Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 vs Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Pentax
Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 goes wider (50mm vs 55mm).
- Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 reaches further (55mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 | Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | M42 | M42 |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 55mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.8 |
Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4
A 1960s Pentax M42 50mm f/1.4 with a reputation as a classic vintage normal lens. Some copies contain thoriated glass, which can yellow over time.
Pros
- Smooth, pleasing rendering
- All-metal body
- Aperture ring with manual/auto switch
Cons
- Thorium glass may yellow in some copies
- Soft and hazy wide open
Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8
A Pentax M42 normal lens from the Takumar line, slightly longer than 50mm. It has a metal build and an f/1.8 aperture.
Pros
- Metal build
- Easy to adapt
- Compact
Cons
- Soft wide open
- Coatings are dated