{"product_id":"asahi-opt-co-super-takumar-55mm-f-1-9","title":"Asahi Opt. Co. Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsahi Opt. Co. Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 - Good Condition | Classic Fast Standard Prime in M42 Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asahi Opt. Co. Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 is a beautifully crafted vintage standard prime from Asahi's celebrated Takumar lens lineage — a series renowned for exceptional build quality, outstanding optical performance, and a rendering character that remains highly sought after by photographers and collectors worldwide. The 55mm focal length delivers a natural and flattering standard perspective that excels in portrait, street, and everyday photography. Super-Takumar multi-coating ensures excellent contrast and colour accuracy, while the all-metal construction and smooth focus ring provide a tactile shooting experience that modern plastic lenses simply cannot replicate. In M42 mount, it adapts effortlessly to virtually any modern mirrorless or film body via adapter. Serial number SR 4280441.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55mm focal length — natural standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast f\/1.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and beautiful background separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-Takumar multi-coating for excellent contrast, colour accuracy, and flare resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of film and digital bodies via adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid all-metal construction of the highest quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuine classic from Asahi Optical Co.'s golden era of lens making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to barrel or mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; Super-Takumar coatings intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly and precisely; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 is one of those lenses that photographers seek out for its exceptional combination of sharpness, rendering character, and build quality. The multi-coating delivers outstanding contrast and colour accuracy, and the f\/1.8 aperture gives you beautiful subject separation at portrait distances. On a modern mirrorless body via adapter it's a genuinely rewarding and characterful everyday prime.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsahi Opt. Co. Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 lens (M42 mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear lens caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Asahi Optical Co. (Pentax)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: SR 4280441\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: M42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Aperture: f\/1.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Aperture: f\/16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngle of View: 43°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.45m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter Thread: 49mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: All-metal barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Prime Lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hard to Find Camera Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57149828333908,"sku":"B128W5989MR","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_9759_3ba6b552-4bf5-4c6e-9c2b-1d1395341841.jpg?v=1789474037","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/de\/products\/asahi-opt-co-super-takumar-55mm-f-1-9","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}