Pentax's vintage wide-angle — the Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5 in M42 mount.
The Super-Takumar 35mm f/3.5 is a wide-angle M42 screw-mount lens from Asahi Optical's Super-Takumar range, featuring multi-layer anti-reflection coating for improved flare resistance over earlier Takumar designs. The 35mm focal length gives a moderate wide-angle perspective for documentary and street photography.
35mm focal length, f/3.5 maximum aperture, M42 screw mount, Super-Multi Coated (SMC) formula.
The Super-Takumar 35mm f/3.5 provides a useful wide-angle view for 35mm film photography with the characteristic Takumar rendering — good contrast, smooth tonal gradation, and the slightly warm colour palette of SMC coating. The relatively modest f/3.5 aperture limits low-light usefulness but performance at f/5.6 is sharp across the field.
Inspect for fungus, haze, and coating condition. Confirm M42 thread engagement is clean. Aperture blades should be oil-free. Check focus helicoid operates smoothly.