SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 in M42 (duplicate ID 2408), revolutionary coating with warm rendering at budget pricing.
The Pentax Takumar SMC 55mm f/1.8 is a fast standard prime from Pentax's Takumar M42 era. A classic M42 normal prime. M42 screw mount.
55mm focal length. f/1.8 maximum aperture. SMC (Super Multi Coating). Manual focus. M42 screw mount.
The SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 is one of Pentax's most popular vintage lenses — the SMC coating provides excellent flare control, and f/1.8 at 55mm is useful for available-light photography. Adaptable to modern mirrorless via M42 adapters. Note: early Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 versions may have mildly radioactive thorium-containing elements.
On the used market the SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 is a popular vintage standard prime. Condition checks: aperture blades, SMC coating, element yellowing (thorium). M42 screw mount.