Transitional Super-Takumar lenses?

**ChrisPlatt** · 09-13-2010, 03:47 PM

The rule of thumb is that only Super-Multi-Coated Takumar and SMC Takumar lenses
have the additional coupling to allow full aperture metering with ES, ESII and Spotmatic F cameras.
These are sometimes referred to as "2 pin" or ES mount lenses.

However I own a Super-Takumar 55mm f/2.0 lens that has the additional lever, and I have seen others.
This must be a transitional version. Does anyone else own one of these lenses? If so, what model?

Chris

**ChrisPlatt** · 09-15-2010, 07:51 AM

Some pictures of my lens; front and rear views:

Chris

Arjay Bee · 09-16-2010, 01:46 AM

Hi Chris - my ST 1:2 55mm looks exactly the same as yours serial number is 6314640 lots later than yours. 'Late' transitional one maybe -

dfujevec · 09-16-2010, 03:14 AM

At the beginig (1971-1972) S-M-C was not for low budget lenses. S-M-C Takumar 55 f2 does not exist. Later (in 1973) SMC T 55 f2 with ruber focusing ring was made. Your lens was kit lens for SP500 that was low budget body.

**ChrisPlatt** · 09-19-2010, 06:37 AM

Why do you suppose a budget lens would be among the first to incorporate
the couplings required for future, presumably more expensive bodies?

Chris

pickles · 09-19-2010, 03:54 PM

The model no. of that les, "37107" is listed on the lens "list" I have, from the aohc site.
Cheers, Pickles.

**ChrisPlatt** · 09-20-2010, 12:45 PM

Yes, I see it there, but there is no mention of the additional couplings on this or any other Super-Takumar lens.

Chris

09-13-2010, 03:47 PM	#1
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Transitional Super-Takumar lenses? The rule of thumb is that only Super-Multi-Coated Takumar and SMC Takumar lenses have the additional coupling to allow full aperture metering with ES, ESII and Spotmatic F cameras. These are sometimes referred to as "2 pin" or ES mount lenses. However I own a Super-Takumar 55mm f/2.0 lens that has the additional lever, and I have seen others. This must be a transitional version. Does anyone else own one of these lenses? If so, what model? Chris

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09-15-2010, 07:51 AM	#2
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692 Original Poster	Some pictures of my lens; front and rear views: Chris

09-16-2010, 01:46 AM	#3
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Hi Chris - my ST 1:2 55mm looks exactly the same as yours serial number is 6314640 lots later than yours. 'Late' transitional one maybe -

09-16-2010, 03:14 AM	#4
dfujevec Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Slovenija Photos: Gallery Posts: 145	At the beginig (1971-1972) S-M-C was not for low budget lenses. S-M-C Takumar 55 f2 does not exist. Later (in 1973) SMC T 55 f2 with ruber focusing ring was made. Your lens was kit lens for SP500 that was low budget body.

09-19-2010, 06:37 AM	#5
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692 Original Poster	Why do you suppose a budget lens would be among the first to incorporate the couplings required for future, presumably more expensive bodies? Chris

09-19-2010, 03:54 PM	#6
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	The model no. of that les, "37107" is listed on the lens "list" I have, from the aohc site. Cheers, Pickles.

09-20-2010, 12:45 PM	#7
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692 Original Poster	Yes, I see it there, but there is no mention of the additional couplings on this or any other Super-Takumar lens. Chris