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kyrcy
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 7:29 pm Post subject: Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 35mm f/3.5 M42 |
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kyrcy wrote:
How good is the above lens and what would be a fair price if it comes with case and hood? How does the Auto switch operate? |
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JJB
Joined: 02 Oct 2014 Posts: 424 Location: USA
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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JJB wrote:
I just got one with hood (but no case) in excellent condition for US $37 including postage. On ebay you can get them for between $30-40 plus postage if you are patient. I have seen them as high as $70-90.
My initial test shots were promising - clear and sharp. Do a search here on the forum and you will find sample images that give you an idea of what the lens can achieve in capable hands. _________________ Nikon D80 with 18/55 kit lens
Fujifilm XE-1 with 18/55 kit lens
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Konica Hexanon: 28/3.5, 50/1.7 (EE), 55/3.5 macro, 135/3.2 28-135/4-4.5, 80-200/4
Mamiya Sekor SX 28/2.8, 50/2, 55/1.4, 135/2.8
Minolta: 50/1.7, 35-70/3.5, 35-105/3.5-4.5
Olympus Zuiko: 28/3.5, 50/1.8, 85/2
Rikenon: 55/1.4
Soligor: 135s made by Tamron, Komura, Tokina
Takumar/Asahi/Pentax: Pentax M 35/2.8, SMC Takumar 35/3.5, 50/1.7 (Pentax) 55/1.8 (Super Tak), 105/2.8, 200/4
Tokina 60-300, 4-5.6
Tamron: 103A 80-210/3.8-4, 46A 70-210/3.8-4, 300/5.6 (Vernon Edonar)
Vivitar: 28/2.5, S1 28-90/2.8 (Komine), S1 70-210/3.5 (Kiron)
Yashica: ML 28/2.8, 50/2
Yashinon: 50/1.4
German: Meyer Gorlitz Oreston 50/1.8, CZJ Tessar 50/2.8, Isco Gottingen 135/3.5, Schneider-Kreuzach 200/5.5
Soviet: Helios 44/2, Helios 44/4, Industar 50/3.5 (both silver and black) |
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newst
Joined: 21 Oct 2014 Posts: 617 Location: Troy, MI USA
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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newst wrote:
An excellent reference for all the old Takumar/Pentax lenses...and many others.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/S-M-C-Super-Auto-Takumar-35mm-F3.5.html _________________ Steve
Just an armadillo on the shoulder of the information superhighway. |
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tromboads
Joined: 29 May 2012 Posts: 1782 Location: Melbourne AU
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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tromboads wrote:
I enjoy using my 35mm f3.5 (SMC Version)
It's no larger then a M50 f2, just as easy to use as any other, and still very usable.
My version has never been a WOW! but always just a faithful useful, consistent piece of glass.
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Thinking about it more, I wouldnt tend towards calling it soft.. but that's not exactly fair, Yet again it just "looks" different.
I was surprised that my Pentax M35 f2.8 was so different to the Tak.
Wait, maybe this makes sense, The M35 is closer to the M50 f1.7 as is the Tak 35 towards the Tak 50 f1.4 (my copy at least) |
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jamaeolus
Joined: 19 Mar 2014 Posts: 2929 Location: Eugene
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 12:39 am Post subject: |
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jamaeolus wrote:
I have the super takumar in this and I just love it. Pentax got the engineering and ergonomics SO right in that era. I never hesitate to buy pentax lenses "as is" from bayers seliing with "I know nothing about cameras" from this era as virtually every time I get something useful and pretty frequently they are in excellent condition. As an example I got a pentax 6x7 S-M-C 90mm with LS for my MF camera that was sold that way. I was the only one who bid and got it for 58 USD. I have super takumar m42 in , 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm 1.4 (2), 55mm 1.8, 105mm, 135mm,150mm,200mm. I also have super multi coated in 20mm, 28mm, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.9, 135mm and 200mm. All came in and just worked. Only a couple even have stiff regions on the focus throw, no stiff or non working blades. Some of em are a bit worn and even beat up but you can't blame that on the manufacturer. They remind me of Honda products from 1985-1990. I love the ergonomics of olympus but they seem overly prone to fungus. CZJ has issues with oily blades, and stiff focus. Topcon tend to have mechanical issues. All the other manufacturers I have (albeit limited) experience with have had one issue or another in various lenses. Sorry for the ramble but I just loves my pentax stuff. They may not be the sharpest of the sharp but certainly can do the job. _________________ photos are moments frozen in time |
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WNG555
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 784 Location: Arrid-Zone-A, USA
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 1:01 am Post subject: |
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WNG555 wrote:
I also have the Super version as opposed to the S-M-C. The later model will have better flare resistance.
Mechanically the same.
How good it is will depend on how you plan to shoot with it.
It's very good close up to portrait lengths. But gets weak for wide landscapes. Also a bit slow in low light street photography.
