Asahi Super-Takumar 1:1.9/85

Description and Review

Description, Notes & Specifications

Manufactured:1964—1971
Camera Mount:M42x1
Lens Elements / Groups:5 / 4
Diaphragm Type:automatic / manual
Diaphragm Blades:
Angle of View:29°
Maximum Aperture:f/1·9
Minimum Aperture:f/16
Minimum Focus Distance:0·85 metres
Magnification Factor:
Filter Size:ø 58 mm (screw)
Length:
Largest Diameter:
Weight:
Product Numbers:364 / 43640
Serial Number Range:
My Serial Numbers:

Super-Takumar 85mm f/1·9 — A new, ultra-fast 5-element lens which produces an image slightly larger than the standard lens. Perfect for available light portraiture, nature studies, and sport coverage. Used as a standard, general purpose lens by many photographers. Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm; supplied with special lenshood.1


Distance engravings in yellow (metres) and blue (feet).


Variations: Lettering on front bezel is either round (six-digit lenses) or oval (seven-digit lenses); last samples are multi-coated.

Review

Recommended: Not Tested

References

  1. Asahi Pentax: Lenses & Accessories [06106]
  2. van Oosten, G. 1999. The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide. Uitgeverij Jansz.