Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8 (M42
Owned by Moon Carrot Media
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Kingsbridge 179.8 mi
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Description
Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8 (M42) + M42 to EF Adapter Description: Rent a Pentax Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumar 85mm f/1.8, serial #1675, in excellent condition. This lens is highly sought after for its classic portrait focal length, fast f/1.8 aperture, and beautiful rendering, making it a gem among vintage primes. The SMC coating delivers outstanding color reproduction and flare resistance, while the 85mm focal length provides pleasing compression and creamy bokeh, perfect for portraits, cinematic close-ups, and artistic photography. Comes with an M42 to Canon EF adapter for easy use with Canon DSLRs and EF-mount cinema cameras. ✅ Features: Legendary 85mm focal length – the classic portrait lens Fast f/1.8 aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light performance Super-Multi-Coating (SMC) for vibrant colors and reduced flare Smooth, precise manual focusing with long throw – ideal for video work Solid Takumar all-metal construction, compact and reliable M42 to EF adapter included – ready to mount on Canon EF cameras 📐 Technical Specifications: Focal Length: 85mm Maximum Aperture: f/1.8 Aperture Range: f/1.8 – f/16 Optical Construction: 6 elements in 6 groups Coating: Super-Multi-Coating (SMC) Mount: M42 (with included M42 → EF adapter) Focus Type: Manual focus only Minimum Focus Distance: ~0.85 m (2.8 ft) Filter Thread: 58mm Condition: Excellent / Mint – clean glass, no haze, no fungus, no scratches 🎬 Ideal For: Portrait photography with stunning bokeh Cinematic close-ups and character-driven storytelling Low-light shoots requiring fast aperture Vintage lens sets for film production 👉 Rental Includes: Pentax SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.8 Lens (#1675) M42 to Canon EF adapter Front and rear lens caps
Cancellation Terms
Free cancellation until 2 days before your rental starts. After that, you'll get half your money back until the day before. Read more
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Reviews for Moon Carrot Media
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Easy rental, nice kit, great communication
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Great kit, really good communication.
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