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According provided by Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co., Lens made in Japan (first version) many thanks to Vitaly Klyuchevsky, who responded to my request to find such a lens.

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co., Lens made in Japan. Enlarge Image.

This review shows the first version of the Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 lens, which uses an optical circuit with 8 elements in 6 groups. Subsequently, this lens was replaced by Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 with an optical design for 7 elements in 6 groups. Externally, the lenses are very similar, they can be distinguished by the following signs:

• version 8/6 has a red bar, which is responsible for correcting focus during infrared shooting, located to the right of number 4. For version 7/6, the bar is to the left of number 4.
• The rear lens in version 8/6 is slightly stronger than in 7/6.
• all 8/6 versions had an 'A M' aperture switch, the 7/6 versions more often used the 'Auto/Man' switch.
• all 8/6 versions did not have a white dot on the aperture ring near the F / 1.4 value, versions 7/6 might or may not have this point.
• all versions 8/6 did not have a model marker on the aperture mode switch. The rest of the models had markers 37800, 37801, 37802.

The complexity of manufacturing a glued triplet with curved optical elements has led to the fact that in the future a simpler scheme of 7 elements in 6 groups was used. While Super-Takumar 1:1.4/50 8/6 was mentioned as 'Planar killer'since the 7/6 scheme was common, which is classic Planar. Fate decreed that the Planar killer was replaced with the same Planar.

Super-Takumar optical design. Version 7/6 uses a glued doublet, version 8/6 uses a glued triplet.

There is a small 'family' of Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 lens of which four main models can be distinguished: Super-Takumar with 8 lenses (from this review), Super-Takumar with 7 lenses, Super-Multi-Coated Takumar and SMC Takumar.

All major versions of similar lenses Asahi Opt. Co., Takumar / Pentax:

1.2/50

1. SMC PENTAX 1: 1.2 / 50 ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (7/6, 20947, 1975-1984)
2. SMC PENTAX 1:1.2/50 ASAHI OPT. CO.,JAPAN'GOLD' (7/6, 1981)
3. SMC PENTAX-A 1: 1.2 50mm (7/6, 20987, 1984-2004)
4. SMC PENTAX-A 1: 1.2 50mm Special (7/6, 2000)

1.4 / 50 (video)

1. Super takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co., Lens made in Japan (8/6, 358, 1964-1966)
2. Super takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co. Lens made in japan (7/6, 37800, 1965-1971, F/2 in number)
3. Super takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co. Lens made in japan (7/6, 37801, 1965-1971, F/2 dot)
4. Super takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co., Lens made in Japan (7/6, 37802, 1965-1971, comma after 'CO.')
5. Super-Multi Coated TAKUMAR 1: 1.4 / 50 ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (7/6, 37902, 1971-1972)
6. SMC TAKUMAR 1: 1.4 / 50 ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (7/6, 37908, 1972-1975)
7. SMC PENTAX 1: 1.4 / 50 ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (7/6, 20847, 1975-1977)
8. SMC PENTAX-M 1: 1.4 50mm ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (7/6, 20867, 1977-1984)
9. SMC PENTAX-A 1: 1.4 50mm (7/6, 20887, 1984-1989)
10. SMC PENTAX-F 1: 1.4 50mm (7/6, 20827, 1987-1991)
11. SMC PENTAX-FA 1: 1.4 50mm (7/6, 20817, 1991-2023)
12. HD PENTAX-D FA * 1: 1.4 50mm SDMAW (15/9, 21260, 2018->)
13. SMC PENTAX-FA 1: 1.4 50mm Classic (7/6, 2023->)
14. HD PENTAX-FA 1: 1.4 50mm (7/6, 2023->)

1.8 / 55 (video)

1. takumar 1:1.8 f=55mm Asahi OPT. CO., Japan (6/5, 1958, zebra)
2. Auto-takumar 1:1.8 f=55mm Asahi OPT. CO., Japan (6/5, 1958-1960, zebra)
3. Auto-takumar 1:1.8/55 ASAHI OPT. CO., Lens made in Japan (6/5, 1960, with 'R')
4. Auto-takumar 1:1.8/55 ASAHI OPT. CO., Lens made in Japan (6/5, 1960-1962, no 'R', oblique lines of the depth of field)
5. Auto-takumar 1:1.8/55 ASAHI OPT. CO., Lens made in Japan (6/5, 1962, no 'R', straight lines of depth of field)
6. Super takumar 1: 1.8 / 55 Asahi Opt. Co., Lens made in Japan (6/5, 1962, fine ribs, f/1.8 left)
7. Super takumar 1: 1.8 / 55 Asahi Opt. Co., Lens made in Japan (6/5, before 1965, fine ribs, f/1.8 right)
8. Super takumar 1: 1.8 / 55 Asahi Opt. Co. Lens made in japan (6/5, 37106, before 1971, large ribs)
9. Super-Multi Coated TAKUMAR 1: 1.8 / 55 ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (6/5, 37104, 1971-1972)
10. SMC TAKUMAR 1: 1.8 / 55 ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (6/5, 37108, 1972-1975)
11. SMC PENTAX 1: 1.8 / 55 ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (6/5, 20747, 1975-1977)

