SMC Tak / Soligor T4 2.8/105 comparison

Nesster · 06-08-2009, 05:58 AM - **1 Like**

Another round of comparing these two lenses, looking at the bokeh etc and not just sharpness. This time around, sharpness/detail wise, the Takumar edges the Soligor, but I'll leave the rest to everyone's eyes.

I did my best to focus on the same thing for each lens. I note the Soligor consistently has slower shutter speeds than the Tak, probably due more to lighting conditions (clouds) than difference in absolute speed. Though at 5.6 the Soligor maybe has a slightly deeper DOF.

Full size available by clicking on the image, via flickr.

SMC Takumar 2.8/105mm @f/2.8 1/1600

Soligor T4 2.8/105mm @f/2.8 1/1250

SMC Takumar 2.8/105mm @f/5.6 1/320

Soligor T4 2.8/105mm @f/5.6 1/250

farfisa · 06-08-2009, 06:18 AM

Wow, those are almost identical wide open. Stopping down, I think I like the Soligor [edit: for the bokeh] (too bad--'cause I have the Tak!). How many blades does it have? Eight?

maxwell1295 · 06-08-2009, 06:20 AM

I didn't open up the larger size images, but these two lenses look to be pretty identical to the naked eye. The Soligor may have tad more contrast, but the images look pretty much the same otherwise.

Nesster · 06-08-2009, 04:20 PM

Yes, there's not much to choose between the two. Accidents of focus and air movement

(let's not mention technique here) probably swamp out any consistent difference. This time around the Tak has more definition (round one seemed the other way) in the rose petals. The bokeh, yeah, the Soligor may have a tiny edge there.

8 blades, yes.

cardinal43 · 06-08-2009, 05:15 PM

Looks like a person could be very happy with either lens.

06-08-2009, 05:58 AM - 1 Like	#1
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	SMC Tak / Soligor T4 2.8/105 comparison Another round of comparing these two lenses, looking at the bokeh etc and not just sharpness. This time around, sharpness/detail wise, the Takumar edges the Soligor, but I'll leave the rest to everyone's eyes. I did my best to focus on the same thing for each lens. I note the Soligor consistently has slower shutter speeds than the Tak, probably due more to lighting conditions (clouds) than difference in absolute speed. Though at 5.6 the Soligor maybe has a slightly deeper DOF. Full size available by clicking on the image, via flickr. SMC Takumar 2.8/105mm @f/2.8 1/1600 Soligor T4 2.8/105mm @f/2.8 1/1250 SMC Takumar 2.8/105mm @f/5.6 1/320 Soligor T4 2.8/105mm @f/5.6 1/250

06-08-2009, 06:18 AM	#2
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Wow, those are almost identical wide open. Stopping down, I think I like the Soligor [edit: for the bokeh] (too bad--'cause I have the Tak!). How many blades does it have? Eight? Last edited by farfisa; 06-08-2009 at 06:33 AM.

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06-08-2009, 06:20 AM	#3
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	I didn't open up the larger size images, but these two lenses look to be pretty identical to the naked eye. The Soligor may have tad more contrast, but the images look pretty much the same otherwise.

06-08-2009, 04:20 PM	#4
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	Yes, there's not much to choose between the two. Accidents of focus and air movement (let's not mention technique here) probably swamp out any consistent difference. This time around the Tak has more definition (round one seemed the other way) in the rose petals. The bokeh, yeah, the Soligor may have a tiny edge there. 8 blades, yes.

06-08-2009, 05:15 PM	#5
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Looks like a person could be very happy with either lens.