Pentax Super-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 - M42 Mount

The Super-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 is an earlier M42 screw-mount telephoto lens, preceding the SMC version. It is recognised for its heavy-duty all-metal construction and smooth focus throw. While it lacks the later multi-coating, it is often sought after by videographers and vintage enthusiasts for its specific rendering characteristics and flare patterns. Check for 'yellowing' of the glass elements, a common trait in some Takumar lenses of this era, although this specific focal length is less prone than others. The aperture pins on the rear can sometimes stick if the internal mechanism is dry. SDS tests the aperture movement and confirms the M42 threads are clean and undamaged.