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Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8

55 mm · f/1.8 · M42

The Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 is a 55 mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 for the M42 mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
55 mm
Max aperture
f/1.8
Mount
M42
Designed for
1.52× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)28.8°84 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)27.6°88 mm
Micro Four Thirds22.3°110 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
55 mm55 m27 m19 m14 m9.7 m

Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Cameras that fit (2)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.52× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 84 mm.
Which cameras is the Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 compatible with?
It fits KMZ Zenit 122, KMZ Zenit 412LS (see the full list above).