A Good Copy Of This Lens (135mm Super Takumar)?

Jim Rodgers · 03-16-2012, 03:02 PM

These pictures were taken with a lens that was the subject of a thread on this forum last week. Everyone was really good, the conclusion being: Super Takumar 135 3.5 Version 1, Ernostar 5/4 . They were shot with a Spotmatic, hand held and guessing at best settings due an inoperative meter. I scanned them at 150 psi from 4x6 glossy prints, developed and printed at a local 1 HR Photo place (well, 24 hrs. place now). I'd be very interested in what people think of its performance even with this very small sample. There is a bit of scanner dust, and perhaps some purple fringing ripe for PS correction. Thanks ahead for any observations.

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Last edited by Jim Rodgers; 03-16-2012 at 03:19 PM. Reason: Clarity

Adam · 03-16-2012, 03:18 PM

Doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it based on these

Jim Rodgers · 03-16-2012, 05:43 PM

Good to hear as a baseline, Adam. Thanks for looking.

03-16-2012, 03:02 PM	#1
Jim Rodgers Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 12	A Good Copy Of This Lens (135mm Super Takumar)? These pictures were taken with a lens that was the subject of a thread on this forum last week. Everyone was really good, the conclusion being: Super Takumar 135 3.5 Version 1, Ernostar 5/4 . They were shot with a Spotmatic, hand held and guessing at best settings due an inoperative meter. I scanned them at 150 psi from 4x6 glossy prints, developed and printed at a local 1 HR Photo place (well, 24 hrs. place now). I'd be very interested in what people think of its performance even with this very small sample. There is a bit of scanner dust, and perhaps some purple fringing ripe for PS correction. Thanks ahead for any observations. Last edited by Jim Rodgers; 03-16-2012 at 03:19 PM. Reason: Clarity

03-16-2012, 03:18 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it based on these Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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03-16-2012, 05:43 PM	#3
Jim Rodgers Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Good to hear as a baseline, Adam. Thanks for looking.