Description, Notes & Specifications
| Manufactured: | 1965—1974 |
|---|---|
| Camera Mount: | M42x1 |
| Lens Elements / Groups: | 6 / 5 |
| Diaphragm Type: | automatic / manual |
| Diaphragm Blades: | 6 / hexagonal |
| Angle of View: | 43° |
| Maximum Aperture: | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture: | f/16 |
| Minimum Focus Distance: | 0·45 metres |
| Magnification Factor: | — |
| Filter Size: | ø 49 mm (screw) |
| Length: | 37·5 mm / 47·5 mm |
| Largest Diameter: | 59 mm |
| Weight: | ≈190 grams |
| Product Numbers: | 37102 37103 37107 |
| Serial Number Range: | — |
| My Serial Number: | 2225368 |
Super-Takumar 55mm f/1·8 & f/2 — Razor-sharp, fully corrected, high-speed standard lenses, using rare-earth glass, designed by top lens designers. Bright f/1·8 or f/2 aperture makes viewing and focusing extremely easy. Their extremely fine resolving power is widely acclaimed by professionals and discriminating amateurs alike. Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm.1
Distance engravings in yellow (metres) and blue (feet); “1:2/55” on front bezel and lettering on diaphragm ring in yellow.
Mark IIA: Product number 37102; introduced 08/1966.
Mark IIB: Product number 37103; introduced 08/1967.
Mark IIC: Product number 37107; introduced 10/1971; has full aperture metering mechanism.
Variations: A/M or Auto/Man. lever; change of coating from purple-blue to pink-blue.
Review
Recommended: Not Tested
References
- Asahi Pentax: Lenses & Accessories [06106]
- van Oosten, G. 1999. The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide. Uitgeverij Jansz.