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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:31 pm Post subject: 1st shots with Pentax S1a and 55mm f2 Super-Tak NEW SHOTS |
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Richard_D wrote:
Okay - first result from the first roll of film I've put through this camera.
Film Fuji Reala - scan unsharpened
Metering using my dodgy understanding of Sunny f16 rule:
125/f4
More too follow. _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
More to come...
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poilu
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poilu wrote:
superb textures Richard
your golden egg is cool but we want more shots _________________ T* |
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Orio
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Orio wrote:
I think you will enjoy much your M42 camera, Richard.
I had the Bessie with me in Budapest and I highly enjoyed it. You can get miles of beautiful performance out of humble M42 lenses like the MIR-24M or the Jupiter-37AM. And now I can look at the slide show of my vacation, which is not possible with digital unless you buy a very expensive projector. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
poilu wrote: |
superb textures Richard
your golden egg is cool but we want more shots |
Thanks. It was the first scan off the CD - I only picked it up at lunchtime. I'll try and resize a few more tonight when I get in from work.
I think I've photographed this water - pump (converted cannon) with almost every lens I own!
I'm pleasantly surprised at how well I guessed the exposure for most shots. I donz't think I would do as well on a dull day without bright sunshine to form a 'known reference point'. _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
Orio wrote: |
I think you will enjoy much your M42 camera, Richard.
I had the Bessie with me in Budapest and I highly enjoyed it. You can get miles of beautiful performance out of humble M42 lenses like the MIR-24M or the Jupiter-37AM. And now I can look at the slide show of my vacation, which is not possible with digital unless you buy a very expensive projector. |
Yes before I rush out and buy too many lenses for it I must remember I can swap the mounts on the jupiter37 Tair11 , Kalenar and Telear - but I know I'll give in to temptation fairly quickly _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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peterm1
Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 224
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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peterm1 wrote:
This is a lovely combo. The "pre Spotmatic" Pentaxes are in my view the best of the screw mount series. If you look at the camera it has something of the feel of the Leica screw mount cameras (ignoring the pentaprism) Just nice proportions that fit well in the hand. The cameras are well made and you can see why as they were so popular.
If you get a chance hunt around on the internet to buy some early Takumar lenses. They are not expensive. Yours is great but I think really belongs to a later camera. (Although I am sure some may have been sold with the earlier bodies as these were regarded as the top of the pile in their day and some buyers would have "optioned up" after these became available.)
The more usual standard lens found on the s1a from memory is probably the 55mm f2 "auto" takumar. Despite the name, this is really a semi auto lens in that it had a cocking lever on the side of the body and you had to cock this lever to open the aperture for viewing. I like this process and find its actually a nice way to shoot. Somehow it complements the process of shooting without a meter. Slows you down and makes you think about your photographs. I suppose its part of adopting an earlier technology and "going with it". Plus the lens gives good results.
If you do this however, be aware that some early super takumars were also marked auto takumar so do not get them confused. I see the semi automatic auto takumars on eBay quite often and they seldom go for much money so are really good value.
There are also a lot of other good Takumar period lenses for this camera. Most usual are the 105mm f2.8 and 135mm f3.5 which are both available with both preset apertures and with semi auto apertures as described above. In any event, enjoy, its a nice camera and lens and you will get good results from it.
Here is a good reference site on early Pentax gear.
http://www.taunusreiter.de/Cameras/Pentax_Takumar_e.html
I have been collecting these for years (for use) and have a pretty good range of them myself. I dont think they made a really bad lens and some even at this early stage were simply outstanding. _________________ PeterM
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peterqd
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 7448 Location: near High Wycombe, UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
Bravo Richard! I think you're very brave to discard cameras with meters for a while and get back to "real" photography, when the cameraman had to think about the exposure as well as composition.
Normal film from that time was a lot slower than what we consider normal today. It would help, I think, if you were to stick to one film speed, maybe 50 or 100 ASA, while you're learning to judge exposures. _________________ Peter - Moderator |
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
peterm1 wrote: |
This is a lovely combo. The "pre Spotmatic" Pentaxes are in my view the best of the screw mount series. If you look at the camera it has something of the feel of the Leica screw mount cameras (ignoring the pentaprism) Just nice proportions that fit well in the hand. The cameras are well made and you can see why as they were so popular.
