Pentax's classic M42 standard prime — the Super-Takumar 55mm f/2 that defined a generation.
The Pentax SMC Takumar 55mm f/2 is a classic manual-focus standard prime from Pentax's Takumar M42 series with Super Multi Coating (SMC). M42 screw mount.
55mm focal length. f/2 maximum aperture. SMC = Super Multi Coating. Manual focus. M42 screw mount.
The Pentax SMC Takumar 55mm f/2 is one of the most popular vintage M42 primes — the SMC coating was Pentax's advanced multicoating system offering excellent contrast and flare resistance for the era. f/2 provides useful low-light performance. M42 universal screw mount adapts to virtually all modern mirrorless cameras. Widely collected and used for adapted shooting.
On the used market the SMC Takumar 55mm f/2 is a popular vintage M42 prime. Condition checks: SMC coating quality, aperture blades (oil check), focus helicoid. M42 mount.