Overview

The Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar 100mm f/4 is a manual-focus M42 lens praised for its sharpness edge-to-edge even wide-open and smooth, undistracting bokeh. It offers 1:2 magnification, extendable to 1:1 with tubes, and a convenient working distance for macro. Build is durable and compact, with a well-designed focus ring showing reproduction ratios. Weaknesses include poor foreground bokeh and manual focus only. It suits macro, portrait, and general telephoto use, especially on mirrorless via adapter.