If you get a chance hunt around on the internet to buy some early Takumar lenses. They are not expensive. Yours is great but I think really belongs to a later camera. (Although I am sure some may have been sold with the earlier bodies as these were regarded as the top of the pile in their day and some buyers would have "optioned up" after these became available.)
The more usual standard lens found on the s1a from memory is probably the 55mm f2 "auto" takumar. Despite the name, this is really a semi auto lens in that it had a cocking lever on the side of the body and you had to cock this lever to open the aperture for viewing. I like this process and find its actually a nice way to shoot. Somehow it complements the process of shooting without a meter. Slows you down and makes you think about your photographs. I suppose its part of adopting an earlier technology and "going with it". Plus the lens gives good results.
If you do this however, be aware that some early super takumars were also marked auto takumar so do not get them confused. I see the semi automatic auto takumars on eBay quite often and they seldom go for much money so are really good value.
There are also a lot of other good Takumar period lenses for this camera. Most usual are the 105mm f2.8 and 135mm f3.5 which are both available with both preset apertures and with semi auto apertures as described above. In any event, enjoy, its a nice camera and lens and you will get good results from it.
Here is a good reference site on early Pentax gear.
http://www.taunusreiter.de/Cameras/Pentax_Takumar_e.html
I have been collecting these for years (for use) and have a pretty good range of them myself. I dont think they made a really bad lens and some even at this early stage were simply outstanding. |
Thanks for the link Peter. It looks like the Super-Takumars ran from 1962-1971 which with the camera production running 1964-1968 would be about right.
I'm impressed with the build of the lens - it's lovely to use, and I'll definitely be looking for more at some point. _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:01 am Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
peterqd wrote: |
Bravo Richard! I think you're very brave to discard cameras with meters for a while and get back to "real" photography, when the cameraman had to think about the exposure as well as composition.
Normal film from that time was a lot slower than what we consider normal today. It would help, I think, if you were to stick to one film speed, maybe 50 or 100 ASA, while you're learning to judge exposures. |
Thanks Peter.
I'll continue to practice - high contrast scenes presented the biggest difficulty to judge. Getting hold of slower speed print film is getting difficult, and I don't think my eye is quite up to slide latitude yet _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
More shots as promised:
f4/125
f5_6/125
_________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
f8/125:
f5_6/125:
_________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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peterm1
Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 224
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:27 am Post subject: |
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peterm1 wrote:
I think all of the takumar 50 lenses are of great build quality and great optical quality. You will have lots of fun. Let us know what you think about the camera too. As I said in my other post I particularly like this era of early Pentaxes and own a couple of S1a's, a Pentax K (with the slow speed dial on the front) an S2 and one other - cant recall which (how quickly one forgets.) Plus of course two Spotmatics (one chrome and one black) and a K 1000. VBut of all of these I like the S1a best. When I was going thru my early Pentax phase I picked up several early bodies just because they were cheap and they were nice. I still like them.
Of the lenses as I said I really am a sucker for the early preset ones and auto takumar ones but overall own, lets see if I can remember ....
- The 35mm f 3.5 auto Takumar
- The 35mm f 2.3 auto Takumar
- The 35mm f3.5 super Takumar
- The 35mm f3.5 SMC Takumar
- A couple of examples of the auto Takumar 55mm f2
- A couple of the super tak 50mm
- A super Takumar 50mm f1.4
- The SMC Macro Takumar f4.
- Two versions of the preset 105mm (with 36mm filter and 39mm filter)
- One Super Takumar 105 mm
- Two versions of the 135mm (with 36mm filter and 39mm filter)
- The auto Takumar 135mm
- The super takumar version of the 135mm
- The super Takumar 135mm f2.5
- The auto Takumar 85mm f1.8
- The SMC Takumar 85mm f1.8
- The SMC 150mm f3.5
- The SMC 200mm f4
- The Takumar 200mm f3.5 (manual)
- The Takumar 200mm f5.6 (preset)
- The Takumar 300mm f3.5 (manual)
The only one I now really crave is the 105mm auto Takumar to complete the set. (OK I know there are others including some desirable early 35mm lenses (manual) and some longer lenses but I dont feel any strong urge for them.)
