Asahi
Asahi Optical Co., later known as Pentax, was a major Japanese camera and lens manufacturer. They produced high-quality lenses under the Takumar brand name before switching to the Pentax brand. Asahi/Pentax lenses were known for their excellent build quality and optical performance, and many vintage Takumar lenses are still highly regarded by photographers today.
Asahi Lenses
Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 100mm f/3.5
~$225
Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 100mm f/3.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Average brightness in this league Has 16 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 280 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 83 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 50mm f/3.5
~$204
Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 50mm f/3.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Average brightness in this league Has 12 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 180 grams so convinient to carry.
Asahi-Kogaku Tele-Takumar 135mm f/3.5
~$195
Asahi-Kogaku Tele-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Average brightness in this league Has 16 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 43 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. Weights 500 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.
Asahi SMC Takumar-Zoom 85-210mm f/4.5
~$126
Asahi SMC Takumar-Zoom 85-210mm f/4.5 is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Great choice mainly for good light conditions Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 675 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 217 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it.
Asahi Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4
~$179
Asahi Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 230 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 38 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.
Asahi Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (early)
~$258
Asahi Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (early) is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 245 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 38 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.
Asahi Takumar 135mm f/3.5
~$82
Asahi Takumar 135mm f/3.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Average brightness in this league Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>92 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 300 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 46 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.
Asahi Takumar 200mm f/3.5 Preset
~$125
Asahi Takumar 200mm f/3.5 Preset is a manual focus telephoto lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 18 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Great choice mainly for good light conditions<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 900 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 180 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.
Asahi Takumar 55mm f1.8
~$143
Asahi Takumar 55mm f1.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>32 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 164 grams so convinient to carry. With a lens filter diameter of 46 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.
Takumar 1:3.5 / 135 Asahi
~$63
Takumar 1:3.5 / 135 Asahi is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Average brightness in this league<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 300 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 46 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.