed DSLRs and compact K mount lenses. Now part of Ricoh Imaging, Pentax retains a loyal following among photographers who value its distinctive, old school approach to stills photography.