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Pentax SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 : Specifications and Opinions

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The Pentax SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1958 to 1972 (discontinued). The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization.

9 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	55 mm
Angle of view	43°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.8
Aperture blades	6
Lenses/Groups	6 elements in 5 groups
Min. focus distance	0.45 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.17x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	No
Filters	49 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	201 g
Dimensions	x mm
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Vademekum86

sent on February 11, 2019

Pros: Nice construction, soft focus ring and diaphragm clicks. Its use especially for mirrorless camera to adapt without problems

Cons: In large openings there is distortion, it looks sharp at f3.5

Opinion: Nice construction of frame m42 to any mount so much in sony, fujifilm, etc. It feels robust, all metal from its mechanisms. Difragm rings, focus. In high apertures of diaframas you feel its distortions, Its sweet point of focus f2.8. It is a beautiful lens that produces a very nice bokeh. Nice contrast and balanced. Compound 6 elements in 5 groups. He is objective has no impediment when making videos, or photos.

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Stefano Banda

sent on November 02, 2018

Pros: sharpness, brightness, light and manageable, construction

Cons: No one in particular

Opinion: Purchased from a friend at €60, in my opinion it is worth many more. It strikes above all an unsuspected sharpness, good already at full aperture, especially in the center, but that already closing of a stop becomes excellent. Do not believe, if you think about the age of this optic (1972). Definitely not afraid of the 24 MP's of the Pentax K-3. The opening of f/1.8 allows to shoot without too many worries even in conditions of light not optimal, provided of course to focus well, because focusing with precision at full aperture, without autofocus, is anything but easy. Careful construction and robust materials, nothing to do with the "Plasticotti" of today, even of high range, but nevertheless it is small and quite light and it is very good. Also on my specimen the aperture and diaphragm nuts are perfect and make it enjoyable to use it. Color rendition that may seem slightly cold but it's actually very natural. The only detail that betrays the age of the project is the resistance to flare only discreet, but still in some cases does better than so many other peers. Having the M42 graft can fit to cameras of different brands with a simple adapter ring, but of course it makes the best of Pentax and, in general, with stabilised sensors. To have absolutely. Rated 10 full

Photos taken with Pentax SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8

Untitled Photo

by P.a.t 62
44 comments, 3448 views

HI RES 6.9 MP

The Sentinel

by Enrico Chiambalero
21 comments, 1203 views

HI RES 23.0 MP

Tulips and bokeh

by Donze
5 comments, 2454 views

Coins of yesterday and today..

by Uccio 88
16 comments, 946 views

HI RES 10.9 MP

Blue flowers in afternoon

by Hasham2
1 comments, 766 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

I'm lost!

by Donze
1 comments, 2494 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

Lucy

by Phshoot
4 comments, 1244 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

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Self-portrait

by Donze
8 comments, 1751 views

Portrait in cup 2

by Donze
1 comments, 1647 views

Fog 4

by Enrico Chiambalero
5 comments, 561 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Untitled Photo

by Gioberti
0 comments, 715 views

Lucy

by Phshoot
0 comments, 890 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

Color Blind Mirror

by Gioberti
0 comments, 836 views

Portrait in the yard

by Donze
4 comments, 1597 views

by Colorsacco
2 comments, 776 views

Fly

by B.massimiliano
2 comments, 1579 views

Untitled Photo

by Fabrizio Rigato
1 comments, 1010 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

Rays

by Enrico Chiambalero
1 comments, 345 views

HI RES 23.0 MP

Yellow Tulips

by Hasham2
2 comments, 692 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Lily Martagon

by Gioberti
2 comments, 745 views

HI RES 10.0 MP

What the eye Bubo Bubo !!!!

by Donze
3 comments, 1658 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

My beast

by Donze
0 comments, 1324 views

Pen on the paper

by Btrevn
0 comments, 721 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

Sharpness Urbana

by Gioga77
5 comments, 2420 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

Arabesques

by Donze
0 comments, 1050 views

Rorschach ... and flowers.

by Donze
2 comments, 1489 views

Buobo BN

by Donze
1 comments, 1400 views

HI RES 9.8 MP

Lily Martagon

by Gioberti
0 comments, 579 views

Paeonia delicate

by Donze
3 comments, 1260 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

Tulips and bokeh 2

by Donze
1 comments, 1514 views

Macro

by Gioberti
0 comments, 846 views

Macro

by Gioberti
0 comments, 614 views

HI RES 5.3 MP

Mountain

by Gioberti
0 comments, 538 views

HI RES 10.0 MP

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Umbrella

by Graziano Mazzetta
2 comments, 739 views

HI RES 26.0 MP

Golden Moments, In

by Buck81
0 comments, 383 views

Towards Passo S.Marco, from the lakes of Ponteranica (Bg)

by Gioberti
0 comments, 336 views

HI RES 15.8 MP

Lombardy Countryside

by Gioberti
0 comments, 711 views

HI RES 10.0 MP

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Pentax SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 : Specifications and Opinions

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