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Pentax 67 SMC Takumar 400mm f/4
Summary
The Takumar 6×7 400mm f/4—later branded as Super-Takumar and Super-Multi-Coated (S-M-C) Takumar—is a manual-focus super-telephoto lens introduced in 1969 for the Pentax 6×7 medium format system. All three versions share the same optical formula and mechanical design, differing only in coatings and branding. With a diagonal field of view of 12.7°, it was designed for wildlife, sports, and distant landscape photography, offering long reach in a relatively compact form for its class. Optically, it features a 5-element - 5-group design with a 12-blade manual diaphragm, stopping down to f/45. The lens focuses as close as 8 meters, uses rear-mounted 77mm filters, and delivers a 0.0× magnification ratio—emphasizing its role as a reach-focused optic rather than a close-up tool. It includes a built-in sliding hood, tripod collar, and outer bayonet mount. It measures 115 × 287mm, weighs a hefty 2.57kg, and lacks internal focusing, weather sealing, or automatic diaphragm control (unlike the later M* 400 mm f/4 ED [IF]).
Came in three variants with similar specs:
Takumar 6×7 400mm f/4 in 1969; Super Takumar 6×7 400mm f/4 in 1971; Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 6×7 400mm f/4 in 1981
Tech Specs
| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Series | 67 |
| Model | SMC Takumar |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/45 |
| Format | 6×7 |
| Image Circle | - |
| Minimum Focus | 800cm |
| Focus Rotation | ° |
| Iris Blades | 12 |
| Optical Design | 9/9 |
| Squeeze | none |
| Front Diameter | 115mm |
| Filter Thread | 77mm (rear) |
| Focus/Zoom Rod | none |
| Native Mount | Pentax 6×7 |
| Data Protocol | none |
| Length | 287mm |
| Weight | 2570g |
| Body Telescope | - |
| Body Material | - |
| Focus Drive | - |
| Iris Drive | - |
| Zoom Drive | - |
History
Country of Origin:
Release Date: 1969
Launch Price:
Design Revisions: