Pentax's fast Takumar fifty in M42 — the 55mm f/1.8 offering a stop more speed than the f/2 version.
The Pentax Takumar 55mm f/1.8 is a fast standard prime from the Pentax Takumar M42 series — an early Takumar before the Super-Takumar and SMC-Takumar lines. M42 mount.
55mm focal length. f/1.8 maximum aperture. Takumar (early formula). Manual focus. M42 screw mount.
The Pentax Takumar 55mm f/1.8 is one of the classic M42 standard primes — fast and well-built. The early Takumar designation predates the Super-Takumar (better coating) and SMC Takumar (multicoating) series. M42 universal screw mount adapts to most modern mirrorless cameras. Popular for adapted shooting.
On the used market the Pentax Takumar 55mm f/1.8 is a classic M42 prime. Condition checks: aperture blades (check for oil), focus helicoid, coatings. M42 mount.