FS: Super Multi Coated Takumar 85mm f1.8

I have an excellent condition Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f1.8 with original caps and metal hood. Focus is beautifully smooth, aperture is responsive, coatings are very good (some minor marks), optics are clear (some minor dust, as expected for its age).

If anyone is interested I can add some images but it will be sent of to another place (at a much higher price) in a few weeks if not sold here.

Price: £185 plus P&P

UK sale only

A few images of the lens...



















There is a small speck of black paint missing on the filter ring, there are some cleaning marks - but the overall coatings are pretty good - some minor dust!

The photos are taken with one of my Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f1.4 8 element lenses coupled with a 12mm extension tube.

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This Flickr album may help...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/62460860@N05/albums/72177720331976482

You might have to fiddle with the link because this site appears to cut it off at the @ symbol

Reserved

John, do you know if the 1.9 and 1.8 versions are significantly different?

Both have a good reputation but the 1.8 tends to be favoured for better contrast and some prefer the bokeh - I've owned several copies of both and was always happy with the results. I believe the optical formula of the f1.8 was carried forward to the K series 1.8 which IMO is superb.

Pentax haven't made a poor 85mm though - some have improved qualities over others but they are all very capable

Many thanks! I have an 85/1.9 and SMC-M 85/2 - so closing my eyes to this one! Hopefully, sold by now.

SOLD

It's taken me a while to get around to posting as I'm currently in Edinburgh and on holiday visiting places and people, but I wanted to report that John's 85mm Takumar was received very well packed and in excellent condition. It is now being very much enjoyed and put to use photographing all sorts, but especially around the coast.



Mara on the beach by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr



Flower bokeh by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr



Edinburgh blossom by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr



Doorway of the Japanese garden by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr



North Berwick by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr



Causeway puddle by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr



Melrose Abbey by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr



Coffee & Churros by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr



North Berwick by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr



Wooden trail by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Great to see it being put to such good use already

Nice shots
On a side note the butcher in North berwick does great haggis