Lens · prime
Super-Takumar 35mm f/3.5
Asahi Optical · 1962-1971
Vintage35mm
A compact 5-element, 4-group Super-Takumar 35mm wide-angle for M42, with a 49mm filter thread and 45cm minimum focus.
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Max aperture
- f/3.5
- Mount
- M42 Screw
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 5 / 4
Known for
- Landscape
- Street photography
- Travel
- Budget quality
Considerations
- Slow f/3.5 aperture
- 5 aperture blades
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 control4, level 4 of 5
Bokeh: Smooth for simple design
Rendering: Clean, sharp vintage rendering
Colour: Warm single-coated tones
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Sticky aperture
- Focus ring wear
Buying guide
Check aperture and focus operation, and inspect the glass for haze or fungus.
Specifications
| Mount | M42 Screw |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Min Focus | 0.45m |
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Weight | 150g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 5 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Coating | Single Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £25 - £60
- Mint
- ~£80
Indicative, no dated source.