Provenance & certification
Takumar 7 Elements
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Condition assessed 20/1/2026
How we gradeInspector’s condition notes
The lens has been heavily used. The rear glass element has a mark that does not affect image quality. The focus and aperture operate smoothly, like a new lens. Internal components are tight, with no play or internal movement sounds. The exterior body condition is near-mint, but there are some paint chips or 2-3 scratches around the lens barrel edge, focus ring, or aperture ring (you have to look closely to see them).
How this lens renders
The Pentax Takumar 7 Elements 50mm f/1.4 is renowned for its strong bokeh, which excels in blurring backgrounds smoothly at close focus without introducing swirl or bubble effects. Compared with a typical fast fifty of its era, this lens also stands out for its sharpness, enhanced by a radioactive rear element in later versions. The Super-Multi-Coated versions provide improved contrast and considerably reduce flare, a common issue in earlier, less-coated iterations. Shooters appreciate the combination of high contrast and sharpness, although the propensity for flare remains a notable limitation in non-SMC versions.
In the box
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Honest disclosure
Pentax Takumar 7 Elements
The 7-element Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is a legendary M42 standard lens from Asahi Optical Co. (Pentax), nicknamed 'Planar Killer,' prized for its build quality, sharpness, and character.
What this lens can do
Example photos of this lens model, gathered from around the web — not shots of this exact copy.