Asahi SMC Takumar 55mm F1.8 Cine Mod Prime Portrait Lens | Canon EF!

🎬 Asahi SMC Takumar 55mm F1.8 Cine Mod Prime Portrait Lens for Canon EF

This offer is for a professionally cine-modded Asahi SMC Takumar 55mm F1.8 prime lens, adapted and adjusted for Canon EF mount by TerPhoto for cinematography, professional video capture, portrait work, interviews, narrative filmmaking, music videos, commercials, and creative full-frame digital production.

The lens is based on the classic Asahi Optical Co. / Pentax Takumar 55mm F1.8, one of the most respected Japanese vintage standard primes. The Takumar 55mm F1.8 family was produced in several M42 versions from the late 1950s through the mid-1970s, and the later SMC / Super-Multi-Coated versions are especially valued for their improved coating, strong contrast, compact build, and smooth manual-focus handling. The optical design is commonly known as a 6-element / 5-group formula, giving this lens a beautiful balance of sharpness, vintage character, natural color, and smooth background separation.

This cine-mod version keeps the original Takumar rendering while making the lens much more practical for modern filmmaking. It includes 2x follow focus gears for precise control of both focus and aperture, a large 80mm outer diameter cine lens hood, Canon EF mount adaptation, and front and rear caps. The lens has been fully cleaned, adjusted, re-lubricated, adapted, and adjusted for Canon EF mount, giving it a smoother and more production-ready feel than an untouched vintage copy.

The lens glass is in good vintage condition. It is free of fungus, scratches, and fog, helping preserve the clean contrast, clarity, and natural color rendering that Takumar lenses are known for. As with many original vintage optics, there may be very minor age-related wear or tiny internal dust visible under strong inspection light, but this is typical for lenses of this era and will not affect the final image, sharpness, or video performance. The coating still shows attractive reflections and the lens produces a clean, usable cinematic image with classic vintage character.

The 55mm focal length is ideal for portraits and cinematic close-ups. On a full-frame sensor, it provides a slightly longer-than-standard perspective with natural compression, flattering face rendering, and strong subject isolation when used wide open at F1.8. It is also a great option for filmmakers who want a real vintage look without heavy distortion or an overly soft image. Expect classic Takumar character: warm vintage color, smooth focus falloff, gentle highlights, pleasing bokeh, and an organic image that works beautifully for narrative cinema and stylized digital video.

The lens covers full-frame sensors, making it suitable for Canon EF full-frame cinema and DSLR bodies, as well as many mirrorless cinema cameras when used with the correct EF adapter. It is a fully manual lens, ideal for controlled cinematography, follow focus setups, handheld rigs, shoulder rigs, cages, and vintage lens sets.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Canon EF
• Focal Length - 50mm
• Maximum Aperture - F1.8
• Minimum Aperture - F16
• Aperture Blades - 6
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.45m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 7903464

🎥 Why Choose This Lens?

If you are looking for an affordable vintage cine lens with a real Japanese optical character, the Asahi SMC Takumar 55mm F1.8 is a strong choice. It combines full-frame coverage, fast F1.8 aperture, smooth portrait rendering, and the classic Takumar look in a practical cine-mod package. The Canon EF adaptation makes it useful for cinema cameras, DSLRs, and EF-based production setups, while the dual follow focus gears allow precise control over focus pulls and aperture changes. This lens is perfect for filmmakers who want vintage warmth, soft background separation, natural skin tones, and a compact manual prime that feels ready for professional video work.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Asahi SMC Takumar 55mm F1.8 Cine Mod Lens
✔ Canon EF Mount Adaptation
✔ 2x Follow Focus Gears for Focus and Aperture Control
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood
✔ Front Lens Cap
✔ Rear Lens Cap