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06-28-2015, 11:32 PM   #1
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S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4 may not clear the mirror on early Asahi Pentax bodies?

From http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/CAMERAS/VINTAGE/pentax_spotmatic_ii-1.pdf, PDF page 24:
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Primarily made for use with the Spotmatic II, the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f /1.4 can also be used with the original Spotmatic, the models SL and SP 500. Further, it can be used with only two other cameras: Asahi Pentax SV and S1a with an orange-coloured R marking on the film rewind knob. Use with any other camera will damage the rear element lens.
"Use with any other camera will damage the rear element lens"?

Does the S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4 have a protruding rear element that doesn't clear the mirror on early Asahi Pentax bodies?

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From http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/CAMERAS/VINTAGE/pentax_spotmatic_ii-1.pdf, PDF page 24:
"Use with any other camera will damage the rear element lens"?

Does the S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4 have a protruding rear element that doesn't clear the mirror on early Asahi Pentax bodies?

—DragonLord
I have 4 models of different Spotmatics.....clears all mine just fine. Are You referring to a model prior to a Spotmatic ? If so I cant help at all....Spotmatic is as old as I go.
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The 8-element Super Takumar has a protruding rear element. That is the lens the SV and S1a were modified to use...
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