Takumar Collection

[lucius]

Here is my Takumar Collection



Super-Multi-Coated FISH-EYE-TAKUMAR 17mm F4
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 20mm F4.5
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 24mm F3.5
Super TAKUMAR 28mm F3.5
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 28mm F3.5
TAKUMAR 35mm F4
Auto TAKUMAR 35mm F3.5
Auto TAKUMAR 35mm F2.3
Super TAKUMAR 35mm F2
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 35mm F2
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 35mm F3.5
Super TAKUMAR 50mm F1.4 ( 8 element)
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 50mm F1.4
Macro TAKUMAR 50mm F4
Super-Multi-Coated Macro TAKUMAR 50mm F4
Auto-TAKUMAR 55mm F1.8 ( Zebra )
Auto-TAKUMAR 55mm F1.8 (Super,Black)
Auto-TAKUMAR 55mm F2
Auto-TAKUMAR 55mm F2.2 (silver ring)
Auto-TAKUMAR 55mm F2.2 (black ring)
Super TAKUMAR 55mm F1.8
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 55mm F1.8
Super TAKUMAR 55mm F2
TAKUMAR 58mm F2
TAKUMAR 58mm F2.4
Auto-TaKUMAR 85mm F1.8
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 85mm F1.8
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 85mm F1.9
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 100mm F4
Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 100mm F4
TAKUMAR 105mm F2.8 (preset silver-black)
TAKUMAR 105mm F2.8 (preset all black)
Auto-TAKUMAR 105mm F3.5
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 105mm F2.8
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 120mm F2.8
TAKUMAR 135mm F3.5 (preset silver-black)
TAKUMAR 135mm F3.5 (preset all black)
Auto-TAKUMAR 135mm F3.5
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 135mm F2.5
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 135mm F3.5
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 150mm F4
TAKUMAR 200mm F3.5
Tele-TAKUMAR 200mm F5.6
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 200mm F4
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR-ZOOM 85-210mm F4.5

[memetph]

Do you use them ?

[lucius]

Thanks memetph,
Yes I do, but I wish I could have the time to use them more often.
Here is a link with some images [url] https://flic.kr/ps/2d85zw

[luisalegria]

Wow.

No 300mm+ though ?

[themoleman342]

That's fantastic! As a collection, Takumar m42s are definitely one of the more rewarding sets to have. For an average person (not super rich), I think you can get closer to a "complete set" than almost any other lens collector out there. There are clear progressions/advancements in the lines (Super to S-M-C to SMC), they're all pretty well documented, and there's nothing 100% out of reach. Obviously there are some more rare & expensive ones but even those seem to show up from time to time. I picked the wrong team when I started to go for Soviet stuff. SO many weird, rare transitional and prototype pieces.

[lucius]

Thanks luisalegria,
Yes,is easy to see where I stopped. Maybe main reason is budget now, but I had the S-M-C Takumar 300mm f4 (I sold it) and I wasn't happy at all because of the very very strong CA. I know, it can be eliminated in PS, but...
I think 400mm, 500mm, etc are the same.

[lucius]

Thanks themoleman342,
You are right, Takumars are unbelievable, very addictive. I start with one a few years ago,by accident, a very good deal on a S-M-C Tak 85mm 1.8. Here I am now
Yes, I have a few missing, very rare and expensive, but for now....I can't touch them
There are a few collectors here with more complete collections.
I almost bought a few Soviet lenses a few months ago, I was curious to try the swirl bokeh and compare to my Taks but...I resisted the temptation.

[Lloydy]

That's a lovely collection, I'm deeply jealous. I've been on a Takumar kick for the last week or so, with my modest collection.

[lucius]

Auto-Takumar 85mm 1.8


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[lucius]

The famous Takumar 58mm f2 , Sonnar type

[lucius]

S-M-C Takumar 135mm F2.5

[Lightshow]

Nice collection!
My modest collection of Asahi Pentax:
Pantax:
Super-Taks:
-24/3.5
-28/3.5 early version
-28/3.5 S-M-C
-35/3.5
-50/1.4 early 8 element version
-50.1.4
-50/1.4 S-M-C
-55/4 Auto Macro
-55/4 S-M-C Macro
-55/2
-55/1.8 early version
-55/1.8 S-M-C
-85/1.9
-105/2.8 S-M-C
-135/3.5
-SMC K 28/2(Contax Hollywood clone)
-SMC K 50/1.4
-SMC A 28/2.8
-SMC A 50/1.4
-SMC M 28/2.8
-SMC M 50/1.7
-SMC M 50/2
-SMC M 135/2.8
-SMC M 200/4

[memetph]

[lucius]

[Lightshow]

I don't think you can go wrong with any 85, they seem to get a bit more attention from the designers then the other focal lengths.

[edri]

Congratulations for your collections. As a Pentax user I'm glad to see that.
Actually the more I am glad that I could show to my wife what is a true collection of lenses.

[quidam]

Impressive collection with many real gems. Congratulations. 😃

[memetph]

Thanks Lucius,
I think I'll go for the 85 1.8 . I want a 85mm with a Takumar rendition.
About the 120mm , it is more a question of curiosity as I have already the 105 mm ( 1971 ) and I would be interested if it they had a different character.

[visualopsins]

[memetph]

Thanks visualopsins.
I think I understand what do you mean. My 105mm is not as sharp at 2.8 as at f4 but the rendiiton is stable. The bokeh is progressive and stays contrasty.

[SiRCRX]

wowwwww

I only have few Taks :
Super 50/1.4 8 element (2 #)
S-M-C 50/1.4
S-M-C 28/3.5
SMC 55/1.8

If you were only allowed to only keep 5 of them .... which ones ?

[visualopsins]

[lucius]

[woodrim]

Very, very nice collection. Oddly, I do not have a single Tak. Early on, I bought a 3.5/28 and didn't like it. I'm thinking that experience tainted me for future purchases. I believe in any line of lenses, some stand out as special. Besides the 1.8/85, what would you consider to be those special ones?

[woodrim]