Takumar 7 Elements

Inspector’s condition notes

Lens in good condition. Optical elements are perfect with no scratches. Focus and aperture operate smoothly like a new lens. Internal components are tight, with no internal lens movement or rattling. The exterior body shows use, with visible scratches and paint loss commonly seen on the lens body.

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.

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