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S-M-C Macro-Takumar 100/4
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:15 am    Post subject: S-M-C Macro-Takumar 100/4 Reply with quote
I just got this very interesting item - very cheaply !



Its the longer of the classic M42 Takumar macro lenses (the other is the 50/4). This one may be one of the later versions because it has a rubber grip instead of knurled metal, but I'm not sure about that. Its got the aperture indicator linkages for the later Spotmatics. In all respects its a Takumar in style and finish.

It only gets to 1:2 magnification, which may be short of strict "macro" status, and it looks like it needs a considerable addiional extension to get to 1:1.

Its in fine shape, with just a bit of separation of the rubber, but everything works nicely and the glass seems perfect.

Performance - I've only had time to run outside for a while this afternoon to bother the flowers, with the usual wind to impede outdoor macro. I'll try for some more pictures at the docks tomorrow.















PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like this lens. Although it's a bit slow. With a 50mm extension to go to 1:1, the viewfinder gets really dark to focus.

Other then that I think it's a good lens. Nice flowershots Smile


PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It is my best macro lens , same late version .


PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Quite a good lens, I have that one, too.
Nice shots!!


PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
This is the best macro, I have.
Wonderfull flowers!

regards peter


PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Louis quality shoots (means superb) I really, really big fun of your work. Lights are superb as always!


PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Luis

You are a regular source of vital information on odd lenses. I have heard (read) that this is one of the sharpest lenses made by Pentax. I recently acquired the 150/4 and am enjoying it for its colour and sharpness.
Your pictures are always a delight and a standard.


patrickh


PostPosted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Some more non-macro pictures - just the standard stuff.

There are no faults that I can detect in this one. Sharp beyond the limits of my sensor at all apertures for sure.







The bird -



crop -



PostPosted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congrats, Luis, and thanks for the nice pictures. I have the very same version and this is one of my favorite lenses. You must try it for portraits, the bokeh is soooo smoooth (it's a classic Heliar formula with 5 elements in 3 groups)!

Cheers!

Abbazz


PostPosted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Any idea if the SMC 4/100mm Bellows Takumar is the same design?
(I have the -earlier- Bellows-Takumar 4/100mm, Super-Multi-Coated Bellows Takumar 4/100mm
and the Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar 4/100mm)



PostPosted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm sorry, guess I was just to lazy to go upstairs and take out the "Pentax Manual" to check.

So indeed, it is the same Heliar design, 5 lenses in 3 groups (a modified Triplett
where the front and rear group consist of two cemented lenses).

P.S.: your pics still amaze me Louis!!
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