N°92591 · Family detail
PentaxPortrait·M42 mount·1962
Asahi Super-Takumar 55mm F/1.8
Specifications01
MountM42
Focal length55mm
Max aperturef/1.8
TypePortrait · Prime
Release year1962
Weight164 g
Filter size49 mm
Min focus distance0.45 m
Aperture blades6
Optical elements6
Groups5
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)
Lens hoodScrew-type round
TeleconvertersNot available
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeStandard prime lens
Field Notes02
Asahi Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 is a manual-focus M42 prime lens for general photography and low-light use, offering a bright fixed aperture. Commonly used for portraits and normal-to-short tele-style framing.
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