Asahi Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (early)

The Asahi Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (early) is a camera glass that can be used with different mounts. It is a manual focus lens that can produce a beautiful bokeh effect. The lens has several elements that help in producing sharp and clear images. The lens coating helps in reducing reflections and increasing contrast. The lens was manufactured during the early years of photography. The lens has a wide aperture of f/1.4, which allows for more light to enter the lens, making it suitable for low light photography. The build quality of the lens is sturdy and durable. The lens can produce high-resolution images, making it suitable for professional photography.

Optical design

Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

Physical characteristics

Weights 245 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 49 mm lens filter diameter, you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 38 mm long, this small lens should alway be in the camera bag.

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Description

Basic data

TypePrime
MountsM42
FormatFull frame
FocusingManual Focus

Specification

Blades6
Filter (mm)49
Length (mm)38
Min focus (m)0.45
Weight (g)245
Aperture1.4/16
Focal Length (mm)50

Overall rating

4.73
based on 3 reviews

bokeh (4.67)
4.67/5

mechanical quality (5)
5/5

optical quality (4.67)
4.67/5

usability (5)
5/5

value (4.33)
4.33/5

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