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Tower 22 (Asahiflex IIA)

Bellowscope

Bellows Unit
Attaches to cameras above for extreme close-ups such as photos of very small subjects. Bellows expands for focusing to different distances. Folds.
T3 AR 9604.. $13.25

Asahiflex Bellowscope
First Offered	1957
Extension	~120mm

No image made with Bellowscope (yet)

Standard TAKUMAR 58mm F 2.4

Lens element	5
Minimum lens aperture	F 22
Distance scale	2 ft ~ 50 ft and infinity
Angle of view	41°
Weight	7 ozs (200 grs)

Equipped with pre-set diaphragm adjusting ring

Sensational standard lens of f 2.4 even produced with 5 lens elements. The focal length is designed at 58mm for single lens reflex camera, having excellent resolving power. Especially designed for color photography because of the increasing popularity of color pictures.

T3 AR 022 - Tower "22" Camera. $89.50

3 AR 8491 - Leather Everyready Case. Has metal trim, hand and shoulder strap, protective hood for lens. $6.25

With 2.4 lens, dial for wider speed range (1/2 to 1/500 sec.) Uses series 6 filters, 1 5/8 adapter.

Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 1:2.4 f=58mm
First Offered	1957
Maximum f-stop	f/2.4
Minimum f-stop	f/22
f-stop mechanism	preset
Filter Ring	(40mm?) Series 6 Enteco Adapter Ring No. 61
Iris	12 (makes circular bokeh at any aperture)

Image made with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 1:2.4 f=58mm

Tower 22 (AsahiFlex IIa) with Tower 1:2.5 f=35mm P.C

Tower 22 (AsahiFlex IIa) with Tower Steinheil Munchen Culminar 1:4.5 f=135mm

Tower 35mm 1:2.5 Wide Angle Lens

Sears Catalog - Tower 35mm f:2.5 Wide Angle Lens

Tower 35mm f 1:2.5 Wide Angle Lens.
Increases field of view covered by normal 50mm lens. Increases field of view 1 1/2 times., 87% more picture area on your film. Use to include more of interiors, scenes, large groups of people, etc. Close-up effects. Focuses to 3 1/2 ft. Includes lens cap, leather case.

T3 AR08116 35mm Wide Angle Lens. $48.50

Tower 1:2.5 f=35mm
First offered	1958
Maximum f-stop	f/2.5
Minimum f-stop	f/22
f-stop mechanism	Preset with lock
Filter Ring	49mm
Iris	14-blade (makes circular bokeh at any aperture)

Image made with Tower 1:2.5 f=35mm

Tower Steinheil München Culminar 1:4.5 135mm

Sears Catalog - Tower 135mm f:4.5 Telephoto Lens

Tower 135mm f:4.5 Telephoto Lens.
Long focal length lens that really brings your subjects up close! Magnifies about 3 times. Shows the image 3 times as large as normal 50mm lens. Close-up of wild animals from a distance...close-up of sports stars from the stands; ideal for taking close-up candid shots unobserved. Focuses 5 ft. to infinity. Includes lens cap, leather case. Lens mount dia. 36mm.

3C07175Y Tower 135mm f:4.5 Telephoto Lens. $58.50

Tower Steinheil München Culminar 1:4.5 f=135mm
First Offered	1956
Maximum f-stop	f/4.5
Minimum f-stop	f/32
f-stop mechanism	main f-stop ring
Filter Ring	36mm (?)
Iris	17 (makes circular bokeh at any aperture)

Image made with Tower Steinheil München Culminar 1:4.5 f=135mm

Sears Catalog

Sears Catalog 1959

Download the AsahiFlex IIA & IIB Manual

Type	Single lens reflex
Used Film	35mm film
Picture Size	24mm x 36mm (Leica Size) 20 or 36 exposures
Standard Lens	Takumar 50mm f 3.5 (Helicoid lens barrel with pre-set diaphragm adjusting ring) Takumar 58mm f 2.4 (Helicoid lens barrel with pre-set diaphragm adjusting ring)
Shutter	Focal plane shutter. IIA – T, B, ½, 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200, 1/500 sec. IIB – B, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200, 1/500
Focusing	Focusing is secured by turning the lens barrel, observing the Image produced on the focusing finder glass through the reflex mirror. Focusing range (when extension tube not used): 58mm F 2.4 …… 2 Feet – infinity 50mm F3.5 ……2.5 feet – infinity
Finder	Eye level view finder equipped in addition to the reflex focusing finder glass.
Synchro-Flash	Flash synchronized; with X & F terminals. (European tip)
Double Exposure Prevention	Coupled film winding and shutter cocking prevents double exposure. If desired double or multiple exposure can be made by turning the rewinding clutch to R.)
Lens Interchangeable	Screw-in type Asahiflex Lens mount. (37mm)

Download the Asahiflex IIA & IIB Manual

Asahi Pentax Auto Bellows / Slide Copier Operating Manual

Download the Honeywell Pentax Takumar Lens Manual

Download Takumar Interchangeable
Lenses Operating Manual

Download Asahi Pentax Takumar Interchangeable
Lenses Operating Manual (early version)

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