Asahi TAKUMAR 83mm F/1.9

Specifications01

MountM37

Focal length83mm

Max aperturef/1.9

TypePortrait · Prime

Release year1953

Weight370 g

Filter size49 mm

Min focus distance1.2 m

Aperture blades20

Optical elements7

Groups4

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlPreset ring + Aperture ring

TeleconvertersNot available

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeShort telephoto prime lens

Field Notes02

Asahi Takumar 83mm f/1.9 is a manual-focus prime portrait lens for M37 (Pentax) screw-mount cameras. It offers a wide f/1.9 maximum aperture for low-light and shallow depth-of-field use.

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