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Pentax 67 SMC Takumar 165mm f/2.8
Summary
The SMC Pentax 67 / SMC Pentax-6×7 165mm f/2.8 is a fast, manual-focus short telephoto lens introduced in 1982 for the Pentax 6×7 medium format system, with a cosmetically updated version released in 1989 under the “67” branding. Optically identical across both versions, it was designed as a portrait and general-purpose telephoto, offering a field of view equivalent to an 85mm lens on 35mm format—making it a go-to choice for medium format portraiture. It features a 6-element - 5-group design with Super Multi-Coating (SMC) and a 10-blade automatic diaphragm, stopping down to f/22. The lens focuses as close as 1.6 meters, delivering a 0.13× magnification ratio, and uses a 67 mm filter thread. It includes a built-in sliding hood, inner bayonet mount, and was typically supplied with the S120-150 case. It measures 91.5 × 98.5mm, weighs 835g, and lacks internal focusing or weather sealing. There’s no “A” setting on the aperture ring, so metering is manual or stop-down only.
Came in two variants with similar specs:
SMC Pentax-6×7 165mm f/2.8 in 1982; SMC Pentax 67 165mm f/2.8 in 1989
Tech Specs
| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Series | 67 |
| Model | SMC Takumar |
| Focal Length | 165mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Format | 6×7 |
| Image Circle | - |
| Minimum Focus | 160cm |
| Focus Rotation | ° |
| Iris Blades | 10 |
| Optical Design | 6/5 |
| Squeeze | none |
| Front Diameter | 91.5mm |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
| Focus/Zoom Rod | none |
| Native Mount | Pentax 6×7 |
| Data Protocol | none |
| Length | 98.5mm |
| Weight | 835g |
| Body Telescope | - |
| Body Material | - |
| Focus Drive | - |
| Iris Drive | - |
| Zoom Drive | - |
History
Country of Origin:
Release Date: 1982
Launch Price:
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