Lens · prime
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7 150mm f/2.8
Pentax · from 1969
Discontinuedmedium-format
The Takumar 150mm f/2.8 short telephoto for the original Pentax 6x7, made as Super-Takumar (1969) and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar (from 1971). It was not carried over into the Pentax 67 range. Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7 150mm f/2.8: 5 elements in 5 groups, 9 aperture blades, 1.5m minimum focus, 67mm filter thread, 768g.
- Focal length
- 150mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 5 / 5
Known for
- Portraits
- Low light
- Vintage look
Considerations
- Older design
- Less common
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance3, level 3 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Classic Takumar
Rendering: Vintage character
Colour: Warm Takumar
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
Super-Takumar/6x7
1969-1971
Engraved SUPER-TAKUMAR/6x7 1:2.8/150
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7
1971-?
Engraved Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6x7 1:2.8/150
Same optics
Common issues
- Age-related wear
Buying guide
Original 67 lens. Check for haze and focus.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 150mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Min Focus | 1.5m |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Weight | 768g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 5 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $300 - $500
- Mint
- ~$600
Indicative, no dated source.