Pentax 105mm f/2.8 Super Takumar M42 Lens
The Pentax 105mm f/2.8 is a 105mm f/2.8 lens designed for M42 Screw Mount mount cameras. Used copies start from $83.29 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Pentax 105mm f/2.8 Super Takumar M42 Lens
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Lens Overview — Pentax 105mm f/2.8
Key Features — Pentax 105mm f/2.8
105mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed 105mm focal length is well-suited for portraiture, detail shots, and compressed perspective work.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: A wide-for-focal-length opening allows for subject separation and usable performance in moderate lighting.
Full-Frame Coverage: Projects an image circle large enough for full-frame sensors, with no vignetting concerns on any smaller format.
M42 Screw Mount: Universal screw mount adapts to a wide range of modern mirrorless and DSLR bodies using readily available, inexpensive adapters.
Manual Focus Only: All-manual focus operation suits deliberate shooting styles and is well-regarded for portrait and cinematic work on adapted bodies.
Lightweight Build: At just 290g, the lens is easy to carry and keeps adapted camera setups manageable during extended use.
Lens Specifications — Pentax 105mm f/2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Macro, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 105mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | SLR |
| Lens Mount | M42 Screw Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 49mm |
Description — Pentax 105mm f/2.8
The Pentax 105mm f/2.8 Super Takumar is a prime telephoto lens built for the M42 screw mount, designed to cover full-frame sensor formats. With a fixed focal length of 105mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it sits in the telephoto range and offers a moderately wide aperture for this class of lens. Focusing is manual only, placing full control in the photographer's hands — a characteristic well suited to deliberate, considered shooting styles.
The lens is notably compact for its specification, tipping the scales at just 290g, and accepts filters via a 49mm thread, a convenient and widely available size. Originally designed for SLR camera systems, the M42 screw mount makes this lens adaptable to a wide range of modern bodies through commonly available third-party adapters, extending its usability well beyond its original era. There is no image stabilization, so steady technique is important when shooting handheld.
Pros — Pentax 105mm f/2.8
- ✓Full-frame coverage (lensFormat: Full Frame) means no crop-related limitations on compatible bodies
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/2.8 offers a wide opening for a 105mm telephoto prime
- ✓Lightweight at just 290g, making it easy to carry and handle
Cons — Pentax 105mm f/2.8
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which may slow shooting in fast-paced situations
- ✗No image stabilization, so handheld shooting at 105mm requires careful technique
- ✗M42 screw mount requires an adapter for use on most modern cameras, adding cost and potential compatibility complexity