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eeyore_nl
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 Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject: SMC Takumar 135/3.5 coming my way! |
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eeyore_nl wrote:
After my Super Takumar 35/3.5 and the SMC Takumar 200/4, now a SMC Takumar 135/3.5 is coming my way 
I don't expect it to be better than my CZJ Sonnar 135/3.5 but I could not resist 30 euros, including shipping For a lens that, from the pictures, looks in excellent condition!
I will post some pictures when it arrives ... |
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Rolf
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Rolf wrote:
Hi,
it is a nice lens.
I bought a Super-Takumar for approx. 20 Euros more but it was new and unused. You will have a lot of fun with this lens.
Rolf
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orly_andico
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| Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:03 am Post subject: |
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orly_andico wrote:
optically it's about the same as the CZJ Sonnar... Pentax didn't make many dogs. But mechanically it's way better, focusing feel, build quality.. not as good close-focusing distance though (1.5m vs 0.9m) |
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djmike
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| Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:52 am Post subject: Re: SMC Takumar 135/3.5 coming my way! |
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djmike wrote:
| eeyore_nl wrote: |
After my Super Takumar 35/3.5 and the SMC Takumar 200/4, now a SMC Takumar 135/3.5 is coming my way
I don't expect it to be better than my CZJ Sonnar 135/3.5 but I could not resist 30 euros, including shipping For a lens that, from the pictures, looks in excellent condition!
I will post some pictures when it arrives ... |
Great. I got same at US$45 (but no hood) last week and have not tried it yet. I expect it shall have the perfromance as my other SMC lens.
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Keysersoze27
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| Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:42 am Post subject: Re: SMC Takumar 135/3.5 coming my way! |
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Keysersoze27 wrote:
| eeyore_nl wrote: |
After my Super Takumar 35/3.5 and the SMC Takumar 200/4, now a SMC Takumar 135/3.5 is coming my way
I don't expect it to be better than my CZJ Sonnar 135/3.5 but I could not resist 30 euros, including shipping For a lens that, from the pictures, looks in excellent condition!
I will post some pictures when it arrives ... |
Actually the SMC-Tak 135/3.5 is sharper wide-open than the CZJ 135/3.5 
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ancientsanskrit
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| Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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ancientsanskrit wrote:
Great lens. I got a chance to hold one at a local pawn shop a few months ago. Was very close to purchasing it, but with the Sonnar at similar focal length, I decided not to. Fantastic build quality; it felt much better in my hands than my Sonnar.
I would imagine that the bokeh is not as deluxe as the legendary Sonnars. Yet, if memory serves me correctly, both have 6 blades. OP, I would love to see a head-to-head match between these two once you receive it. |
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eeyore_nl
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| Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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eeyore_nl wrote:
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I would imagine that the bokeh is not as deluxe as the legendary Sonnars. Yet, if memory serves me correctly, both have 6 blades. OP, I would love to see a head-to-head match between these two once you receive it. |
That's an easy one ... the Sonnar will win that. But the Takumars are very solidly built lenses indeed, and my other Takumars are very sharp and have good color. |
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spiralcity
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| Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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spiralcity wrote:
| eeyore_nl wrote: |
| ancientsanskrit wrote: |
I would imagine that the bokeh is not as deluxe as the legendary Sonnars. Yet, if memory serves me correctly, both have 6 blades. OP, I would love to see a head-to-head match between these two once you receive it. |
That's an easy one ... the Sonnar will win that. But the Takumars are very solidly built lenses indeed, and my other Takumars are very sharp and have good color. |
I feel it would be a very good comparison. The Sonnar my win but it would be a very close race and a matter of personel taste for many. 
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eeyore_nl
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| Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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eeyore_nl wrote:
It arrived
No comparison to the Sonnar yet, but here is a quick flower shot (indoors, natural light, tripod):
http://u1.ipernity.com/11/41/65/5084165.c57d87f0.1024.jpg
It has the typical Takumar sharpness, colors and contrast ... in other words, great! |
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aoleg
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| Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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aoleg wrote:
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No comparison to the Sonnar yet, but here is a quick flower shot (indoors, natural light, tripod):
It has the typical Takumar sharpness, colors and contrast ... in other words, great! |
I have both Super and S-M-C versions of the 135/3.5, with different optical constructions (my Super-Takumar 135/3.5 is the first version with more lens elements than the latter Super and all S-M-C variants), and generally like the rendering of the Super-Tak more than the modern S-M-C version.
Which one do you have? (ID here: http://www.aohc.it/tak04e.htm)
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eeyore_nl
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| Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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eeyore_nl wrote:
I have a:
Super Takumar 35/3.5 (good walkaround lens on my Canon 20D)
SMC Takumar 55/2
SMC Takumar 135/3.5
SMC Takumar 200/4 (great for e.g. zoo pictures) |
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spiralcity
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| Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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spiralcity wrote:
I'm not knocking your test shot, but I have seen some TERRIFIC images from the Tak.
I think with a bit more control your Tak will preform VERY well.
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Mike Deep
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| Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:26 am Post subject: |
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Mike Deep wrote:
Just picked up one of these today as well - $15. Don't have a chance to try it out yet. |
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eeyore_nl
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| Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:40 am Post subject: |
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eeyore_nl wrote:
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| with a bit more control your Tak will preform VERY well. |
Oh yes, I absolutely agree (also about the esthetic qualities of my test shot  ). I'll try to find some time this morning to go out and make a few decent pictures. |
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