Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f/2.0 Vintage Lens Review

Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f/2.0 Verdict

A typical price for one of these lenses might be as little as £10, or perhaps up to £25. Faster options will be slightly more, but something really nice should be easily found at under £35. At these price levels, a good example is perfectly usable for critical photography and the performance is significantly better than many standard zooms. Factor in the cost of the adapter for your camera, but even so the value for money is without question. There is nothing to lose by trying these older lenses and much fun to be gained. They can easily be used for the most critical photography if desired.

Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f/2.0 Pros

Inexpensive
Impressive and even sharpness
Very low CA
Modest distortion
Ultra smooth handling
Light and compact

Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f/2.0 Cons

Manual focus won't suit some

Features: 3.5/5

Handling: 4.5/5

Performance: 4.5/5

Value: 5/5

Overall Verdict

4.5/5

Specifications

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