Lens · prime
Super-Takumar 28mm f/3.5
Asahi Optical · 1962-1971
Vintage35mm
A Super-Takumar 28mm wide-angle for M42. The 1966-71 variant described here uses 7 elements in 7 groups with a 49mm filter thread and weighs 208g.
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- f/3.5
- Mount
- M42 Screw
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 7
Known for
- Street photography
- Landscape
- Interiors
- General wide-angle
Considerations
- Single coating
- f/3.5 limits low-light use
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 control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control3, level 3 of 5
Bokeh: Pleasant for wide angle
Rendering: Sharp with punchy colour
Colour: Warm vintage tones
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Sticky aperture
- Dust ingress
- Focus wear
Buying guide
Check which variant you are buying (58mm earlier, 49mm later). Check for clean glass and smooth aperture and focus operation.
Specifications
| Mount | M42 Screw |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Min Focus | 0.4m |
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Weight | 208g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Coating | Single Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £40 - £90
- Mint
- ~£120
Indicative, no dated source.