Asahi Fisheye-Takumar 17mm f4  type_Light Meter which is 20 years ago

which is 20 years ago

When it works

black & white negative (C41 process)

Good locks and smooth action on both the ball and the base swivel

Asahi Fisheye-Takumar 17mm f4 &nbsptype_Light Meter which is 20 years agoThis Asahi Fisheye Takumar 17mm f4 is a tiny, tiny full frame fisheye lens pretty unique. This one is in excellent cosmetic condition, with only very light cosmetic wear. Focusing is smooth, diaphragm moves well, and the built in filters are good. Some of the element edges have a variant of "Schneideritis," with some edge of element artifacts; like classic Schneideritis, it's out of the optical path and won't affect imaging, but it's there. A neat