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**paulh** · 04-24-2015, 08:59 AM

Quantaray (Sigma) 28-90 (xposted)

timb64 · 04-24-2015, 09:35 AM - **1 Like**

Bigma at 310mm

Cuthbert · 04-24-2015, 01:55 PM

LX + M85 mm + XP2:

chmance · 04-25-2015, 01:05 AM - **1 Like**

Among the four Pentax lenses I got for Cdn $80 were a gem (SMC Pentax M 28mm f/3.5) and a supposed "junk" lens (non-SMC Pentax A 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5). The reviews for the latter were for the most part unfavourable, including a comment from someone, who said he would not take it even if he was offered money. So I had it in my to-give-away box. But then I decided to give it a try. Wow! Its accurate colour rendition and painterly bokeh just blew me away!

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chmance · 04-25-2015, 01:18 AM - **2 Likes**

I had this radioactive lens for a song, together with another normal lens, Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8. I was supposed to let it sit in the sun to rid it of the yellowing. Unfortunately, I could not wait to test its bokeh making capability. (Hence, the yellowish tinge to the picture.) See for yourself why this lens deserves such a reputation. By the way, this was taken wide open.

chmance · 04-25-2015, 01:30 AM

This is from the Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm lens f/1.8 that plays second fiddle to the legendary Super Takumar/Super Multi Coated/SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4. Honestly, the bokeh from this lens of lesser pedigree is equally amazing. By the way this was taken wide open and the bokeh has been unretouched.

chmance · 04-25-2015, 02:14 AM - **1 Like**

This is how my Auto Takumar 55mm f/2.0 renders bokeh wide open. Creamy ... ethereal ... super smooth ... dreamy. I can't find the right words. It clearly beats my other normal lenses (SMC Pentax M 50mm f/1.7, SMC Pentax A 50mm f/1.7, Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4, and Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8). This puny Auto Takumar's secret? Its ten-bladed diaphragm. I don't have any other Pentax or Takumar lens with that many blades.

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Jean Poitiers · 04-25-2015, 04:21 AM

Originally posted by chmance

This is how my Auto Takumar 55mm f/2.0 renders bokeh wide open. Creamy ... ethereal ... super smooth ... dreamy. I can't find the right words. It clearly beats my other normal lenses (SMC Pentax M 50mm f/1.7, SMC Pentax A 50mm f/1.7, Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4, and Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8). This puny Auto Takumar's secret? Its ten-bladed diaphragm. I don't have any other Pentax or Takumar lens with that many blades.

Very nice image & TFS.

I have two Auto Tak 55/2.2 and would like to try the f/2 to see the difference, if any ... maybe I should sell a f/2.2 to finance the acquisition, but I cannot bring myself to parting with one.

**wtlwdwgn** · 04-25-2015, 07:04 AM

I don't agree that any of the Takumar 55 f/1.8s have a lesser pedigree. It's one of my favorites. Can't wait to try it on the new FF Pentax (rented of course!).

nick52 · 04-25-2015, 08:35 AM - **2 Likes**

[/COLOR]Thank you everyone for all the kind words! I love doing portraiture so much.

Here's a few from the sigma 18-35mm f/1.8

that 18mm bokeh though... Love that lens! Wish they could put those specs on a full frame lens somehow.

Cuthbert · 04-25-2015, 08:43 AM

Nice model...I would know how to use her...

**stubyles** · 04-25-2015, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I don't agree that any of the Takumar 55 f/1.8s have a lesser pedigree. It's one of my favorites. Can't wait to try it on the new FF Pentax (rented of course!).

Love the Auto-Taks, I've got a few 55/1.8s and a 55/2.2 all really class.

---------- Post added 04-25-15 at 10:31 PM ----------

How about this from a £5 Makinon 135/2.8

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and this one

MViborg · 04-25-2015, 03:00 PM - **7 Likes**

Macro and bokeh

**stubyles** · 04-26-2015, 02:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Loving my Auto-Taks at the moment, here's a few from the 55mm F2.2

zzeitg · 04-27-2015, 10:47 AM - **1 Like**

Sigma 35mm

04-25-2015, 01:30 AM	#4011
chmance Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 484	Bokeh from the Equally Capable Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.4 This is from the Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm lens f/1.8 that plays second fiddle to the legendary Super Takumar/Super Multi Coated/SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4. Honestly, the bokeh from this lens of lesser pedigree is equally amazing. By the way this was taken wide open and the bokeh has been unretouched. Attached Images

04-26-2015, 02:10 PM - 2 Likes	#4019
stubyles Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	Auto-Tak 55mm F2.2 Loving my Auto-Taks at the moment, here's a few from the 55mm F2.2

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04-24-2015, 08:59 AM	#4006
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,251	Quantaray (Sigma) 28-90 (xposted)

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04-25-2015, 04:21 AM	#4013
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by chmance This is how my Auto Takumar 55mm f/2.0 renders bokeh wide open. Creamy ... ethereal ... super smooth ... dreamy. I can't find the right words. It clearly beats my other normal lenses (SMC Pentax M 50mm f/1.7, SMC Pentax A 50mm f/1.7, Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4, and Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8). This puny Auto Takumar's secret? Its ten-bladed diaphragm. I don't have any other Pentax or Takumar lens with that many blades. Very nice image & TFS. I have two Auto Tak 55/2.2 and would like to try the f/2 to see the difference, if any ... maybe I should sell a f/2.2 to finance the acquisition, but I cannot bring myself to parting with one.

04-25-2015, 07:04 AM	#4014
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	I don't agree that any of the Takumar 55 f/1.8s have a lesser pedigree. It's one of my favorites. Can't wait to try it on the new FF Pentax (rented of course!).

04-25-2015, 08:35 AM - 2 Likes	#4015
nick52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 243	[/COLOR]Thank you everyone for all the kind words! I love doing portraiture so much. Here's a few from the sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 that 18mm bokeh though... Love that lens! Wish they could put those specs on a full frame lens somehow.

04-25-2015, 08:43 AM	#4016
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Nice model...I would know how to use her...

04-25-2015, 02:26 PM	#4017
stubyles Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I don't agree that any of the Takumar 55 f/1.8s have a lesser pedigree. It's one of my favorites. Can't wait to try it on the new FF Pentax (rented of course!). Love the Auto-Taks, I've got a few 55/1.8s and a 55/2.2 all really class. ---------- Post added 04-25-15 at 10:31 PM ---------- How about this from a £5 Makinon 135/2.8 ---------- Post added 04-25-15 at 10:38 PM ---------- and this one

04-25-2015, 03:00 PM - 7 Likes	#4018
MViborg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 35	Macro and bokeh

04-27-2015, 10:47 AM - 1 Like	#4020
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Sigma 35mm

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