2 / 55 (1.9 / 55)

1. Auto-takumar 1:1.9 f=55mm Asahi Opt. Co.,Japan (6/5, 1958-1959)
2. Auto-takumar 1: 2 f = 55mm Asahi Opt. Co., Japan (6/5, 1958-1959, zebra)
3. Auto-takumar 1: 2 f = 55mm Asahi Opt. Co., Japan (6/5, 34100, 1958-1959)
4. Super takumar 1: 2 / 55 Asahi Opt. Co., Lens made in Japan (6/5, small fins, F/2 left)
5. Super takumar 1: 2 / 55 Asahi Opt. Co., Lens made in Japan (6/5, small ribs, F/2 on the right)
6. Super takumar 1: 2 / 55 Asahi Opt. Co. Lens made in japan (6/5, 37103, 1962-1973, large ribs)
7. Super takumar 1: 2 / 55 Asahi Opt. Co. Lens made in japan (6/5, 37107, additional aperture pins)
8. SMC TAKUMAR 1: 2 / 55 ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (6/5, 37109, 1973-1975)
9. SMC PENTAX 1: 2 55mm ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (6/5, 1976-1977)

1.7/50

1. SMC PENTAX-M 1: 1.7 50mm ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN (6/5, 20877, 1977-1984)
2. SMC PENTAX-A 1: 1.7 50mm (6/5, 20897, 1984-1989)
3. SMC PENTAX-F 1: 1.7 50mm (6/5, 20837, 1987-1991)
4. SMC PENTAX-FA 1: 1.7 50mm (6/5, 20907, 1991-2004)

2/50

1. SMC PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASAHI OPTICAL CO. (5/5, 20677, 1979-1985)
2. SMC PENTAX-A 1: 2 50mm (5/5, 20697, 1985-1998)

2.2/55

1. takumar 1:2.2/55 Asahi Opt. CO., Japan (6/5, 1961-1963)
2. Auto-takumar 1:2.2/55 ASAHI OPT. CO., Lens made in Japan (6/5, 1961-1963)

2/58

1. takumar 1:2 f=58mm Asahi Opt. Co., Japan (6/4, 1957-1958)
2. takumar 1: 2 f = 58mm Asahi Opt. Co., Japan (6/4, 1957-1958, labeled 'R')

DA (APS-C: 1.4/55 DA* + 1.8/50 DA)

1. SMC PENTAX-DA * 1: 1.4 55mm SDM (9/8, 21790, 2008->)
2. SMC PENTAX-DA 1: 1.8 50mm (6/5, 22177, 2012->)

Asahi-Kogaku (M37x1, 3.5/50 + 2.4/58 -> M42)

1. takumar 1: 3,5 f = 50mm Asahi-kogaku (4/3, 1952, M37×1)
2. takumar 1: 3.5 f = 50mm Asahi-kogaku (4/3, 1952, , M37×1, pre-set)
3. takumar 1: 2.4 f = 58mm Asahi-kogaku (5/3, 1954, M37×1, silver)
4. takumar 1: 2.4 f = 58mm Asahi Opt. Co., Japan (5/3, 1957-1958, M42)

The lens names in this list correspond exactly to the lens name label on the lens barrel (except for the serial number and/or filter diameter).

In parallel with the Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 line, more lines were produced Takumar 1: 1.8 / 55 и Takumar 1: 2 / 55.

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co. on the camera Canon EOS DIGITAL 450D

Main technical specifications Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co.,:

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 is well assembled. The focus ring has no rubberized inserts, rotates approximately 180 degrees. The ring travel is smooth and pleasant. During focusing, the front retractable body does not rotate. Focusing occurs by moving the entire lens block.

Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.2 f = 55mm and Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co.

