History
Takumar lenses were primarily supplied with Pentax cameras through the 1950s and 1960s using the M42 (Pentax) Screwmount. Pentax began supplying lenses under the Pentax name in the early 1970s, using a bayonet (K) mount. In addition to the 35mm line, Pentax added professional 645 and 67 format cameras to its lineup. Pentax has designed its digital SLR cameras to be compatible with any Pentax K mount and M42 screwmount (with a Pentax adapter) ever made, thus providing countless lens possibilities. 35mm and 645 lenses optimized for digital cameras are currently in production.
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