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S-M-C and Super Takumar 50mm f1.4
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
Very nice advertise for Takumars!

I'm using the caps of my MF lenses to assist in focusing as my both eyes are suffering from myopia and astigmatism at the same time Smile


PostPosted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Laughing Laughing


PostPosted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
yalcinaydin wrote:
Use b&w and don't worry about the color cast Smile


I had taken this shot for here, you can check the biggest file to see how this lens performs:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yalcinaydin/2728993595/sizes/o/


Well, the colourcast I dont care about. But I understand its almost a stop darker then it should be :p


PostPosted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Kyoto Reply with quote
kuuan wrote:



Thats a nice shot !


PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
zewrak wrote:
Well, the colourcast I dont care about. But I understand its almost a stop darker then it should be :p

Yes you're right, I'm still in the phase of learning to use my new (old full Manual Sunpak 422D) flash. For these shots I've made a home made diffuser from A4 white sheet and this one is the test shot as you can tell from the cap on the eye. Full manual lens + Full manual flash + camera on Manual mode (Canon's M) = I need time to get use to it Smile

This one is the best of the series but it has PS touch on the skin:


Full size:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yalcinaydin/2728817981/sizes/o/in/photostream/


PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
how do you position the A4 sheet as diffuser? is the flash pointed directly at the target? off-camera? pointed at a wall?

thanks...


PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use an empty filmcan, the transparent type that Tmax comes in. I cut a hole in the side of it and slide it over the flash ;D


PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
orly_andico wrote:
how do you position the A4 sheet as diffuser? is the flash pointed directly at the target? off-camera? pointed at a wall?

thanks...

It's nothing special just a 2 mins application of a quick idea but can be improved easily Smile I've bought wireless receivers from gadget infinity and they're on the way to me at the moment so until they arrive I don't have to opportunity to use lens away from the camera. In this shot, flash was mounted on the camera and directly pointed to the model and I guess 1/4 was enough as I used a large aperture to decrease the waiting time on recycling.

And my A4 sheet diffuser:
1- Fold the paper from the middle, repeat this once more
2- Now cut the paper equally from both sides to be able to mount it on the flash head (rubber can be used here, I don't know the exact word to use here Smile)
3- Enfold the long part from the cut towards the lens. This long part will be the diffuser part.

As I said this was a quick work, nothing special or very effective Smile
And I know that the text is not that great so I requested the photo from my sis, it will be added as I get it.

here is the picture:


PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've this beauty; should I need/buy another 50/1.4 ?
The other is not an ordinary lens so let's be specific: Should I buy a Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50/1.4 (C/Y) if I found under 100$, will be an improvement in quality ?


PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2728817981_9e3b100a14.jpg


Beautiful ! congrats! I love it very much!


PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2728817981_9e3b100a14.jpg
Beautiful ! congrats! I love it very much!

Thanks Atilla, today my umbrellas and light stands have arrived but I'm stillwaiting for the umbrella holder swivels and wireless trigger; I hope to get better shots when the set is ok.


PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Let we see ! I would like to see beautiful bright eyes too, that is my favorite part on portraits.


PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote






It's unyellowing on the window sill now. Having a separate wb profiile in Aperture just isn't very comfortable. And besides, I have four other 50mm lenses Razz


PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cat sample is beautiful I really love it.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
A few older samples from my Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4. This lens was my 2nd M42 and I use it most often.



these two are taken at f/1.4:



extension rings:



and 2 in full-resolution (sharpness set to 0 in SPP RAW converter):



//edited: bad last but one link

Last edited by no-X on Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:47 am; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Beautiful samples, I like them very much!


PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
also had some fun with my S.M.C. Takumar 50mm f1.4 today:






best greetings,
andreas


PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice one Andreas! I especially like first one.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Super Tak 50/1.4, a daughter and a will to learn photoshop Wink.



PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Promising Wink great model!


PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice shot, good portrait.


PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just got this lens today! it is very, very good!





PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
wow! superb samples of a superb lens!


PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It is indeed very good! sharp even when wide open!



PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Finally! got the chance to use the Takumar on a film body (bessaflex)

Shot on Kodak Elitechrome.

I love it for portraits, because it gives a wonderful glow when shot wide open





Bokeh test:

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