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First Test Images, Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:24 pm    Post subject: First Test Images, Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Reply with quote
After much ebay searching and re-searching I found a nice clean SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 at my local vintage camera shop.
They made me an excellent deal too! It's slightly yellow, a little internal dust but otherwise quite clean.
Serial # 640xxxx with rubberized focus ring. What year would that make it, 1964?


At 1.4.



Bobble-head dolls shot through shop window @ 2.0. Bottom is a 100% crop.



Shot @ 1.4, bottom is 100% crop. Minimal post processing.

Now I really see what all the talk is about. Amazing lens!

These were shot on the way home from the camera shop. Will do some serious tests tomorrow. Very happy!


PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congratulations! This is the last M42 version dating from 1973 to 1975, when the bayonet mount was introduced.


PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 12:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Peter, thanks! Very good to know!

One more with a 100% crop shot at 1.4!

(ISO 160, Canon 30D)


PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow. You scored big, Mark ...


PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 2:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paid $40.
Very Happy


PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 2:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Caramba, what a buy!. Your photos do it justice ...


PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ohh.., I paid mine $39 (as yours). Mine is older a S-M-C version.

It's my favorite 50 mm lens. See the cat's pics. Fantastic, very nice colors, great bokeh, very good resolution, neutral contrast.

Great lens, and congratulations, you have one.

Enjoy. Rino.


PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 12:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kram wrote:
Paid $40.
Very Happy

Tak SMC 50/1.4 is one of shaprest lens in 50mm options, IMO. Good deal. Mike


PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:06 pm    Post subject: Re: First Test Images, Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Reply with quote
Kram wrote:
After much ebay searching and re-searching I found a nice clean SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 at my local vintage camera shop.
They made me an excellent deal too! It's slightly yellow, a little internal dust but otherwise quite clean.
Serial # 640xxxx with rubberized focus ring. What year would that make it, 1964?


At 1.4.



Bobble-head dolls shot through shop window @ 2.0. Bottom is a 100% crop.



Shot @ 1.4, bottom is 100% crop. Minimal post processing.

Now I really see what all the talk is about. Amazing lens!

These were shot on the way home from the camera shop. Will do some serious tests tomorrow. Very happy!

Hi Mark
One of my favourite Takumar lenses. Enjoy!


PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congratolations!!!
You got a gem. You will fall in love with it, if not yet Laughing Laughing Laughing


fish4570, are you brazilian? second time i see you using portuguese
Laughing Laughing
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