Below is a detailed view of the lens to accurately identify its version and version.

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co. on the camera Canon EOS DIGITAL 450D

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co. on the camera Canon EOS DIGITAL 450D

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co. on the camera Canon EOS DIGITAL 450D

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co.

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co.

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co.

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co.

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co.

Sample Photos

Pictures from Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi (aka Canon EOS DIGITAL 450D, aka Canon EOS Kiss) An adapter was used for shooting M42-Canon EOS. The photos in the gallery below are shown without processing, on camera JPEG. During shooting was used safety filter Toshiba 49mm SL-C Japan.

Download source files in format JPEG can at this link (126 files in the '.JPG' format, 460 MB).

Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co.

How to use with modern cameras?

Lenses with mounting thread M42 (M42 X 1 / 45.5), such as the lens from this review, are very easy to use on almost any modern digital camera (both SLR and mirrorless), for this it is enough to choose the right adapter (adapter). You do not need to carry out any additional steps to modify the lens.

The cheapest adapters can be found at Aliexpress.com... There are adapters (adapters) with a chip that provide more convenience during shooting, usually chips are used to confirm focus and / or metering exposure, and form the correct EXIF. The chip does not affect the image quality in any way.

For some SLR cameras (for example, with the Nikon F-mount), you need to use adapters with a corrective lens, which allows you to focus correctly at all focusing distances. For any mirrorless cameras, such a lens is not needed, and the adapter is a simple decorated hollow metal tube with an appropriate mount.

For SLR cameras

1. Canon: For cameras Canon EOS with bayonet mount EF / EF-S need an M42-Canon EOS adapter, such an adapter with a chip can be found herewithout chip here.
2. NIKON: For cameras Nikon DX / FXas well as for cameras Fujifilm и Kodak with a Nikon F mount, you need an M42-Nikon F adapter, you can buy such an adapter without a lens and a chip here, with a lens without a chip herewith chip without lens here, with lens and chip here. Why a lens? Why chip?
3. PENTAX: For Pentax cameras with K mount, you need an M42-Pentax K adapter, you can buy such an adapter here.
4. SONY/MINOLTA: For cameras with a Sony / Minolta A mount, you need the M42-Sony A adapter, you can find such an adapter without a chip at this linkwith a chip at this link.
5. OLYMPUS/PANASONIC/LEICA: For cameras with a 4/3 bayonet mount (not to be confused with Micro 4/3!) You need an M42-4 / 3 adapter, you can buy such an adapter here.

For mirrorless cameras

1. SONY: For cameras with 'E'/'FE' mount series SonyNEX и Sony Alpha you need an adapter M42-Sony E (aka M42-Sony Nex), you can find it at this link. An autofocus adapter is also available for these cameras. Techart PRO Leica M - Sony E Autofocus Adapterwhich can be found at this link.
2. OLYMPUS / PANASONIC / KODAK / XIAOMI: For cameras with a bayonet mount Micro 4/3 (Micro 4:3) you need an adapter M42-Micro 4/3, you can find it at this link.
3. CANON M: For cameras with Canon EF-M mount need adapter M42-Canon M, it can be found at this link.
4. CANON R and RF-S: For cameras with Canon RF mount need adapter M42-Canon R, it can be found at this link.
5. Nikon 1: For cameras Nikon 1 Series need adapter M42-Nikon 1, you can find it at this link.
6. Nikon Z: For cameras Nikon Z series (FX/DX) need an adapter M42-Nikon Z, it can be found at this link.
7. FUJIFILM X: For cameras with mount X need an M42-Fuji X adapter, you can find it at this link.
8. FUJIFILM GFX: For medium format cameras G-mount need M42-Fuji GFX adapter, you can find it at this link.
9. SAMSUNG: For cameras with NX mount, you need an M42-Samsung NX adapter, you can find it at this link. There are no adapters for the NX mini camera yet.
10. PENTAX: For Q-mount cameras, you need an M42-Pentax Q adapter, you can find it at this link.
11. SIGMA / PANASONIC / LEICA: For cameras with L mount you need an M42-Leica L adapter, you can find it at this link.
12. LEICA: For cameras with a bayonet mount Leica M need adapter M42-L / M, you can find it at this link.

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Super-Takumar 1: 1.4 / 50 Asahi Opt. Co. and Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.2 f = 55mm

Half a century later position of the assassins Planarov do not occupy Takumara, Distagon 50/1.4 и 55/1.4.

Material prepared Arkady Shapoval.