T a k u m a r 1 : 3.5 135mm Model II
Produced 1961 to 1966. Serial Number range 581xxx - 1317xxx. AOCo Product No.353. Honeywell Pentax Cat.No.727. Updated April 2023.
Produced 1961 to 1966. Serial Number range 581xxx - 1317xxx. AOCo Product No.353. Honeywell Pentax Cat.No.727. Updated April 2023.
(Research Note: Since 2010 I have seen 2.10 % (283 copies) of the total estimated 13,400 copies made.)
INTRODUCTION
This second preset 135mm was available immediately after its first (automatic) Super-Takumar cousin and before the first preset and semi-automatic versions ceased. It is made of new materials and lighter than its optically similar predecessor. Earliest copy's SNs just precede those of the first Super-Takumars (354) but were slower to be marketed.
Thus contemporary marketing strategy was maintained; providing choice between two available 135mm models (354 and 353); for what is the most popular focal length of any Takumar accessory lens. It took 10% of all sales for this focal length in 3 years and was discontinued when the second 135mm Super-Takumar (43541) appeared in 1965.
It remains a neat and useful accessory lens for those who use it.
This second preset 135mm was available immediately after its first (automatic) Super-Takumar cousin and before the first preset and semi-automatic versions ceased. It is made of new materials and lighter than its optically similar predecessor. Earliest copy's SNs just precede those of the first Super-Takumars (354) but were slower to be marketed.
Thus contemporary marketing strategy was maintained; providing choice between two available 135mm models (354 and 353); for what is the most popular focal length of any Takumar accessory lens. It took 10% of all sales for this focal length in 3 years and was discontinued when the second 135mm Super-Takumar (43541) appeared in 1965.
It remains a neat and useful accessory lens for those who use it.
DESCRIPTION
VARIATIONS
NOTES
- Optically this lens is similar to the Auto-Takumar version (343).Three cosmetic styles appeared during its production; the final version with an abbreviated depth of field guide (above) but still with the 11 aperture stops of its predecessor (343).
NOTES
LENS PRODUCTION (∑ lenses) ∑n = 283 serial numbers (SN) observed in 16 batches covering 11,692 SN min. < ∑ lenses < 15,176 SN max.
SN min. = accumulated total of serial numbers observed within 16 batches
SN max. = accumulated total of serial numbers observed between adjacent batches of other lenses.
3 Styles: / ▾ ▾ Red IR mark / ▾ ▾ ▾ Coloured distance scales / ▾ ▾ ▾ ▾ Parallel DOF lines
SN min. = accumulated total of serial numbers observed within 16 batches
SN max. = accumulated total of serial numbers observed between adjacent batches of other lenses.
3 Styles: / ▾ ▾ Red IR mark / ▾ ▾ ▾ Coloured distance scales / ▾ ▾ ▾ ▾ Parallel DOF lines
574440 (1/ 1) 354 SN starts 581503 (1/ 1) 588990 (1/ 1) 589583 (1/ 1) 324 SN ends 343 SN ends 674558 (1/ 1) ▾ ▾/▾ ▾ ▾ |
Serial Numbers in 16 Batches (n /SN range)
Collection 723653 to 726618 (66/ 2965) 725016 727736 to 727956 (8/ 220) 730283 to 730362 (2/ 79) 732001 (1/ 1) 733105 (1/ 1) 775849 to 777733 (41/ 1884) 776723 |
779370 to 780650 (28/ 1280) 782879 to 785217 (57/ 2338) 793225 to 794284 (32/ 1059) 793394 798347 to 799840 (35/ 1493) 798810 ▾ ▾ ▾ ▾ 1317349 to 1317716 (7/ 367) 1317490 |
MARKETING
A short production period and competing models meant this last preset version was advertised briefly; here in 1963.
A short production period and competing models meant this last preset version was advertised briefly; here in 1963.