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Norvald · 02-02-2015, 05:37 PM

Hello all.
I am Norvald Osvold from Norway.
I am new here.
I just purcased a Super Takumar 50mm f: 1,4.
I have been reading all descriptions on hot to idebtify the model.
I post some pictures.
Here are some facts:
1. It has the red bar left of the 4 on the aperture ring.
2. It has M & A for manual/auto.
3. It has 2 (not dot) for the F/2.
4 It has the yellow tint.
5. Weight is 232 gr.

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**mattt** · 02-02-2015, 05:47 PM

7 element with thoriated glass...

**boriscleto** · 02-02-2015, 05:49 PM

IR mark left of the f/4 mark and flat rear element. The 8 element has the IR mark to the right of the f/4 mark and a curved rear element.

**UncleVanya** · 02-02-2015, 05:55 PM

7 Element.
.
IR indicator mark should be between 4 and the diamond, the rear element should protrude more with less metal near the top.
Also I think I may be able to find a link that shows that the serial number is not consistent and the numbers on the AUTO/MANUAL switch may also be inconsistent with the 8 element version. The A/M vs. Auto/Manual is shown to be non-deterministic by a number of sites.

---------- Post added 02-02-15 at 08:04 PM ----------

An old thread that gives more details...
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/114298-how-...element-2.html

Consistent with what I said the Part Number given on the A/M Switch is not the one expected on the 8 element version.

**sergysergy** · 02-02-2015, 08:41 PM

7 elements but still an awesome lens

Norvald · 02-03-2015, 01:39 AM

OK thank you for the answers.
I am waiting for an M42-NEX-7 adapter to start taking some pictures with it.
Norvald

**Kerrowdown** · 02-03-2015, 02:10 AM

Many knowledgeable folk have already replied to your question, I'll just say welcome to the forum.

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02-02-2015, 05:47 PM	#2
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	7 element with thoriated glass...

02-02-2015, 05:49 PM	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	IR mark left of the f/4 mark and flat rear element. The 8 element has the IR mark to the right of the f/4 mark and a curved rear element.

02-02-2015, 05:55 PM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,467	7 Element. . IR indicator mark should be between 4 and the diamond, the rear element should protrude more with less metal near the top. Also I think I may be able to find a link that shows that the serial number is not consistent and the numbers on the AUTO/MANUAL switch may also be inconsistent with the 8 element version. The A/M vs. Auto/Manual is shown to be non-deterministic by a number of sites. ---------- Post added 02-02-15 at 08:04 PM ---------- An old thread that gives more details... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/114298-how-...element-2.html Consistent with what I said the Part Number given on the A/M Switch is not the one expected on the 8 element version.

02-02-2015, 08:41 PM	#5
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	7 elements but still an awesome lens

02-03-2015, 01:39 AM	#6
Norvald New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 2 Original Poster	OK thank you for the answers. I am waiting for an M42-NEX-7 adapter to start taking some pictures with it. Norvald

02-03-2015, 02:10 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Many knowledgeable folk have already replied to your question, I'll just say welcome to the forum.

Which of the Super Takumar 50mm F:1,4 is this.

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