Lens · prime
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7 55mm f/3.5
Pentax · from 1969
Discontinuedmedium-format
The original Takumar 55mm wide angle for the 6x7 system, an f/3.5 design with 100mm filters. It was replaced in 1979 by the smc PENTAX-6x7 55mm f/4, a different optical design. Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7 55mm f/3.5: 8 elements in 7 groups, 8 aperture blades, 0.45m minimum focus, 100mm filter thread, 920g.
- Focal length
- 55mm
- Max aperture
- f/3.5
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 8 / 7
Known for
- Landscapes
- Vintage character
Considerations
- Older coatings
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 control3, level 3 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control4, level 4 of 5
Bokeh: Wide angle
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 1:3.5/55
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7
1971-1979
Engraved Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6x7 1:3.5/55
Same optics
Common issues
- Age-related issues
Buying guide
Early version with Takumar character.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 55mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 0.45m |
| Filter Size | 100mm |
| Weight | 920g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $200 - $400
- Mint
- ~$500
Indicative, no dated source.