{"product_id":"asahi-super-multi-coated-takumar-55mm-f-1-8-vg72","title":"Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 Lens | M42 Screw Mount | Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pentax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55mm f\/1.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Prime Lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e M42 Screw Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm Full Frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPB Lens Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/1.8 – f\/16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual Focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 (VG72) has been inspected, cleaned, and serviced by CPB Darkroom and is in excellent working condition. The optics are in excellent condition, with clear glass and no significant optical defects observed. The focus ring, aperture ring, and control dials operate smoothly and correctly, providing reliable mechanical performance. The lens has also been serviced to ensure proper operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, the lens body is in excellent condition with only minor signs of use consistent with age. The images shown depict the exact lens you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 is one of the most celebrated M42 mount lenses ever produced, renowned for its exceptional sharpness, rich contrast, and beautiful colour rendition. Its advanced multi-coating helps reduce flare and improve contrast, while the bright f\/1.8 aperture makes it ideal for portraits, street photography, everyday shooting, and low-light situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll lenses sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for optical clarity, mechanical reliability, and aperture responsiveness, with any imperfections clearly noted and reflected in the condition grade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PENTAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45360473669715,"sku":"VG72","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/0317\/6755\/files\/Image_65Large.jpg?v=1780655215","url":"https:\/\/shop.chennaiphotobiennale.com\/products\/asahi-super-multi-coated-takumar-55mm-f-1-8-vg72","provider":"CPB Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}