Description, Notes & Specifications
| Manufactured: | 1967—1971 |
|---|---|
| Camera Mount: | M42x1 |
| Lens Elements / Groups: | 11 / 7 |
| Diaphragm Type: | automatic / manual |
| Diaphragm Blades: | — |
| Angle of View: | 180° |
| Maximum Aperture: | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture: | f/22 |
| Minimum Focus Distance: | 0·2 metres |
| Magnification Factor: | — |
| Filter Size: | – |
| Length: | — |
| Largest Diameter: | — |
| Weight: | — |
| Product Number: | 43841 |
| Serial Number Range: | — |
| My Serial Number: | — |
Fish-eye-Takumar 17mm f/4 — The world’s most efficient fish-eye lens with maximum brightness of f/4. Covers an angle of vision of about 180°. Enables you to view and focus through the viewfinder without keeping the reflex mirror flipped up.1
The mechanical design is actually that of a Super-Takumar.
Distance engravings in yellow (metres) and blue (feet); snapshot indication with red letterings at f/8 and 1·1 metres / 4 feet.
The same optical design was used for the Super-Multi-Coated FISH-EYE-TAKUMAR 1:4/17 lens.
Review
Recommended: Not Tested
References
- Asahi Pentax: Lenses & Accessories [06106]
- van Oosten, G. 1999. The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide. Uitgeverij Jansz.