Lens Tournament: DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited vs Super Takumar 50mm F1.4

Adam · 10-27-2014, 01:15 AM

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the knockout round of the Greatest Pentax Lens Tournament! The rules are simple: Two lenses enter. You must choose one. The winner moves to Knockout Round Two. The loser is gone. Check out the bracket here, which is based on the user nomination results.

In this normal knockout match, the SMC Pentax-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro faces the Super Takumar 50mm F1.4.

Make your choice by voting in the poll above. You will need to log in or register if you don't yet have a forum account.
Feel free to argue, persuade, and generally carry on after that. Voting will be open for exactly 24 hours.

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mtux · 10-27-2014, 02:37 AM

Easy call for me, DA35ltd is my favorite lens.

Dartmoor Dave · 10-27-2014, 08:33 AM

Whatever else happens, the Tak 50 is the last manual focus lens left standing in this competition and that should count for something.

**c.a.m** · 10-27-2014, 10:03 AM

As much as I love my DA 35mm Ltd Macro, my SMC Tak 50/1.4 has also endeared itself. If we include the first 8-element Tak 50/1.4, this Tak model traces 50 years of heritage, and they're still enjoyed by many. You'll see that the 64 PF reviews accord the Tak 50 an average rating of 9.53, and the reviews are chock full of superlatives. Yes, folks, the optical and mechanical designers got the design absolutely right on this one.

The modern DA 35 Limited is a jewel in its own right. However, if we really want to recognize the greatest Pentax lens of all time, the fifty-year old Tak 50/1.4 is the one that was going strong long before the competitor was even a glimmer in the DA desinger's mind, and it's stood the test of time.

I say, vote for the one that has brought unmatched enjoyment to generations of photographers and delights many even today.

- Craig

(this message was brought to you by Craig, a Tak lover)

eddie1960 · 10-27-2014, 11:13 AM

The DA 35 is razor sharp but for me it's the Tak, I love the character and colour I get with it. and it's easier to adapt to my new Fuji (though I could grab a premium aperture control adapter)

Naruto · 10-27-2014, 02:45 PM

I have both, I love and I will keep both. Used on NEX camera, my Tak 50 is comparable to my Canon FD 50 f1.4 (which has a great reputation and a lot of aficionado). But the DA 35 ltd is special (check photonet discussing it as "optical paradigm"). I do not know of such a lens in other brands. It is not a question of sharpness where both my FA 31 and Sigma 35 Art beat it. It is the combination of sharpness, micro-contrast, color rendering and macro abilities that make it a joy to use.

sinjin · 10-27-2014, 02:54 PM

The super tak is a great lens for sure, but for me the 35mm Limited is greater.

DSims · 10-27-2014, 09:59 PM

The Super Tak produces more beautiful images: PENTAX : Select a PENTAX interchangeable lens camera or a lens model

Sandy Hancock · 10-27-2014, 11:12 PM

The DA35 is unique. And beautiful.

View Poll Results: Which lens should advance to the next round?
DA 35mm F2.8 Limited Macro	83	67.48%
Super Takumar 50mm F1.4	40	32.52%
Voters: 123. You may not vote on this poll

10-27-2014, 01:15 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Lens Tournament: DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited vs Super Takumar 50mm F1.4 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the knockout round of the Greatest Pentax Lens Tournament! The rules are simple: Two lenses enter. You must choose one. The winner moves to Knockout Round Two. The loser is gone. Check out the bracket here, which is based on the user nomination results. In this normal knockout match, the SMC Pentax-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro faces the Super Takumar 50mm F1.4. Make your choice by voting in the poll above. You will need to log in or register if you don't yet have a forum account. Feel free to argue, persuade, and generally carry on after that. Voting will be open for exactly 24 hours. Lens Info: SMC Pentax-DA 35mm F2.8 Limited Macro Reviews - DA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database SMC/S-M-C/Super Takumar 50mm F1.4 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Normal Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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10-27-2014, 02:37 AM	#2
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Easy call for me, DA35ltd is my favorite lens.

10-27-2014, 08:33 AM	#3
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	Whatever else happens, the Tak 50 is the last manual focus lens left standing in this competition and that should count for something.

10-27-2014, 10:03 AM	#4
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	As much as I love my DA 35mm Ltd Macro, my SMC Tak 50/1.4 has also endeared itself. If we include the first 8-element Tak 50/1.4, this Tak model traces 50 years of heritage, and they're still enjoyed by many. You'll see that the 64 PF reviews accord the Tak 50 an average rating of 9.53, and the reviews are chock full of superlatives. Yes, folks, the optical and mechanical designers got the design absolutely right on this one. The modern DA 35 Limited is a jewel in its own right. However, if we really want to recognize the greatest Pentax lens of all time, the fifty-year old Tak 50/1.4 is the one that was going strong long before the competitor was even a glimmer in the DA desinger's mind, and it's stood the test of time. I say, vote for the one that has brought unmatched enjoyment to generations of photographers and delights many even today. - Craig (this message was brought to you by Craig, a Tak lover)

10-27-2014, 11:13 AM	#5
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	The DA 35 is razor sharp but for me it's the Tak, I love the character and colour I get with it. and it's easier to adapt to my new Fuji (though I could grab a premium aperture control adapter)

10-27-2014, 02:45 PM	#6
Naruto Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 66	I have both, I love and I will keep both. Used on NEX camera, my Tak 50 is comparable to my Canon FD 50 f1.4 (which has a great reputation and a lot of aficionado). But the DA 35 ltd is special (check photonet discussing it as "optical paradigm"). I do not know of such a lens in other brands. It is not a question of sharpness where both my FA 31 and Sigma 35 Art beat it. It is the combination of sharpness, micro-contrast, color rendering and macro abilities that make it a joy to use.

10-27-2014, 02:54 PM	#7
sinjin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 242	The super tak is a great lens for sure, but for me the 35mm Limited is greater.

10-27-2014, 09:59 PM	#8
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	The Super Tak produces more beautiful images: PENTAX : Select a PENTAX interchangeable lens camera or a lens model

10-27-2014, 11:12 PM	#9
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	The DA35 is unique. And beautiful.