Lens · prime
Takumar/6x7 600mm f/4
Pentax · from 1969
Discontinuedmedium-format
The Takumar 6x7 600mm f/4 super telephoto, with a manual diaphragm. Roughly equivalent to 300mm on 35mm format. It weighs about 6 kg. Takumar/6x7 600mm f/4: 6 elements in 5 groups, 12 aperture blades, 12.0m minimum focus, 77mm filter thread, 6000g.
- Focal length
- 600mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 6 / 5
Known for
- Wildlife
- Sports
- Aviation
- Nature
Considerations
- Very heavy
- Tripod mandatory
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 resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control3, level 3 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Extreme compression
Rendering: Long telephoto
Colour: Warm
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
Takumar/6x7
1969-1971
Engraved TAKUMAR/6x7 1:4/600
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7
1971-?
Engraved Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6x7 1:4/600
Same optics
Common issues
- Size and weight
Buying guide
Check optics.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 600mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/45 |
| Aperture Blades | 12 |
| Min Focus | 12m |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Weight | 6000g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $1500 - $2500
- Mint
- ~$3000
Indicative, no dated source.