S u p e r - M u l t i - C o a t e d  T A K U M A R   1 : 2.5 / 1 3 5  Model I
Produced 1971 to 1972. Serial Numbers 4722xxx - 6149xxx. AOCo Product No. 43802. Honeywell Pentax Cat.No.7267. Updated Aug. 2025.

(Research Note: Since 2010 I have seen 1.94% (665 copies) of the total estimated 34,300 copies made.)

INTRODUCTION

This lens is identical to the Super-Takumar version but with Super-Multi-Coating. A new heavier lens with improved design replaced it after several years.

DESCRIPTION

The earliest copies may carry a Super-Takumar nameplate.

NOTES

LENS PRODUCTION  (∑ lenses)  ∑n = 665 Serial Numbers observed in 27 batches covering 30,902 SN min. < ∑ lenses < 37,699 SN max.
SN min. = accumulated total of serial numbers observed within 27 batches
SN max. = accumulated total of serial numbers observed between adjacent batches of other lenses.
One Style: Focus ring F(10/12) ; Aperture ring A(10/10) ; ▼ Nameplate font Oval and " ASAHI OPT. CO.," with following comma.▲

43801 SN ends
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4720197 (1/ 1) S-T
4722419 to 4729503 (173/ 7084)
4960053 to 4968827 (165/ 8774)
4984000 (1/ 1)
4984372 (1/ 1)
5170462 (1/ 1)
5464570 to 5466908 (43/ 2338)
5499529 to 5499533 (2/ 4)
5500943 (1/ 1)

 Serial Numbers in 27  Batches 
(n / SN range)

5562570 to 5562754 (8/ 184)
5562807 to 5563002 (5/ 195)
5568068 to 5569254 (13/1186)
5593557 to 5594660 (28/ 1403)
5596737 to 5597063 (10/ 326)
5678236 to 5679998 (44/ 1762)
5700024 to 5700086 (4/ 62)
5704014 (1/ 1)
5713895 to 5715737 (36/ 1842)

5768804 (1/ 1)
5800061 to 5801470 (20/ 1409)
5817191 to 5819306 (52/ 2115)
5841220 to 5841975 (25/ 755)
5847522 to 5848397 (19/ 875)
6129541 (1/ 1)
43812 SN starts
6133593 to 6133916 (5/ 323)
6138485 to 6138741 (6/ 256)
6149390 (1/ 1)
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