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Pentax 67 SMC Takumar 55-100mm f/4.5
Summary
The SMC Pentax 67 55-100mm f/4.5 is a rare and highly regarded wide-to-standard zoom introduced in 1998 for the Pentax 6×7 medium format system. It offered a 35mm equivalent focal range of approximately 28–50mm. Designed for landscape, travel, and general-purpose photography, it gave medium-format shooters the flexibility of framing without swapping primes—a major convenience in the field. Optically, it features an 11-element, 9-group design with Super Multi-Coating (SMC) and an 8-blade automatic diaphragm, stopping down to f/32. The lens focuses as close as 60cm, delivering a 0.21× magnification ratio, and uses a massive 95 mm filter thread. It weighs 1210g, measures 103 × 120 mm, and includes a manual aperture ring (no “A” setting). There’s no internal focusing or weather sealing, and the front element rotates during focusing. A dedicated PH-RBB95 hood and S120-160 soft case were typically bundled.
Tech Specs
| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Series | 67 |
| Model | SMC Takumar |
| Focal Length | 55-100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Format | 6×7 |
| Image Circle | - |
| Minimum Focus | 60cm |
| Focus Rotation | ° |
| Iris Blades | 8 |
| Optical Design | 11/9 |
| Squeeze | none |
| Front Diameter | 103mm |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
| Focus/Zoom Rod | none |
| Native Mount | Pentax 6×7 |
| Data Protocol | none |
| Length | 120mm |
| Weight | 1210g |
| Body Telescope | - |
| Body Material | - |
| Focus Drive | - |
| Iris Drive | - |
| Zoom Drive | - |
History
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Release Date: 1998
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