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Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto

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Specification comparison
Spec SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 50mm f/1.4 Auto
Brand Pentax Vivitar
Mount M42 M42
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 50mm 50mm
Max aperture f/1.4 f/1.4

Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4

This 50mm f/1.4 fast manual-focus standard prime lens from Pentax fits M42 mount cameras. A classic Takumar lens from the Pentax screw-mount era, popular for vintage-lens adapting.

Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto

Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for M42 mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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