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Francko
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 Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject: Asahi Optical Co. SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 at Wide Aperture |
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Francko wrote:
Sigma SD14
Asahi Optical Co. SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4-16.0
Shutter: 1/125
Diaphragm: f/1.4 (wide open)
ISO 50
Black&White post-production
NB.
Focusing just over the little eyes
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Carl Zeiss Jena: Flektogon 35/2.4, Pancolar 50/1.8, Pancolar 50/2, Tessar 50/2.8, Sonnar 135/4
Asahi: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 28/3.5, SMC Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 55/2
Others: Pentacon Auto 50/1.8, Helios 44M-4 58/2, Isco-Gottingen 50/2.8, Sesnon auto 135mm f/2.8
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
Cute!!
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Katastrofo wrote:
I like it, I like it a lot!!
Check out the eye, sharp lens.
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Spotmatic
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Spotmatic wrote:
Thanks for posting this great picture! This reminds me to use my Takumars more often (I have most 55/50mm Takumars in my collection).
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luisalegria wrote:
Oh, well done !
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Francko
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Francko wrote:
Canon EOS 40D
Asahi Optical Co. Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4-16.0
Shutter: 1/40
Diaphragm: f/1.4 (wide open)
ISO 100
NB.
This was taken with the sister Super-Takumar f/1.4
This is passed over Lightroom =) but I really like the dof 
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DSLR: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sigma SD14
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Digital Lenses:
Canon: EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF 70-200mm f4L IS USM
Sigma for Canon: 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM
Manual Lenses M42:
Carl Zeiss Jena: Flektogon 35/2.4, Pancolar 50/1.8, Pancolar 50/2, Tessar 50/2.8, Sonnar 135/4
Asahi: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 28/3.5, SMC Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 55/2
Others: Pentacon Auto 50/1.8, Helios 44M-4 58/2, Isco-Gottingen 50/2.8, Sesnon auto 135mm f/2.8
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
 It will be very nice for any commercial , great shoot!
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Francko
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Francko wrote:
Canon EOS 40D
Asahi Optical Co. SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4-16.0
Shutter: 1/800
Diaphragm: f/1.4 (wide open)
ISO 100
Canon EOS 40D
Asahi Optical Co. SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4-16.0
Shutter: 1/400
Diaphragm: f/1.4 (wide open)
ISO 100
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DSLR: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sigma SD14
SLR: Pentor Super TL
Digital Lenses:
Canon: EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF 70-200mm f4L IS USM
Sigma for Canon: 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM
Manual Lenses M42:
Carl Zeiss Jena: Flektogon 35/2.4, Pancolar 50/1.8, Pancolar 50/2, Tessar 50/2.8, Sonnar 135/4
Asahi: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 28/3.5, SMC Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 55/2
Others: Pentacon Auto 50/1.8, Helios 44M-4 58/2, Isco-Gottingen 50/2.8, Sesnon auto 135mm f/2.8
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zewrak
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zewrak wrote:
Few that have used that lens will deny it's super powers.
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LucisPictor wrote:
Fantastic shots!!
This lens is great, that's true, but here it is much more the photographer! Well done!
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poilu wrote:
congrats! superb samples & superb portraits!
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:48 am Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
Hi Francko, can you please remember in future that the maximum width for pictures is 900 pixels. If you want to let people see a larger image you can either post a smaller one with an embedded link, or post it in the Oversize Gallery.
I've resized your picture with the embedded link.
Thankyou
PS I like your pictures - is your lens the SMC or S-M-C version?
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Francko
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Francko wrote:
Really Sorry for my larger photos !!!
this is what I have
Thanks to all for repling !!!
ps.
What differences between SMC and Super-Multi-Coated, Peterqd ?
Thanks
pps.
Both of them are Browned  )
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DSLR: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sigma SD14
SLR: Pentor Super TL
Digital Lenses:
Canon: EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF 70-200mm f4L IS USM
Sigma for Canon: 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM
Manual Lenses M42:
Carl Zeiss Jena: Flektogon 35/2.4, Pancolar 50/1.8, Pancolar 50/2, Tessar 50/2.8, Sonnar 135/4
Asahi: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 28/3.5, SMC Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 55/2
Others: Pentacon Auto 50/1.8, Helios 44M-4 58/2, Isco-Gottingen 50/2.8, Sesnon auto 135mm f/2.8
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koji wrote:
Francko, Very nice shots. I really like the first dog one.
