Overview / Rarity / Cultural Background This is a vintage Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5 wide-angle lens by Asahi Optical. The Takumar series is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, compact design, and reliable optical performance. The 28mm focal length was highly valued for landscape, travel, and documentary photography, making it one of the most versatile wide-angle lenses of its era. Well-preserved examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly outside Japan. Compared to lenses from brands such as Carl Zeiss, Takumar lenses are appreciated for their excellent balance of image quality, portability, and classic vintage character. This lens reflects the period when Japanese manufacturers were rapidly advancing optical technology and gaining worldwide recognition for their precision engineering. Serial 4160696 Appearance It shows almost no signs of use and is in near new condition. Optics There is no fog. There is a small fungus on the middle element. There is no balsam separation. There are no scratches. There are no large dusts. No problem in the shooting. Functional It has been confirmed to work properly. The aperture blades move smoothly. The aperture operates properly. The helicoid operates smoothly. Bundled Items All you can see on the picture will be included in a set of a package. Shipping I ship it in Japan post Small Parquet. Attach the tracking number. Shipping is only available to the address registered in Catawiki. As it is shipped from Japan, it cannot be shipped to Russia. Payment We will ship the item 3 business days after your payment clears. International Buyers - Please Note: This item will be shipped from Japan. Import duties taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.