{"product_id":"super-takumar-55mm-f-1-8-vg-th-sep26-02","title":"Super-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 Super-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\u003eLens Mount:\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 VG-TH-SEP26-02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/1.8\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 Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 (VG-TH-SEP26-02) has been inspected and cleaned by CPB Darkroom and is in excellent working condition. The manual focus ring operates correctly, while the aperture ring and aperture mechanism function as intended. The Manual\/Auto aperture switch operates correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optics have been cleaned and are clear and in excellent condition, with no significant optical issues noted during inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, the lens body is in excellent condition, showing only minor signs of wear consistent with age and regular use. The images shown depict the exact lens you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 is a classic manual-focus standard prime from Asahi Pentax's well-regarded Takumar lens series. Its 55mm focal length provides a natural perspective suitable for portraits, street photography, everyday subjects, travel, and general-purpose film photography. The bright f\/1.8 maximum aperture provides useful low-light capability while allowing for shallow depth of field and pleasing subject separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens uses the widely adopted M42 screw mount, making it compatible with a range of vintage M42-mount 35mm SLR cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll lenses sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for optical condition, focusing operation, aperture responsiveness, mount integrity, and overall mechanical functionality. Any cosmetic, optical, or functional notes are clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5f4092c5-7fff-e233-3c8c-7cb674d0f7fb\"\u003eRefund Policy- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.chennaiphotobiennale.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003ehttps:\/\/shop.chennaiphotobiennale.com\/policies\/refund-policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PENTAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50541021790291,"sku":"VG-TH-SEP26-02","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/0317\/6755\/files\/img_16Large_949c5533-1901-4fc9-a1fa-411af4cc4425.jpg?v=1790420838","url":"https:\/\/shop.chennaiphotobiennale.com\/products\/super-takumar-55mm-f-1-8-vg-th-sep26-02","provider":"CPB Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}