Asahi Super-Takumar 55mm f1.8 soviet you will see that it

you will see that it does not refer to the year at all and is just a random model number

Made for 2x3 sheet film

possibly great

this camera is made in Italy with German collaboration (I guess old habits die hard) and includes a nice chestnut-coloured leather everready case

Very minor edge speckling which will not affect image quality

Asahi Super-Takumar 55mm f1.8 soviet you will see that itThe Asahi 55mm f1. 8 Super Takumar is a compact standard lens for the M42 thread mount. Cosmetic condition is excellent, with only minor cosmetic wear. Focusing is smooth, diaphragm is clean, light dust. A classic earlier design in nice shape.