Brief overview of ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

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ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35. increase.

In short

ASAHI OPT. Co. The Super-Takumar 1:2/35 is an old compact manual focus prime designed for M42 x 1/45.5 film cameras.

ASAHI OPT. Co. The Super-Takumar 1:2/35 is primarily interesting as an inexpensive, fast, moderately wide-angle lens for full-frame cameras.

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super-Takumar 1:2/35 is well assembled, pleasant to work with, with a nice pattern, it creates a quite sharp image even at F/2.0.

Of the obvious shortcomings - very strong yellow coloring of the image. In addition, ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35 very afraid of light and has very strong vignetting at f/2.0.

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

History

There are four main versions of the Takumar 1:2/35 lens:

  1. Super-Takumar 1:2/35, 1963-1966, old optical design 8/7, diameter 67 mm, code 368
  2. Super-Takumar 1:2/35, 1966-1967, old optical design 8/7, diameter 67 mm, code 43680
  3. Super-Takumar 1:2/35, 1967-1971, new optical design 8/7, diameter 49 mm, code 43931 (shown in this review)
  4. Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 1:2/35, 1971-1974, new optical design 8/7, diameter 49 mm, code 43932
ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

Main technical characteristics of Super-Takumar 1:2/35:

Review Instance Name ASAHI OPT. Co. LENS MADE IN JAPAN Super-Takumar 1:2/35 3061410
Basic properties
  • M42 - the lens uses an interchangeable mount / shank for the popular M42 x 1 / 45.5 thread
  • manual focus only
  • aperture control ring
  • MAN. / AUTO - aperture control ring operation switch
  • lens suitable for full-frame cameras
  • 43931 - model identifier code
Front Filter Diameter 49 mm, metal thread for filters
Focal length 35 mm
Zoom ratio 1 X (this is a fixed lens, it does not have a zoom)
Designed by for film cameras with a frame size of 24 x 36
Number of aperture blades 6 petals. Light matte petals
Tags
  • focus distance scale in meters (yellow) and feet (blue), available in meters: 5, 3, 2, 1.4, 1.0, 0.8, 0.65, 0.55, 0.45, 0.4 and infinity mark
  • depth of field scale for f/4, 8, 11 (dash only), 16
  • red mark-line for working in the infrared spectrum
  • aperture value
  • MAN./AUTO marks for automatic or manual iris control
  • 43931 - model identification code, printed on the back of the MAN./AUTO switch
Diaphragm from f / 2 to f / 16.

The lens has an aperture control ring.

On the aperture control ring there are marks for f / 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16.

The aperture control ring rotates with clicks. There is one intermediate value between all pairs of numbers (except F/11<->F/16)

MDF 0.4 meters

Maximum magnification ratio 1:9

The weight 240 grams (measured)
Optical design 8 elements in 7 groups

Optical design ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35The lens does not use special optical elements in its optical design.

Lens hood Must be screwed into the thread of the front filter.
Manufacturer country LENS MADE IN JAPAN (lens made in Japan)
Period 1967-1971
Price About 50 cu for used option.

Prices for modern Pentax lenses can be viewed on the E-Catalog.

ASAHI OPT version. Co. Super-Takumar 1:2/35 from this review, with M42 mounting thread, is easy to install on almost any modern digital camera. How to do it - ask in the comments.

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

Assembling, focusing

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super-Takumar 1:2/35 is well built.

The focus ring is not rubberized, metal, with large ribs, rotates approximately 135 degrees (3/8 of a full turn). The movement of the ring is smooth and pleasant. During focusing, the front retractable part of the body frame does not rotate. Focusing occurs by moving the entire lens block.

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

Sample photos (Full Frame)

Pictures in the gallery were obtained using legendary camera Canon EOS-1 Ds Mark II (Full Frame, 17 MP) and a simple adapter M42 -> Canon EF. Converting and processing original RAW files with the original Canon Digital Photo Professional 4 utility.

It is difficult to sight through the optical viewfinder - the entire image is painted in a post-apocalyptic yellow tint. Auto white balance tries hard, but doesn't always succeed. Very strong vignetting and a serious abundance of flare and chromatic aberrations force you to stop shooting as soon as possible.

RAW '.CR2' original photos can be download / watch this link (20+ photos).

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

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.

If you have any questions on compatibility and adapters - ask in the comments (comments do not require any registration at all).

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

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Comments: 14, on the topic: Brief review of ASAHI OPT. Co. Super Takumar 1:2/35

  • Gregory

    Some of these 35/2s are radioactive, a dosimeter would do well to check. They also say the yellowness goes away if the sun lies down for a day, so that there is more ultraviolet radiation.

    • Andrei

      Again radshiza in the comments of takumars

      • B. R. P.

        And how without it)

    • Trueash

      One smart person says that radioactive lenses can really hurt if crushed and eaten :)

      • Victor

        And not once, but over the years :-)

        • Joe

          I do not recommend trying crushed glass even once, not even radioactive.

      • Onotole

        And yet, they say that when wearing Takumar, then the rolls itch)

    • Joe

      Video about checking old lenses for radioactivity:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaAOMPvlTaU

  • Igor

    For what I love your articles, so for the very complete information. All on the shelves.
    Thank you!

  • Sergei

    Super Takumar 35mm/2 has a high probability of being radioactive.
    Although the radiation level is one and a half times lower than that of the Takumar 55mm / 1,8
    Yellowness is partially treated with UV irradiation.
    http://fockert.xs4all.nl/~pentax/radioactive_lenses/radioactive.html

  • Sergei

    Addendum: Early versions of this Super Takumar with a 67mm filter diameter have a chance of being radioactive.

    • B. R. P.

      You already scared everyone here

      • Sergei

        The radiation level of the old Super Takumar 35mm / 2 is noticeably lower than that of similar fifty dollars of that era. If used occasionally, most of the risks can be avoided. But at the airport or when crossing the border, sensors may work, and the lens will be confiscated.
        When this lens was new, the background was mostly alpha radiation (which is easily shielded by plastic caps). But now, in 50-60 years, due to the decay of thorium, gamma prevails, which is difficult to screen.
        With short-term use, the total dose taken is small, and lower than with an x-ray. But it is better to store this subject away and in a metal cabinet.

  • Sergei

    Must be purchased, glass is interesting

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