So you can see I am a Pentax screw mount addict and can say that pretty well all of these lenses do a pretty fine job. _________________ PeterM
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peterm1
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:37 am Post subject: |
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peterm1 wrote:
BTW pretty well all of these lenses are comparatively cheap and readily affordable providing good vlaue for money considering their performance. The only excpetion t hat comes to mind are the 85mm lenses which seem to be scarce and in demand. They always seem to attract a high price. _________________ PeterM
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:39 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Very nice collection!
The SMC 150mm f3.5 how about this lens ? It has strange focal length... _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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peterm1
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:45 am Post subject: |
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peterm1 wrote:
Attila wrote: |
Very nice collection!
The SMC 150mm f3.5 how about this lens ? It has strange focal length... |
Thanks Attila it given me a lot of pleasure over the years. The 150mm is an odd focal length and I dont know why they ever dreamed it up. I have not used it for a long time and cannot recall its performance. It is one of those less common ones that I grabbed when I saw one at the right price as I knew I probably would not see another one for a while, and then put it aside and more or less forgot about. I am sure other users here know exactly what that is like! I will try some shots soon and post the results.
There is one other lens I forgot to mention that I have considered getting. There is a SMC Takumar 100mm f4 macro lens which is said to be very good. It comes up on eBay from time to time so the chances are I will get one sooner or later as I am attracted to this 100mm - 105mm focal length. _________________ PeterM |
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
100mm macro takumar one of my next targeted lens _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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peterm1
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:05 am Post subject: |
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peterm1 wrote:
Attila wrote: |
100mm macro takumar one of my next targeted lens |
Attlia
Here is one I have been watching for a while and its been tempting me but having just bought a new Nikon 105mm f4 micro I do not see myself getting it anytime soon. So if you are tempted, be my guest..............
http://cgi.ebay.com/PENTAX-100MM-F-4-MACRO-SMC-SPOT-F-COUPLING-MULTI-COATED_W0QQitemZ180189584708QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4688QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 _________________ PeterM |
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:17 am Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
peterm1 wrote: |
Let us know what you think about the camera too...
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It handles beautifully - compact but not too small with everything in the right place. Nice solid construction too.
peterm1 wrote: |
- The 35mm f 3.5 auto Takumar
- The 35mm f 2.3 auto Takumar
- The 35mm f3.5 super Takumar
- The 35mm f3.5 SMC Takumar
- A couple of examples of the auto Takumar 55mm f2
- A couple of the super tak 50mm
- A super Takumar 50mm f1.4
- The SMC Macro Takumar f4.
- Two versions of the preset 105mm (with 36mm filter and 39mm filter)
- One Super Takumar 105 mm
- Two versions of the 135mm (with 36mm filter and 39mm filter)
- The auto Takumar 135mm
- The super takumar version of the 135mm
- The super Takumar 135mm f2.5
- The auto Takumar 85mm f1.8
- The SMC Takumar 85mm f1.8
- The SMC 150mm f3.5
- The SMC 200mm f4
- The Takumar 200mm f3.5 (manual)
- The Takumar 200mm f5.6 (preset)
- The Takumar 300mm f3.5 (manual)
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I'd better hide that list from my wife _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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Attila
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Thank you Peter! If I can sell any lenses soon I will take it I guess. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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Abbazz
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Abbazz wrote:
Attila wrote: |
100mm macro takumar one of my next targeted lens |
Superb lens, Attila. It's one of the few Heliar formula lenses available on 35mm cameras. The other ones being the 58/2.4 Takumar and the 50/2 Classic Heliar recently released by Cosina/Voigländer -- but the latter is a rangefinder lens. Apart from these rare lenses, the Heliar was strictly a medium and large format lens. Well, the Heliar formula retains its correction from aberrations even when used at very close range, so maybe there were macro lenses from other manufacturers with the same 5 element/3 group formula, but I am not aware of them.
The Heliar has an unique rendering, highly suitable for portrait work. The quality of its out of focus blur is outstanding.
Cheers!
Abbazz _________________ Il n'y a rien dans le monde qui n'ait son moment decisif, et le chef-d'oeuvre de la bonne conduite est de connaitre et de prendre ce moment. - Cardinal de Retz
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kuuan
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kuuan wrote:
Abbazz wrote: |
Superb lens, Attila. It's one of the few Heliar formula lenses.....
Abbazz |
Are the K mount SMC 'M' Macro 100mm f4 optically identical to the M42 Takumar S-M-C 100mm f4 Macro? _________________ my photos on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/collections |
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Abbazz
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Abbazz wrote:
kuuan wrote: |
Are the K mount SMC 'M' Macro 100mm f4 optically identical to the M42 Takumar S-M-C 100mm f4 Macro? |
Yes.
