I had a look on ebay as I thought I might have overpriced it but actually I think it's good value based on recent sales.

I've never really explored this lens in truth, only ever used it for a few shots which I now can't find. I do remember thinking it is better than the reviews might suggest. And it is titchy.

Thanks to the correcter of the title.

Here are a few images with this lens:




The Best Dog In The World, Always




The Best Boy In The World, Sometimes




Wide open, some interesting potential on the dreamy look front:




Everyone should try a Takumar. The M42 lenses do have the advantage over K mount that you can use them manually stopped down in Av mode. Not to be sniffed at, that.

Will nobody take this up?

It's a fantastic lens that needs a good home. The 55 f1.8 in all its variants is the best bargain in the Pentax catalogue imo. It is a joy to use at f1.8 to f2.8 giving a dreamy quality that has a sharpness and detail but also a lovely softness too. Stopped down there is impressive sharpness and detail. I paid £40 for it which was probably a little too much but it has been worth every penny as it has taught me a lot and was my entry point into K series lenses (Takumars in all but mount).

Here are some images from tonight's dog walk. I find it one of those lenses that just makes something out of nothing and inspires creativity. When you lack inspiration, put this on the camera and it just has that bit extra, makes you look for what you might overlook:








A shrine seems to have popped up in the woods, a sad story here I think:

This delightful little piece of engineering will be on its way to Wales soon.

This lens is sold subject to payment. Thanks for the endorsement David.

Taken near Dungeness, Kent. Sometime in the far future when the Moon is finally overcome by the Earth's gravitational pill. Note the bystanders in retro early 21st century clothing.

Pretty good result with a 400. Just to put a supermoon in context:

This M42 screwmount lens is the last Takumar version and the one that got me addicted to the subsequent K series which were optically identical. It's a lovely little lens in excellent condition, a real pleasure to use with a silky smooth long throw focus ring. I haven't got a rear cap for this, the front one is a cheapo. I'm asking for £35 plus postage.
















I've put a few images that I took with this little belter of a lens on this thread.

A 1960's Super Takumar 55mm f1.8 in M42 mount lens. A nice lens with a dollop of character. It's cosmetically in very good condition, optically and mechanically sound. It's about my age but seems to have held up rather better. £35 plus postage.

Please note that despite the title this is a Takumar not the rarer Takimar.

Comes with metal front cap. No rear cap but it will be attached to a Pentax Sv which is included for parts only. The case is in nice condition, just a couple of little scuffs on the front.

What's the GR site?