It’s a bit hard to beat up such a good lens at this price point. Super Takumar 55mm F1.8 is by far the best bang for your buck in this focal range, maybe except for the Helios 44 58mm F2. Minimum focusing distance is 45cm and the focus ring rotates 270 degrees and has a very smooth clicked aperture. The Super Takumar 55mm was originally manufactured with an M42 mount in 1965, then the Pentax-K in 1975.Ĥ9mm for the M42 Mount and 52mm for the Pentax-K. If you want jaw-dropping Bokeh I’d suggest the Helios 44 58mm F2. The bokeh isn’t that smooth, especially when stopped down. The Super Takumar 55mm F1.8 has very nice contrast, color, and sharpness. Of course stopping down to F2.8/4 and you get a pin sharp image that is unheard of for the price. When I shot wide open I was expecting a soft, dream-like image but nope it held up pretty well and the corners were sharp as well. Many vintage lenses have an issue shooting wide open but not this one. The lens was originally produced for the Pentax Spotmatic and is by far the most affordable lens in the Super Takumar 55mm line of lenses. Using this on a crop sensor and you’ll get an 82.5mm, which is still very nice. Even wide open you’ll not only get a usable image but a pretty one as well. The Super Takumar 55mm F1.8 produces some amazing images. Seriously, I purchased this lens because of its legendary sharpness and the wonderful colors it renders. Oh the Super Takumar 55mm F1.8, how I love thee.
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