N°110132 · Family detail
PentaxTelephoto·M42 mount·1968
Asahi Ultra-Achromatic-Takumar 85mm F/4.5
Specifications01
MountM42
Focal length85mm
Max aperturef/4.5
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1968
Weight248 g
Filter size49 mm
Min focus distance0.6 m
Aperture blades6
Optical elements5
Groups5
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)
Lens hoodScrew-type round
TeleconvertersNot available
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeShort telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Pentax M42-mount 85mm prime lens with a fixed f/4.5 aperture. Ultra-Achromatic Takumar design intended for general telephoto use and portraits, with a non-macro close-focus capability.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The M42 screw mount has a flange distance of 45.46 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Many M42 lenses close the aperture only when a pin at the rear is pressed. Use an adapter that presses the pin, or set the A/M switch to M.
- Sony EAdapter · 27.46 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 25.46 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 29.46 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 27.76 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 25.46 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 26.21 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 18.76 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 27.46 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 1.46 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Nikon F.
Other Mounts03
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