By the way, I have a question too guys.
What is the difference between SMC Takumar 50/1.4 and Super Takumar 50/1.4?
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peterqd
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peterqd wrote:
| Francko wrote: |
| Really Sorry for my larger photos !!! |
No problem
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| What differences between SMC and Super-Multi-Coated, Peterqd ? |
OK, in total there are 5 different versions of this lens. Your SMC is the last screw-mount version before Pentax introduced the K-mount bayonet fitting. I have the Super-Multi-Coated version that immediately preceded yours. I don't think there are any optical differences, just the focus and aperture dials have a different grip design. Technical info is here:
http://www.aohc.it/tak03e.htm
If you want to check your Super-Tak, the Asahi part number is usually stamped on the rear side of the Auto-Manual switch lever.
Except for the very first version (No 358), all the Takumar 1.4/50 lenses had the Thorium element that causes the yellowing. We had a discussion just a few days ago about curing it:
http://forum.mflenses.com/my-first-shot-with-super-takumar-50-1-4-t10771,start,30.html
Does that answer your question Koji? SMC is a more advanced coating than Super-Tak and both the S-M-C and the SMC versions have the added lever for open-aperture metering with the Spotmatic SPF and ESII cameras.
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Francko
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Francko wrote:
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PS I like your pictures - is your lens the SMC or S-M-C version? |
Really Thanks for your explain
but why did you asked about my version ? =)
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DSLR: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sigma SD14
SLR: Pentor Super TL
Digital Lenses:
Canon: EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF 70-200mm f4L IS USM
Sigma for Canon: 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM
Manual Lenses M42:
Carl Zeiss Jena: Flektogon 35/2.4, Pancolar 50/1.8, Pancolar 50/2, Tessar 50/2.8, Sonnar 135/4
Asahi: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 28/3.5, SMC Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 55/2
Others: Pentacon Auto 50/1.8, Helios 44M-4 58/2, Isco-Gottingen 50/2.8, Sesnon auto 135mm f/2.8
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peterqd
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peterqd wrote:
| Francko wrote: |
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PS I like your pictures - is your lens the SMC or S-M-C version? |
Really Thanks for your explain
but why did you asked about my version ? =) |
Because I can't seem to get as good definition with my lens. I'm not sure if the problem is my eyes or maybe there is a fault such as a de-centred element. It is difficult to get the AF-confirm beep with my lens, but my eyes are getting so bad too! Thanks.
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Francko
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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Francko wrote:
It's really hard to have the right focus @ 1.4
too much light enters in =)
Just look the photo without zoomin in too much ehehhe
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DSLR: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sigma SD14
SLR: Pentor Super TL
Digital Lenses:
Canon: EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF 70-200mm f4L IS USM
Sigma for Canon: 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM
Manual Lenses M42:
Carl Zeiss Jena: Flektogon 35/2.4, Pancolar 50/1.8, Pancolar 50/2, Tessar 50/2.8, Sonnar 135/4
Asahi: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 28/3.5, SMC Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 50/1.4, Super-Takumar 55/2
Others: Pentacon Auto 50/1.8, Helios 44M-4 58/2, Isco-Gottingen 50/2.8, Sesnon auto 135mm f/2.8
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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koji wrote:
Thank you, Peter.
Yes you did, grad to hear that my SMC Takumar is relatively new one. 
Actually it looks modern, has a shinny metal rubber focus ring.
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ving
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ving wrote:
i have one of those too. its an old m42 mount one tho...
nice pics
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zewrak
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:34 am Post subject: |
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zewrak wrote:
| peterqd wrote: |
| Because I can't seem to get as good definition with my lens. I'm not sure if the problem is my eyes or maybe there is a fault such as a de-centred element. It is difficult to get the AF-confirm beep with my lens, but my eyes are getting so bad too! Thanks. |
Well, lets turn the tables and ask you what version you have . I am very statisfied with the S-M-C one that I got from you. It works well I think.
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