Pentax SMC Takumar 35mm F/2 M42 Mount Lens

The Pentax SMC Takumar 35mm f/2 is a legendary wide-angle prime for M42-mount cameras, prized for its sharpness, beautiful rendering, and superb Super-Multi-Coating. With its fast f/2 aperture, it’s excellent for low-light shooting, environmental portraits, and street photography, while delivering that classic Takumar color and micro-contrast that has made these lenses so beloved by film and digital shooters alike.

This version is especially notable because it uses thorium glass elements, which cause a natural yellowing of the lens coating over time. While this yellow tint can warm up images in a pleasing way, many users choose to correct it easily with digital white balance adjustments—or even reduce the yellowing by leaving the lens under UV light for a period of time. The thorium glass was used to improve optical performance, and these lenses are considered some of the best in the Takumar line.

Condition: Excellent

This Pentax SMC Takumar 35mm f/2 is in excellent condition. Optics are clean and clear aside from the characteristic yellowing caused by the thorium element. There is no haze, fungus, or major scratching. Focus is smooth, aperture blades are snappy, and the body shows only light handling wear.

A superb classic wide-angle Takumar with the distinct rendering that has made these lenses so sought after—perfect for collectors or photographers looking to adapt legendary M42 glass to digital systems.

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