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Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC

Name: Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC
Brand: Takumar
SKU: takumar-55mm-f-2-smc
Availability: InStock

4.0

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.1

Mechanical: 4.1

Value: 8.0

Focal Length

55mm

Aperture

f/2-16

Mount

M42

Weight

201g

Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

Physical characteristics

Weights 201 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 46 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.

Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC purchase history

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Purchases (123)

Mar 5, 2026$65.00
Nov 23, 2025$60.00
Jul 21, 2025$16.00
Jun 20, 2025$75.00
Jun 20, 2025$76.00
Jun 18, 2025$69.00
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Apr 7, 2024$15.00
Mar 26, 2024$38.00
Mar 22, 2024$20.00
Mar 9, 2024$25.00
Mar 8, 2024$43.00
Feb 13, 2024$48.00
Feb 13, 2024$49.00
Feb 11, 2024$38.00
Feb 9, 2024$29.00
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Feb 3, 2024$43.00
Jan 25, 2024$38.00
Jan 21, 2024$26.00
Jan 21, 2024$27.00
Jan 12, 2024$60.00
Jan 4, 2024$43.00
Oct 13, 2023$60.00
Aug 4, 2023$35.00
Jul 28, 2023$65.00
Jul 21, 2023$65.00
Jul 7, 2023$20.00
Jun 30, 2023$35.00
Jun 16, 2023$41.00
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May 26, 2023$43.00
May 19, 2023$40.00
May 12, 2023$40.00
May 5, 2023$45.00
Apr 21, 2023$37.00
Apr 14, 2023$45.00
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Apr 1, 2022$45.00
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Mar 4, 2022$77.00
Feb 25, 2022$77.00
Feb 11, 2022$74.00
Feb 4, 2022$74.00
Jan 28, 2022$74.00
Jan 21, 2022$16.00
Jan 14, 2022$74.00
Jan 7, 2022$74.00
Dec 31, 2021$35.00
Dec 24, 2021$74.00
Dec 17, 2021$74.00
Dec 10, 2021$74.00
Nov 26, 2021$74.00
Nov 19, 2021$74.00
Nov 12, 2021$39.00
Nov 5, 2021$74.00
Oct 29, 2021$12.00
Oct 22, 2021$12.00
Oct 15, 2021$74.00
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Oct 1, 2021$18.00
Sep 24, 2021$74.00
Sep 17, 2021$74.00
Sep 10, 2021$74.00
Sep 3, 2021$74.00
Aug 27, 2021$24.00
Aug 20, 2021$39.00
Aug 13, 2021$52.00
Aug 6, 2021$74.00
Jul 30, 2021$44.00
Jul 23, 2021$74.00
Jul 16, 2021$48.00
Jul 9, 2021$74.00
Jul 2, 2021$48.00
Jun 25, 2021$49.00
Jun 18, 2021$74.00
May 7, 2021$38.00

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Aug 25, 2026High: $110.00 / Low: $37.49
Aug 7, 2026High: $89.31 / Low: $39.00
Jun 15, 2026High: $49.99 / Low: $46.20
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Mar 15, 2024High: $49.99 / Low: $49.99
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Feb 23, 2024High: $184.99 / Low: $26.01
Feb 16, 2024High: $49.99 / Low: $49.99
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Jan 5, 2024High: $175.74 / Low: $48.69
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Dec 15, 2023High: $96.73 / Low: $31.31
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Dec 1, 2023High: $70.00 / Low: $20.00
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Nov 17, 2023High: $96.73 / Low: $29.28
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What is the Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC?

Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 201g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length55mm

Aperturef/2-16

Min Focus Distance0.45m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight201g

Length46mm

Filter Thread49mm

MountM42

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Cameron Brown4.0/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC?

Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 201g.

What mount is the Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC compatible with?

Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC typically sells for around $11.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC a good lens?

Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Takumar 55mm f/2 SMC?

Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, MC Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€64.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.0

Optical4.1/5

Mechanical4.1/5

Value8.0/5

Bokeh8.0/5

Usability4.1/5

Based on 8 reviewers