Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9
Optical design
Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.Physical characteristics
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. Weights 175 grams so convinient to carry.Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 13 months of tracked sales — pay around the $52.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
1006 of 2012 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $52.00 fair value.
- Apr 7, 2025$1.00$-51.00 / typical
- Feb 10, 2025$4.00$-48.00 / typical
- Feb 15, 2025$8.00$-44.00 / typical
- May 6, 2025$8.00$-44.00 / typical
- May 9, 2025$9.00$-43.00 / typical
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Reviews
I love it. I had a Nikkor Ais 55mm f3.5 in 2014 which I sold it just to regret all these years. Since then, I have bought many DSLRs and lenses, but never found something similar until I bought this. First of all, this lens is super sharp from f4 and sharp enough wide open. The contrast and color rendition are pleasant to most eyes. Focus ring is smooth and the aperture ring is stiff enough, in case one bumps on it while shooting. Built quality is great and for the price, this is the best lens out there. To cut things short, I am making a full feature film mostly with this lens on my Sony A6300. I love it.
Fantastics lens Although it was designed as the cheaper version of Takumar 50/1.4. Unfortunately it is not bad than it. I know that the 50/1.4 user always use it @F2, same as the wide open of this lens. Because of the focal length is 5mm longer, it is more fit to be used as a portrait lens on APS-C body. With open on this lens is sharp enough for portrait and the DOF is more easy to control, so I suggest this lens more than the 50/1.4.
Dreamy when you want it and sharp when you need it I use my recently received PENTAX SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 with a Rainbow Camera focal reducer on my M4/3 camera. While images captured at f1.8 have a creamy, un-sharp, and dreamy quality, the lens is tack sharp above f2.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9?
Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9 is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.9/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 175g.
What mount is the Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9 compatible with?
Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9 typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9 a good lens?
Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9 has a community rating of 4.7/5 from 32 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Auto-Takumar 55mm f/1.9?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9.