Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, stuck on f1.4

4798 posts
16 years
Saffron Walden,
Essex

Posted 09/09/2010 - 12:14 Link

I used to have one of these lenses and loved it. Later I got a Pentax-A 50mm f1.7 for the convenience of the A setting and sold the Takumar on ebay for £85. However I later discovered that the bokeh on the f1.7 lens was much uglier. So when another of these Takumars came up on ebay again with a stuck aperture I snapped it up for £20 (plus shipping from Israel but we'll ignore that ).

I have since (curse you, LBA!) bought a Pentax-K 50mm f1.2 which also has lovely bokeh, so this lens is now surplus to requirements.

Looking for £23 and shipping within the UK is free. Remember, this lens is only usable wide open at f1.4! The blades do move, but since one is stuck open I doubt they have their intended effect! The rest of lens is in good condition. As most of you will know this is an M42 lens.
Pic of the iris:

Pic taken with this lens:

Tim
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