Takumar 7 Elements

Inspector’s condition notes

Used lens in working condition. The optical elements are yellowed from Thorium, giving images that classic vintage look with a slight yellowish tint. The shop normally removes the UV yellowing to keep the lens clear, but some customers actually request this look — so this one comes with it dialed up nice and strong. The optical elements are clean with no scratches, though there is noticeable dust. Focus and aperture turn smoothly like a new lens. All internal components are intact, with some dust particles present as expected for the condition. The exterior body shows use, with scratches and paint loss easily visible throughout the lens.

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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