As mentioned, it's quite small. Build quality is superb, but I shelved mine and searched for a better overall performing 35mm.
The Auto switch is for aperture control via the pin on the M42 mount. _________________ "The eyes are useless when the mind is blind."
Sony ILCE-6000, SELP1650, SEL1855, SEL55210, SEL5018. Sigma 19/30/60mm f2.8 EX DN Art.
Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fish-Eye, 14mm f2.8 IF ED UMC. Samyang 12mm f2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-Eye.
And a bunch of Manual-Focus Lenses
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visualopsins
Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 10541 Location: California
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 1:51 am Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
Nice wide angle for FF camera. A little slow for crop normal.
I sold mine. I keep the S-M-C 35/2 in M42.
Auto/Man switch: In Man position, Aperture ring operates diaphragm. In Auto position, depress M42 pin to close diaphragm to aperture ring setting. _________________ ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮ like attracts like! ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮
Cameras: Sony ILCE-7RM2, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
Lenses:
M42 Asahi Optical Co., Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200, Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300, Macro-Takumar 1:4/50, Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm, Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element), Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17, Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500, Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100, Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100, SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51BB), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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kyrcy
Joined: 23 Feb 2015 Posts: 124
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:55 am Post subject: |
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kyrcy wrote:
How does this 35mm compare to the Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 28mm f/3.5 M42? |
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tromboads
Joined: 29 May 2012 Posts: 1782 Location: Melbourne AU
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 4:28 am Post subject: |
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tromboads wrote:
From my variants I found the 28mm Super Tak to be "sharper" (what ever the hell that means). But I prefer the 35mm fov for most general shooting (in APS land) |
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visualopsins
Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 10541 Location: California
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 4:41 am Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
35mm is not quite as wide as 28mm. I agree with tromboads the 28mm has a little better image quality.
28mm makes a nice normal lens for crop, although a little slow. Excellent wide angle on FF, although a little slow. Which size sensor? _________________ ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮ like attracts like! ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮
Cameras: Sony ILCE-7RM2, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
Lenses:
M42 Asahi Optical Co., Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200, Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300, Macro-Takumar 1:4/50, Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm, Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element), Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17, Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500, Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100, Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100, SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51BB), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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lensa.ana
Joined: 19 Dec 2015 Posts: 3
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:21 am Post subject: |
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lensa.ana wrote:
Very sharp! Here's a sample from sony nex 6
full size: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Ph1y-aH1pwQ2ZXVkFyOFZXNEk/view?usp=sharing
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6009 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:25 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Would you mind re-posting the image please lensa.ana
As an anti=spam measure the forum does not allow images on a first post.
Many thanks
OH |
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lensa.ana
Joined: 19 Dec 2015 Posts: 3
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:29 am Post subject: |
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lensa.ana wrote:
Oldhand wrote: |
Would you mind re-posting the image please lensa.ana
As an anti=spam measure the forum does not allow images on a first post.
Many thanks
OH |
Hi Oldhand, I already edit it and it working fine in preview. But it's still not appearing after I submit it. I don't know what's wrong.
EDIT: nevermind, thanks! |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6009 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
lensa.ana wrote: |
Oldhand wrote: |
Would you mind re-posting the image please lensa.ana
As an anti=spam measure the forum does not allow images on a first post.
Many thanks
OH |
Hi Oldhand, I already edit it and it working fine in preview. But it's still not appearing after I submit it. I don't know what's wrong.
EDIT: nevermind, thanks! |
All good now - thank you for posting
OH |
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lensa.ana
Joined: 19 Dec 2015 Posts: 3
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:33 am Post subject: |
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lensa.ana wrote:
Here's more. All OOC JPEG
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jamaeolus
Joined: 19 Mar 2014 Posts: 2929 Location: Eugene
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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jamaeolus wrote:
Nice flower pics. _________________ photos are moments frozen in time |
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visualopsins
Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 10541 Location: California
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
Welcome lensa.ana
Thanks for posting the excellent examples of 28/3.5 from crop sensor! _________________ ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮ like attracts like! ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮
Cameras: Sony ILCE-7RM2, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
Lenses:
M42 Asahi Optical Co., Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200, Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300, Macro-Takumar 1:4/50, Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm, Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element), Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17, Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500, Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100, Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100, SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51BB), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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visualopsins
Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 10541 Location: California
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
jamaeolus wrote: |
... have super multi coated in ... 85mm 1.9 ... |
Ooooooooh!!! A rarity!!! I kind of regret having sold mine. I kept the S-M-C 85/1.8, razor sharp wide open, while the S-M-C 85/1.9 has a nice softness WO I kind of miss sometimes... _________________ ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮ like attracts like! ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮
Cameras: Sony ILCE-7RM2, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
Lenses:
M42 Asahi Optical Co., Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200, Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300, Macro-Takumar 1:4/50, Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm, Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element), Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17, Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500, Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100, Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100, SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51BB), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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peterqd
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 7448 Location: near High Wycombe, UK
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
The first version of this lens I had was the Super-Tak 3.5/35. I wasn't too happy with it because it couldn't seem to achieve the resolution
that other people on the forum were showing me, so I traded it for the S-M-C version, which was a lot better. This pic of the Georges
River Bridge near Sydney was taken with it in 2012, probably at f8.
