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Testing the Takumar 28mm 3.5
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:46 am    Post subject: Testing the Takumar 28mm 3.5 Reply with quote

I did not expect it to turn out this well! I used it wide open in doors with 400 film and shot it wide open and it was still ok.

A few outdoor shots and indoor shots.

at F/8 i think:

[RESIZED]


Wide open:







PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Indeed it is a good lens, even wide open. Although stopping down 1/2 stop does improve things even more.

I especially like the two indoor shots.


PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is a shame that we disregard the "slower" lenses so often. In many cases these lenses are really good!
As shown here...


PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

at 3.5:


crop 100%:


at 5.6:


crop 100%:


XA at 3.5:


crop 100% on top-corner:


Verdict: Very sharp lens, small, good colors with XA Smile


PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like the N° 2 of the first series very much.

Nice lens. Which version is your lens?

Rino


PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

estudleon wrote:
I like the N° 2 of the first series very much.

Nice lens. Which version is your lens?

Rino


Thanks all. It is indeed a little gem.

Very sharp pics Bramms!

Rino, mine is the non-SMC version with the smaller filter thread i reckon.


PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My wife has the non MC greatet filter. Your's better.


Enjoy. Rino.