Takumar????

rdrum76 · 11-10-2007, 11:53 AM

takumar is the K version??

the first generation b4 SMC-M??

Does anyone have the link for this issue; i thought i saved it

what do people think of the takumar line???

thanks

Groundloop · 11-10-2007, 12:59 PM

I'm not 100% sure on this (and I welcome any and all corrections), but as far as I know the name Takumar is only associated with screwmount lenses (both M42 and the earlier M39) of various flavours, such as Auto Takumar, Super Takumar etc.

The first bayonet lenses were the K series, and would be identified as SMC Pentax 50mm 1:1.4 for example. Later series lenses (M & A) would add the lens series letter into the lens name, so an M lens would be identified as SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1:1.4.

I hope this helps (and also that it was reasonably accurate).

Edit/Update. According to this site Pentax Lenses Explained Pentax also made bayonet Takumar lenses that were not SMC coated as a budget alternative.

incitatus · 11-14-2007, 12:49 PM

yes the screwmount takumars were known for their optical quality. The later bayonet taks were el cheapo lenses that were sub-par

11-10-2007, 11:53 AM	#1
rdrum76 Inactive Account Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 221	Takumar???? takumar is the K version?? the first generation b4 SMC-M?? Does anyone have the link for this issue; i thought i saved it what do people think of the takumar line??? thanks

11-10-2007, 12:59 PM	#2
Groundloop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 236	I'm not 100% sure on this (and I welcome any and all corrections), but as far as I know the name Takumar is only associated with screwmount lenses (both M42 and the earlier M39) of various flavours, such as Auto Takumar, Super Takumar etc. The first bayonet lenses were the K series, and would be identified as SMC Pentax 50mm 1:1.4 for example. Later series lenses (M & A) would add the lens series letter into the lens name, so an M lens would be identified as SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1:1.4. I hope this helps (and also that it was reasonably accurate). Edit/Update. According to this site Pentax Lenses Explained Pentax also made bayonet Takumar lenses that were not SMC coated as a budget alternative. Last edited by Groundloop; 11-10-2007 at 01:06 PM. Reason: Additional information

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11-14-2007, 12:49 PM	#3
incitatus Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 47	yes the screwmount takumars were known for their optical quality. The later bayonet taks were el cheapo lenses that were sub-par