PENTAX Super Takumar 55mm f1.8 Late Model 41485

This is a Super Takumar 55mm f1.8, late model.
# Late model with beautiful rainbow flares is here

This unit has been disassembled, cleaned, and its operation has been confirmed.
It has been adjusted to a condition that can be used with peace of mind, even for those new to old lenses.

♣︎♣︎ Condition ♣︎♣︎
* Exterior
There are minor scuffs and scratches from use, but overall it is in beautiful condition.
Also, there is slight distortion on the front ring and the distance scale plate is detached.

* Optics
There are traces of thin mold removal on the front element, but it does not affect shooting.
It has been treated to remove yellowing, so there is no yellowing characteristic of the late model.

* Operation
Both the aperture ring and focus ring operate without issue, and the aperture linkage pin and aperture blades move normally.

♣︎♣︎ Flare Evaluation ♣︎♣︎
The sample photos were taken with this unit.

Flare Rank: 1
(5-point scale, 1-5)
While the circular ghost is unclear, the blue spherical flare appears clearly.
It has subtle flares and ghosts for a late model.

♣︎♣︎ Accessories ♣︎♣︎
Lens only.

♣︎♣︎ Mount ♣︎♣︎
M42 screw mount.

* Mount adapters can be included ♪
We have the following mount adapters available.
If you wish to include one, please let us know in the comment section before purchasing.

・Canon EF mount
+800 yen

・SONY E mount
・M4/3 mount
・Fuji X mount
・EOS M mount
+1,500 yen

♣︎♣︎ What kind of lens is this?? ♣︎♣︎
The Super Takumar 55mm f1.8 is a very popular lens for beginners to old lenses.
The late model, which uses thorium lenses, is known for its overwhelming depiction quality, which was once described as reflecting the air.
It is known that flares and ghosts, which are patterns of light, occur when light sources are skillfully incorporated into the frame.
Furthermore, it tends to produce more vibrant flares than the early model.

# Late model with beautiful rainbow flares is here

Size: α E mount