Description, Notes & Specifications
| Manufactured: | 1971—1975 |
|---|---|
| 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 Numbers: | 43842 |
| Serial Number Range: | — |
| My Serial Numbers: | — |
Super-Multi-Coated FISH-EYE TAKUMAR 17mm f/4 — Unusually compact as compared to other fish-eye lenses, provides 180° diagonal field of view with full-frame image, corner to corner. Popularly known for creative manipulation of subjects, utilizing spherical optical distortions radiating from centre towards periphery. Other applications include meteorological, architectural, and underwater photography; also, coverage within extremely tight areas at close range. Three built-in filters, plus gelatin filter frame at rear.1
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 as the Fish-eye-Takumar 1:4/17 lens.
Three built-in filters: UV, yellow, and orange; holder for gelatine filters on the rear of the lens.
Review
Recommended: Not Tested
References
- Cooper, J.D. 1975. Honeywell Pentax Manual. AMPHOTO.
- van Oosten, G. 1999. The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide. Uitgeverij Jansz.