Asahi Optical Co. Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.8-22
Vendor: | Asahi Optical Co. |
Type Name: | Auto-Takumar |
Focal range: | 55mm | Category: | Normal |
Max. aperture: | 1.8 | Min. aperture: | 22 |
Elements: | 6 in 5 groups | Ap. blades: | 10 |
MFD: | 55cm | Filter Ø: | 46mm |
Weight: | 175g | Year: | 1958-1959 |
Preset aperture: | No | Dimensions (d/l): |
Universal mount: | None |
Info / Description:
The only Takumar lens with
black and chrome "zebra" finish and the last 55/1.8 with 10
aperture blades.
Discontinued in 1959, replaced by lens of the same name but with a different mount with full auto aperture. Optical construction remains the same for both versions and is identical to 55/2.0 except the glass used is of then new higher reflective indexed rare earth glass.
Takumar 55mm f/1.8 versions summary:
Asahi Optical Co. Takumar 55mm f/1.8-22
Asahi Optical Co. Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.8-22
Asahi Optical Co. Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.8-16
Asahi Optical Co. Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8-16
Asahi Optical Co. Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8-16
Asahi Optical Co. SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8-16
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