super takumar 4/150

estudleon · 10-18-2009, 10:28 AM

What about this lens?

How many version are there?

How can I recognice them?

Thanks in advance.

axl · 10-18-2009, 12:21 PM

K 150/4

seems that there was only one version

BR
Peter

*Asahiflex* · 10-18-2009, 12:45 PM

The previous poster was wrong

There are two versions of the Super-Takumar 1:4 / 150mm according to Gerjan van Oosten:

- Made from 1965-1967: 5 elements in 4 groups
- Made from 1967-1971: 5 elements in 5 groups (P/n 43741)

The first version is somewhat weak at full aperture. The two versions can be distinguished by the size of the rear element: the later version is bigger.

I don't have this lens (yet!) but I'd look at the product number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch. If there isn't any then I think it is the earlier version.

Of course there's also the S-M-C version. This has the same layout as the last Super-Takumar, but with S-M-C coating.

estudleon · 10-18-2009, 02:22 PM

Thanks guys very much.

axl · 10-18-2009, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by Asahiflex

The previous poster was wrong

There are two versions of the Super-Takumar 1:4 / 150mm according to Gerjan van Oosten:

- Made from 1965-1967: 5 elements in 4 groups
- Made from 1967-1971: 5 elements in 5 groups (P/n 43741)

The first version is somewhat weak at full aperture. The two versions can be distinguished by the size of the rear element: the later version is bigger.

I don't have this lens (yet!) but I'd look at the product number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch. If there isn't any then I think it is the earlier version.

Of course there's also the S-M-C version. This has the same layout as the last Super-Takumar, but with S-M-C coating.

thanks for correcting me..

**wlank** · 10-18-2009, 05:41 PM

Another source of the same information. View all Takumar lens types

richard64 · 10-19-2009, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Asahiflex

I don't have this lens (yet!) but I'd look at the product number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch. If there isn't any then I think it is the earlier version.

I think I have the earlier version - there is no part number on the A/M switch (it is A/M not AUTO/MAN like on the later versions). To be honest I am quite pleased with it, even fully open. I cannot find an example fully open, but this is at f11

Click on the image to view it in a larger size

Richard

wowtip · 10-19-2009, 03:20 PM

How is it using the 150mm focal length on APS-C?

As many has said (warned) the 135mm is a bit weird to me, too short for a tele and too long for an ordinary walk-around-lens. If you feel the same about 135s, is the 150mm getting into the real tele territory, or does the same weirdness apply to the 150mm?

estudleon · 10-19-2009, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by richard64

I think I have the earlier version - there is no part number on the A/M switch (it is A/M not AUTO/MAN like on the later versions).
Richard

Acording to View all Takumar lens types
you have the second version "Model ll is slightly heavier (325g) than Model l (320g). Auto/manual lever marked either A/M or Auto/Man."

Rino.