Used Pentax Asahi Takumar 135mm F/3.5 | M42 | U8

Name: Used Pentax Asahi Takumar 135mm F/3.5 | M42 | U8
Brand: Pentax
SKU: Used Pentax Asahi Takumar 135mm F/3.5 | M42 | U8
Price: 99.99 USD
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SKU:Used Pentax Asahi Takumar 135mm F/3.5 | M42 | U8

MANUFACTURER PART:USEPENASATAK135F35M42-U8

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$99.99

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General - Lens type: Telephoto prime lens - Brand: Asahi Optical Co. / Pentax - Lens name: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 1:3.5/135 - Mount: M42 screw mount - Format compatibility: Full-frame 35mm film - Focal length: 135mm - Maximum aperture: f/3.5 - Minimum aperture: f/22 - Focus: Manual - Autofocus: No - Production period: Approximately 1971–1975
Optical Performance - Optical construction: 4 elements in 4 groups - Angle of view: Approximately 18° diagonally on full-frame - Minimum focusing distance: 1.5m (4.9 ft) - Maximum magnification: Approximately 0.11× - Diaphragm blades: 6 - Coating: Super-Multi-Coating (SMC) - Image stabilization: None
Construction - Filter thread: 49mm - Focus ring: Manual focus - Aperture ring: Yes - Aperture mechanism: Automatic diaphragm with Auto/Manual operation - Lens hood: Compatible screw-in metal hood - Build: Traditional metal-bodied vintage lens - Weather sealing: None
Dimensions - Diameter: Approximately 59.5mm - Length: Approximately 87.5mm - Weight: Approximately 331g (11.7 oz)
Compatibility - Pentax Spotmatic cameras: Compatible with M42 screw-mount bodies. - Spotmatic F, ES, and ESII: The Super-Multi-Coated version supports open-aperture metering on compatible bodies. - Modern mirrorless cameras: Adaptable to Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, and Micro Four Thirds with the appropriate M42 adapter. - Pentax K-mount cameras: Requires an M42-to-K adapter; infinity focus is generally possible with a suitable adapter. - Important: This is a manual-focus lens. Confirm whether your copy has an automatic aperture pin or a manual aperture switch before adapting it.
Key Features - 135mm telephoto perspective for portraits and distant subjects. - f/3.5 maximum aperture. - Super-Multi-Coating designed to improve contrast and reduce flare. - Compact size for a vintage telephoto lens. - 49mm filter thread. - All-manual operation for film photography and adapted digital use.

The Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/3.5 is a classic manual-focus telephoto lens known for its solid construction and straightforward operation. Its 135mm focal length is well suited to portraits, outdoor photography, and isolating subjects against a softer background. The f/3.5 maximum aperture provides useful light-gathering ability, while the Super-Multi-Coating helps preserve contrast when shooting in bright conditions. Its smooth manual focus and traditional aperture ring offer a tactile shooting experience on vintage Pentax film cameras. With a relatively compact body and a weight of around 331g, it is easy to carry compared with many modern telephoto lenses. Using an appropriate adapter, it can also be paired with modern mirrorless cameras for a vintage manual-focus shooting experience.

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