SMC Takumar 50mm 1.4

Impressions: Many consider this lens the best lens ever.   I consider it to be a very lovely lens but certainly not the most loved lens in my collection.  Don't take me wrong this is an amazing lens but in the tough tough tough company of Zeiss 45mm, Topcor 58mm and Takumar 55mm, it has to be relegated to second tier.  One thing that this lens has on Zeiss and Topcor is its great construction.  The silky smooth focus mechanism of all Takumars is second to none.  I dont remember how much I paid for this lens but I see them go for around $70.

Below please find some of picture with SMC Takumar 50mm 1.4 and my Canon 5DII:

Mod:  No mod was necessary for my SMC Takumar but other versions of this lens can interfere with 5D's mirror.  Choose wisely.

Below please find some pictures of this lens:

Rating: 8 out of 10