Asahi Ultra-Achromatic TAKUMAR 1:4.5/85

Description and Review

Description, Notes & Specifications

Manufactured:1968—1975
Camera Mount:M42x1
Lens Elements / Groups:5 / 5
Diaphragm Type:automatic / manual
Diaphragm Blades:
Angle of View:29°
Maximum Aperture:f/4·5
Minimum Aperture:f/22
Minimum Focus Distance:0·6 metres
Magnification Factor:
Filter Size:ø 49 mm (screw)
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Product Numbers:43851
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Ultra-Achromatic TAKUMAR 85mm f/4·5 — Corrections for chromatic aberrations from ultra-violet to infrared wavelengths: from 220µm to 1000µm. Although superb for infrared and visible light photography, main design emphasis is on ultra-violet photography at close distances. Contains no glass; optical elements are made from fluorite and quartz. Filter for ultra-violet photography is 363µm; filters for infrared photography are R62, R68 and 862.1


Lens elements are uncoated.

Review

Recommended: Not Tested

References

  1. Cooper, J.D. 1975. Honeywell Pentax Manual. AMPHOTO.
  2. van Oosten, G. 1999. The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide. Uitgeverij Jansz.