Pentax Takumar 55mm f2

Complete the set

Add the right adapter for your camera and save 30% on it.

Inspector’s condition notes

This lens is in very good cosmetic condition overall. The exterior finish is clean and intact, with only light handling marks on the mount area and a few minor scuffs visible under close inspection. There are no obvious dents, corrosion, or significant paint wear.

How this lens renders

Compared to the 55mm lens of the same spec, this Takumar stands out for its classic image rendering and the solid, confidence-inspiring feel of its focus action. It's a standard lens that Asahi produced in several versions (Auto, Super, SMC). Wide open at f/2, the center is acceptably sharp, with soft, film-like contrast. Stopping down to f/2.8 brings a noticeable improvement in sharpness, and at f/8 the result is crisp and clean to the eye. The bokeh melts the background smoothly and roundly, without distracting busyness — delivering the gentle, refined character typical of vintage lenses. There's no swirling or soap-bubble effect. Colors render clean and clear, with flexible tonal detail that's well-suited to further grading. The single-coated version gives a hazier, dreamier backlit feel with reduced contrast when pointed into the sun, while the SMC version adds Super-Multi-Coating for noticeably better flare control. If you'd prefer to avoid flare, I'd recommend using a hood when shooting into the light. Overall, it's a compact vintage lens that's genuinely enjoyable to shoot with — well suited to those who love soft, vintage-style tones, and certainly worth adding to a collection.

In the box

Honest disclosure