Super Takumar useful in Av

Transit · 03-29-2009, 05:58 PM

Just read about 28mm/3.5 Super Takumar lens in the database
people sounded pretty impressed
I can see why
Pete

wide open in Av
3 clicks sharpening in faststone
K100D

Jewelltrail · 03-29-2009, 09:41 PM

Yes, I agree--impressive 28mm. I have one which is like new, need to use it more--such a beautiful lens. Been in my family since new. I like the simplicity of the Faststone software too.

KFrog · 03-29-2009, 09:48 PM

I just started looking for one.

**Damn Brit** · 03-29-2009, 09:57 PM

Nice shots there Pete.

Transit · 03-29-2009, 11:23 PM

Thanks for the comments

just took this fine little lens to town
Pete

f/8 1/1500

*Andi Lo* · 03-30-2009, 12:35 AM

I wonder why I'm rarely blown away by mine. I think the short focus throw just annoys me to no end and denies me the pleasure I get from my other taks. I much prefer the 35mm. More usable.

Eh maybe one day I'll warm up to it. Just like stopping down the aperture. I used to be annoyed by that but now I don't mind it at all.

sharko · 03-30-2009, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by Andi Lo

I wonder why I'm rarely blown away by mine. I think the short focus throw just annoys me to no end and denies me the pleasure I get from my other taks. I much prefer the 35mm. More usable.

Eh maybe one day I'll warm up to it. Just like stopping down the aperture. I used to be annoyed by that but now I don't mind it at all.

Hmmm...the M 28mm lens has a rather short throw as well so maybe its something common among 28mm Pentax lenses.

*Andi Lo* · 03-30-2009, 01:25 AM

Back in the days they were used as wide angle lenses, which I guess is mostly focused to infinity, so it makes sense to design the lens this way. Oh well, goota live with it. I'll try to stick to this lens for 3 days and see how I feel about it.

Edit: after 3 days I feel that indoors, I still hate this lens. Outdoors its amazing though so I'm keeping it for now ;p