A workhorse standard lens that is both a solid performer and incredibly affordable. There's a reason why even to today the Takumar lenses enjoy immense popularity. They're sharp and practically industructable. Like all vintage 50mm f/1.4s the wide open look can be a little dreamy but stopped down you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between photos from this lens and modern lenses. I was extremely lucky and was given mine for free when the CEO of the company I was working for was cleaning his desk. If you're looking at vintage M42 lenses and are not sure where to start it's hard to go wrong with any of the Takumar lenses.
Specifications
Mount: M42 Screw Mount
Focal Length: 50mm
Aperture Range: f/1.4 - f/16
Minimum Focus: 0.45m
Weight: 230g
Filter Thread: 49mm
Collection Information
Date Acquired: Approximately 2013
Serial Number: 3813599
Purchase Price: Free
Going Price: ~$50
Condition: Rear auto/manual ring fell off and there's some edge wear but otherwise great
Resolution/Vignetting f/1.4
Resolution/Vignetting f/2.8
Resolution/Vignetting f/4
Resolution/Vignetting f/5.6
Bokeh/Macro f/1.4
Bokeh/Macro f/4
