Vintage Honeywell Pentax Super-Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Wide-Angle Lens - M42 Mount - Used

Overview:

Up for sale is a classic Super-Takumar 28mm f/3.5 wide-angle prime lens, manufactured by Asahi Optical Co. in Japan. Known among enthusiasts for its exceptional Japanese craftsmanship, this all-metal lens is highly regarded for its tactile manual feel and sharp, contrasty image quality.

This is a versatile wide-angle lens, making it an ideal choice for:

• Landscape & Architecture: Captures broad vistas with minimal distortion.

• Street Photography: Offers a generous depth of field, perfect for "zone focusing".

• Digital Adapting: Very popular for use on modern mirrorless cameras (Sony, Fujifilm, Canon) using a simple M42 adapter.

Key Technical Specifications:

• Focal Length: 28mm.

• Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/16 (with half-stop clicks).

• Lens Mount: M42 Universal Screw Mount.

• Optical Design: 7 elements in 7 groups.

• Filter Size: 49mm.

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.4 meters (approx. 1.3 feet).

• Construction: Durable all-metal barrel and rings.

Special Features:

• Manual/Auto Switch: Includes the classic "A/M" switch on the barrel, which is essential for use with various M42 film cameras and modern digital adapters.

• Included Accessory: Comes with an original, period-correct Honeywell Pentax metal lens cap, as shown in the photos.