Super Takumar
Super Takumar Vintage Primes
Classic 1960s Optical Design – Vintage Super Takumar SLR glass adapted for modern digital photography and cinema workflows
Fast, Sharp Image Character – Delivers crisp resolution and contrast, often competitive with or exceeding classic Zeiss glass
Modernized Usability – Standardized 77mm front rings with Canon and Sony mount options for efficient rigging
Key Features:
All lenses are “Super” versions (except the 28mm Super-Multi-Coat), offering a distinctive vintage look with strong sharpness and pleasing character for narrative and stylized productions
INCLUDES
-Super Takumar S-M-C 28mm f/3.5
-Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4
-Super Takumar 85mm f/1.9
-Super Takumar 135mm f/2.5
-Super Takumar 150mm f/4
-5x m42-Canon EF Adapters
-1x m42-Sony E Adapter
-2x Adjustable Focus Gears
-Lens Case
Shooting with the Super Takumar Vintage
Super Takumars are 1960s SLR primes that have aged unusually well — sharp, contrasty, and in several focal lengths genuinely competitive with vintage Zeiss glass at a fraction of the cost. Adapted for modern digital bodies, they give you period character with more bite than most vintage sets, which makes them a good pick when you want a vintage feel without softening the whole image.
Some Takumar elements use thorium glass that yellows slightly with age. That warmth is easy to correct, and many DPs like it — worth knowing before you shoot.
Super Takumar Vintage Rental FAQs
Are Super Takumars sharp enough for 4K?
Yes. They are among the sharper vintage options, which is a large part of why they remain popular for digital work.
What mount do they use and will they fit my camera?
They are adapted for modern digital bodies. Tell us what you are shooting on when you book and we will supply the correct adapter.