T a k u m a r 1 : 1.9 f = 83 mm
Produced 1953 to 1957. Serial Numbers 425xx - 890xx. For Asahiflex. Updated Jan 2026.
(Research Note: Since 2020 I have seen 3.72% (43 copies) of the total estimated 1,150 copies made.)
INTRODUCTION
This lens of seven elements in four groups was commissioned during the reign of the ASAHIFLEX IA. It is illustrated in the fully chromed silver form on the ASAHIFLEX IA manual. Late batches saw it fitted with black setting and focussing rings. This black form was briefly available in M42 mount for the first ASAHI PENTAX camera.
This lens of seven elements in four groups was commissioned during the reign of the ASAHIFLEX IA. It is illustrated in the fully chromed silver form on the ASAHIFLEX IA manual. Late batches saw it fitted with black setting and focussing rings. This black form was briefly available in M42 mount for the first ASAHI PENTAX camera.
DESCRIPTION
Approximately 1000 copies of this lens were made. Nowadays it is rare and sought after.
Approximately 1000 copies of this lens were made. Nowadays it is rare and sought after.
LENS PRODUCTION (∑ lenses)
∑n = 43 Serial Numbers (SN) observed in 9 batches covering 590 SN min.< ∑ lenses < 1,721 SN max.
SN min. = accumulated total of serial numbers observed within 9 batches.
SN max. = accumulated total of serial numbers observed between adjacent batches of other lenses.
▼ Batches include copies with black setting and focussing rings.
∑n = 43 Serial Numbers (SN) observed in 9 batches covering 590 SN min.< ∑ lenses < 1,721 SN max.
SN min. = accumulated total of serial numbers observed within 9 batches.
SN max. = accumulated total of serial numbers observed between adjacent batches of other lenses.
▼ Batches include copies with black setting and focussing rings.
|
42577 to 42654 (8/ 77) 52007 to 52103 (3/ 96) 53782 (1/ 1) |
Serial Nos in 9 Batches
(n /SN range) 53850 to 53865 (2/ 15) 54276 to 54449 (6/ 173) 60288 to 60322 (3/ 34) |
80847 to 80872 (3/ 25) ▼ 83854 to 84040 (15/ 186) 89070 to 89072 (2/ 2) |