Here are a few pictures taken with my SMC-Takumar 100/4 Macro lens, wide open:
Note the nice background blur.
Cheers!
Abbazz _________________ Il n'y a rien dans le monde qui n'ait son moment decisif, et le chef-d'oeuvre de la bonne conduite est de connaitre et de prendre ce moment. - Cardinal de Retz
The 6x9 Photography Online Resource:
http://artbig.com/ |
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Laurence
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Laurence wrote:
The images tell a lot about the capability of this lens! I especially love the out-of-focus areas on the f:5.6 shots...beautiful! _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
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Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:57 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Very sharp wide open, from what I can understand from the resizes.
Very beautiful image samples. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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patrickh
Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 8551 Location: Oregon
Expire: 2011-11-18
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:04 am Post subject: |
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patrickh wrote:
thanks for the great samples Abbazz - looks like a very desirable lens. There are just too amny for one person to try (except Attila of course)
patrickh _________________ DSLR: Nikon D300 Nikon D200 Nex 5N
MF Zooms: Kiron 28-85/3.5, 28-105/3.2, 75-150/3.5, Nikkor 50-135/3.5 AIS // MF Primes: Nikkor 20/4 AI, 24/2 AI, 28/2 AI, 28/2.8 AIS, 28/3.5 AI, 35/1.4 AIS, 35/2 AIS, 35/2.8 PC, 45/2.8 P, 50/1.4 AIS, 50/1.8 AIS, 50/2 AI, 55/2.8 AIS micro, 55/3.5 AI micro, 85/2 AI, 100/2,8 E, 105/1,8 AIS, 105/2,5 AIS, 135/2 AIS, 135/2.8 AIS, 200/4 AI, 200/4 AIS micro, 300/4.5 AI, 300/4.5 AI ED, Arsat 50/1.4, Kiron 28/2, Vivitar 28/2.5, Panagor 135/2.8, Tamron 28/2.5, Tamron 90/2.5 macro, Vivitar 90/2.5 macro (Tokina) Voigtlander 90/3.5 Vivitar 105/2.5 macro (Kiron) Kaleinar 100/2.8 AI Tamron 135/2.5, Vivitar 135/2.8CF, 200/3.5, Tokina 400/5,6
M42: Vivitar 28/2.5, Tamron 28/2.5, Formula5 28/2.8, Mamiya 28/2.8, Pentacon 29/2.8, Flektogon 35/2.4, Flektogon 35/2.8, Takumar 35/3.5, Curtagon 35/4, Takumar 50/1.4, Volna-6 50/2.8 macro, Mamiya 50/1.4, CZJ Pancolar 50/1,8, Oreston 50/1.8, Takumar 50/2, Industar 50/3.5, Sears 55/1.4, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 85/2, Helios 85/1.5, Takumar 105/2.8, Steinheil macro 105/4.5, Tamron 135/2.5, Jupiter 135/4, CZ 135/4, Steinheil Culminar 135/4,5, Jupiter 135/3.5, Takumar 135/3.5, Tair 135/2.8, Pentacon 135/2.8, CZ 135/2.8, Taika 135/3.5, Takumar 150/4, Jupiter 200/4, Takumar 200/4
Exakta: Topcon 100/2.8(M42), 35/2.8, 58/1.8, 135/2.8, 135/2.8 (M42), Kyoei Acall 135/3.5
C/Y: Yashica 28/2.8, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, Zeiss Planar 50/1.4, Distagon 25/2.8
Hexanon: 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 52/1.8, 135/3.2, 135/3.5, 35-70/3.5, 200/3.5
P6 : Mir 38 65/3.5, Biometar 80/2.8, Kaleinar 150/2.8, Sonnar 180/2.8
Minolta SR: 28/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 45/2, 50/2, 58/1.4, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, 200/3.5
RF: Industar 53/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2
Enlarg: Rodagon 50/5,6, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, Vario 44-52/4, 150/5.6 180/5.6 El Nikkor 50/2,8,63/2.8,75/4, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, 135/5.6 Schneider 60/5.6, 80/5.6, 80/4S,100/5.6S,105/5.6,135/5.6, 135/5.6S, 150/5.6S, Leica 95/4 |
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