Super-Multi-Coated Macro Takumar 50mm f4

The image shows a Super-Multi-Coated Macro Takumar 50mm f4 camera lens and its lens cap. The lens features engraved markings, indicating its specifications, and is placed on a light surface.

The Super-Takumar Super-Multi-Coated Macro Takumar 50mm f4 lens is a metal body macro lens capable of 1:2 macro reproduction.

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Brief History

The Super-Takumar Super-Multi-Coated Macro Takumar 50mm f4 lens was produced by the Asahi Optical Company (later known as Pentax) in the 1960s and 1970s. The Super-Takumar series of lenses was known for its excellent optical quality and solid construction.

Several variants were produced. The first Macro-Takumar was constructed differently from the later variants and had a 1x magnification. The subsequent variants had the same optics and 0.5x magnification.

The following information is for the lens I used: the latest model and version.

A Super-Multi-Coated Macro Takumar 50mm f4 camera lens with markings for aperture settings and focus distance, placed on a white background alongside its front cap. The lens features a vintage design with a gold label indicating its quality.
The Super-Multi-Coated Macro Takumar 50mm f4 lens

Characteristics of the Macro Takumar 50mm f4

This is a manual focus macro prime lens with 0.5x magnification. I use it with a Pentax Spotmatic film camera.

  • Lens mount: M42
  • Lens optics: 4 elements, 3 groups
  • Aperture blades: 5
  • Max./Min. aperture: f4/f22
  • Minimum focus distance: 0,23 m
  • Filter size: 49 mm
  • Size: 57 x 54 mm
  • Weight: 248 g
A close-up view of a Super-Multi-Coated Macro Takumar 50mm f4 lens with various aperture settings marked on the barrel, positioned beside its circular lens cap, showcasing its detailed design and manufacturing quality.

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