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Takumar-A 28-80 3.5-4.5 Macro Lens (AS-IS)

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Takumar-A 28-80 3.5-4.5 Macro Lens (AS-IS) - Main image
$7.06 $9.95 In stock

Category: Vintage-Collectables Gear

NOTE: This item is being sold AS-IS and may not be returned or exchanged. Some artifacts in between lens elements that may show in image.

A versatile standard zoom covering wide-angle through short telephoto focal lengths, the Takumar-A 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro is a Pentax K-mount lens offering a broad shooting range suitable for travel, documentary, and general photography. The inclusion of a macro function allows for closer-than-normal focusing distances, expanding its utility for detail and small-subject work. The Takumar-A designation places this lens within the autofocus-capable lineup produced during Pentax’s transition-era, featuring the A-series aperture coupling that allows aperture-priority and program auto exposure modes on compatible Pentax bodies. The variable maximum aperture shifts from f/3.5 at the wide end to f/4.5 at the telephoto end, which is typical for zoom lenses in this class. As a K-mount optic, it is adaptable to modern mirrorless systems using a widely available K-mount adapter.

– Mount: Pentax K (A-series)
– Focal Length: 28-80mm
– Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-4.5 (variable)
– Focus: Autofocus
– Macro: Yes
– Format Compatibility: 35mm full-frame
– Adaptable to mirrorless via K-mount adapter

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Aurora ★★★★★

The macro switch works well for close-ups, and even with those internal artifacts I've taken some surprisingly sharp shots. For a budget vintage zoom it’s a fun gamble that paid off for me.

Edward ★★★★★

I was a bit nervous buying a lens as-is, but the macro function at the wide end lets me get surprisingly close to small objects. Even with a few specks inside, the images still come out sharp enough for my vintage camera collection.

Christopher V. ★★★★★

Shot some test frames and the macro function at 80mm really pulls in sharp detail, even with those minor lens artifacts. The zoom range covers everything I need for casual street shooting, and it's lighter than my other vintage glass.