📸 Description
Step into the world of vintage photography with the Asahi Optical Co. Super-Takumar 35mm f/3.5 M42 prime lens. Renowned for its build quality and pleasant rendering, this wide-angle gem is perfect for capturing beautiful images with a distinct character. It's a fantastic choice for M42 film camera enthusiasts or those looking to adapt classic glass to modern mirrorless systems.
💡 Key Benefits
Achieve classic wide-angle perspectives with a celebrated vintage prime lens.
Benefit from robust, all-metal construction ensuring durability and smooth operation.
Enjoy versatile M42 screw mount compatibility, easily adaptable to many cameras.
Enhance image contrast and reduce flare with the included generic lens hood.
⚙️ Features
Focal Length: 35mm (wide-angle prime)
Aperture: f/3.5 (max) to f/22 (min) with "A/M" switch
Mount Type: M42 Screw Mount
Construction: All-metal barrel, smooth focus & aperture rings
Serial Number: 1788273
Origin: Lens made in Japan
📌 Condition
Rated 4/5. The lens is in excellent vintage condition with minor cosmetic wear consistent with age, primarily light superficial scuffs on the black metal barrel. The glass elements are clear and free from deep scratches, fungus, or haze. Aperture blades are clean and snappy, and both focus and aperture rings turn smoothly. M42 mount threads are clean.
📦 What's Included
Asahi Optical Co. Super-Takumar 35mm f/3.5 M42 Lens (S/N: 1788273) and one generic cylindrical lens hood.
🌟 Why This Product?
This Super-Takumar 35mm offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of photographic history, delivering distinctive image quality and a tactile shooting experience that modern lenses often lack. It's an excellent addition for collectors and creators seeking character.
🔑 Keywords
Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm, f/3.5 lens, M42 screw mount, vintage prime lens, wide angle, manual focus, film photography, mirrorless adapter, made in Japan, Takumar 1788273
