N°92592 · Family detail
PentaxPortrait·M42 mount·1958
Asahi Takumar 55mm F/1.8
Specifications01
MountM42
Focal length55mm
Max aperturef/1.8
TypePortrait · Prime
Release year1958
Weight164 g
Filter size46 mm
Min focus distance0.55 m
Aperture blades10
Optical elements6
Groups5
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlPreset ring + Aperture ring
TeleconvertersNot available
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeStandard prime lens
Field Notes02
Asahi Takumar 55mm F/1.8 is a manual-focus M42 standard prime lens for general photography, including portraits and low-light use due to its wide maximum aperture.
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