Pentax Takumar 50mm f1.7

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Inspector’s condition notes

This lens is in excellent cosmetic condition overall, with only light handling marks visible on the exterior. The barrel, rings, and mount look clean and intact, and there are no dents, heavy brassing, or corrosion visible. The lettering and scale markings remain clear and well preserved.

How this lens renders

Compared to other lenses of the same spec 50mm, this Takumar is a standard prime lens designed for practical use in every situation. Wide open at f/1.7, it delivers a nicely thin depth of field, pulling the subject out beautifully from the background. When you stop down to f/2.8, center-frame sharpness improves noticeably, and full sharpness comes through across the f/8 range—ideal for work that calls for fine detail. With an aperture as wide as f/1.7, it melts the background into a soft, creamy blur. The color tones carry that vintage lens character, easy to take further in post-processing. It's a 50mm lens that works in real use on mirrorless bodies through an adapter—an affordable, easy-to-find entry point into the vintage lens line.

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