(Click on pic for full-size)
The S-M-C Takumar 3.5 28/3.5 is not a lot different in terms of resolution in my experience. Since then I've aquired the K version of both lenses and there is a marked improvement over the Takumars, particularly the 28 which is stellar. _________________ Peter - Moderator |
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edri
Joined: 26 Oct 2014 Posts: 315 Location: walking in the air
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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edri wrote:
I just ordered a 35/3.5 lens on eBay, but Auto-Takumar early version. It seems to be the same optical formula, but a more compact body than later releases. At press time the lens was described as: "A medium speed lens with extremely high resolving power, this is an excellent general purpose wide-angle optic which will prove highly useful for scenic, industrial, and architectulral photography. Compact and light in weight." [http://www.klassik-cameras.de/Pentax_Takumar_e.html]. I'm a fan of compact lenses and I hope to be a good lens. _________________ http://www.adlightstill.smugmug.com |
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WNG555
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 784 Location: Arrid-Zone-A, USA
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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WNG555 wrote:
peterqd wrote: |
The first version of this lens I had was the Super-Tak 3.5/35. I wasn't too happy with it because it couldn't seem to achieve the resolution
that other people on the forum were showing me, so I traded it for the S-M-C version, which was a lot better. This pic of the Georges
River Bridge near Sydney was taken with it in 2012, probably at f8.
(Click on pic for full-size)
The S-M-C Takumar 3.5 28/3.5 is not a lot different in terms of resolution in my experience. Since then I've aquired the K version of both lenses and there is a marked improvement over the Takumars, particularly the 28 which is stellar. |
Great bridge shot!
This seems to be the same scenario I experienced with my Super Takumar 35-f/3.5. I may have to trade up to the S-M-C version and give it another try.
As for the 28mm f/3.5 primes. The Super version is physically different from the S-M-C version (smaller).
They both performed about the same and a bit sharper than the Super-Tak 35mm. All three did fine to very good in close focus photography. But they weren't great for landscapes. These wide Taks were the only ones I don't enjoy shooting with from the line.
I know the Pentax-K 28mm f/3.5 is in different league. Outstanding lens! _________________ "The eyes are useless when the mind is blind."
Sony ILCE-6000, SELP1650, SEL1855, SEL55210, SEL5018. Sigma 19/30/60mm f2.8 EX DN Art.
Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fish-Eye, 14mm f2.8 IF ED UMC. Samyang 12mm f2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-Eye.
And a bunch of Manual-Focus Lenses
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6627 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
I have a Super-Takumar 35/3.5
I always thought it was very sharp wide open, and certainly as good as the 28/3.5.
One problem with Takumars though, and its worse with wide angles, is that the typical construction is particularly vulnerable to losing infinity focus. This should be carefully checked. On many wide angles its the No.1 reason for perceptions of poor sharpness.
In general with wide angles it can be challenging to nail as the large DOF makes it hard to see when focus is dead on or not. Errors in focusing with a lens with a small aperture can lead to a perception that the lens isn't sharp.
The inability to focus perfectly through the SLR finder (nearly impossible with 24mm or wider) makes people focus by scale by preference. Focusing by scale requires the scale to be accurate, which unfortunately often isn't. _________________ I like Pentax DSLR's, Exaktas, M42 bodies of all kinds, strange and cheap Japanese lenses, and am dabbling in medium format/Speed Graphic work. |
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visualopsins
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:58 am Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
Where can I read more about problem with Takumar wide angles "typical construction is particularly vulnerable to losing infinity focus"? _________________ ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮ like attracts like! ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮
Cameras: Sony ILCE-7RM2, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
Lenses:
M42 Asahi Optical Co., Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200, Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300, Macro-Takumar 1:4/50, Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm, Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element), Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17, Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500, Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100, Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100, SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51BB), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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tromboads
Joined: 29 May 2012 Posts: 1782 Location: Melbourne AU
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 1:50 am Post subject: |
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tromboads wrote:
Doubt there is much literature about that. It's more of a "folks might have" experienced it.
Personally all my Tak's have been fine in that regard. |
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6627 Location: San Francisco, USA
Expire: 2018-01-18
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:58 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Personal experience.
I have been into many Takumars. Infinity is very easy to adjust because it is set by the rotation of the main optical block within the focus mechanism, and is locked down by friction, with three setscrews in slots. These can shift, and are sometimes loose. Interestingly the rotation/placement of the optical block also is used to adjust the aperture - the mechanism can have a different starting point for engaging the aperture linkage on the outer part of the lens. _________________ I like Pentax DSLR's, Exaktas, M42 bodies of all kinds, strange and cheap Japanese lenses, and am dabbling in medium format/Speed Graphic work. |
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