Super Takumar 135mm 3.5 lens servicing

Arcane · 04-10-2013, 11:11 AM

Ok then, i need to know how to disassemble the lens because the infinity focus needs to be calibrated correctly i already know what to do one ive disassembled it... i just need to know how

thanks

**jlstrawman** · 04-10-2013, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by Arcane

Ok then, i need to know how to disassemble the lens because the infinity focus needs to be calibrated correctly i already know what to do one ive disassembled it... i just need to know how

thanks

You probably would have some replies, if you posted your request in the Lens Forum.

Good luck.

Parallax · 04-10-2013, 07:17 PM

Moved to lens forum.

**Lowell Goudge** · 04-10-2013, 07:30 PM

What adaptor a you using? Maybe it's not the lens. Does your adaptor have a flange?

**Just1MoreDave** · 04-10-2013, 07:31 PM

It's pretty similar to other Takumar disassembly that you might find in the article section. Remove the trim ring around the front element (the ring that says Super-Takumar 1:3.5/135) with some kind of rubber grippy thing. I think this is a photo of the right lens:

This particular lens has a mix of screw types; you might see either type. The cross-point screws in that photo hold on the front barrel with the filter threads. Remove those three and you can see the three screws that hold on the focusring. Those three screws can be loosened so you can adjust the focus ring. The only problem with this lens is that you'll need a long thin blade on the screwdriver to reach those focus ring screws.

Arcane · 04-11-2013, 04:02 AM

Thanks guys i made this thread because when i was using my rubbery things it just wasn't opening and i got annoyed so i thought i must have been doing something wrong and Lowell i have no idea what adapter im using i just screw my lens on to it and attach it to my camera, and at the moment i dont have enough money to get a real adapter for now

Arcane · 04-11-2013, 04:05 AM

what rubbery thing would you guys use to get the ring on the front off (preferably home items)

kh1234567890 · 04-11-2013, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by Arcane

what rubbery thing would you guys use to get the ring on the front off (preferably home items)

A disposable rubber glove slipped over a convenient round object

**Just1MoreDave** · 04-11-2013, 12:00 PM

A rubber chair leg protector. If you buy one you can carve out the center to avoid touching the front element, and carve a matching bevel to the trim ring. Use an old toothbrush to clean grit out of the filter threads. Make sure they actually take a filter - if the front of the lens is oval, you'll never get the ring off. If you can get drops of penetrating oil into the filter threads without getting any on the trim ring, it can help. You can always wipe it off after the trim ring comes off. This photo shows some other desparate moves: using a flat blade small screwdriver in a vertical engraved line in the name or serial number, which slips, or drilling a hole, which looks bad.

04-10-2013, 11:11 AM	#1
Arcane New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 10	Super Takumar 135mm 3.5 lens servicing Ok then, i need to know how to disassemble the lens because the infinity focus needs to be calibrated correctly i already know what to do one ive disassembled it... i just need to know how thanks

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04-10-2013, 03:45 PM	#2
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by Arcane Ok then, i need to know how to disassemble the lens because the infinity focus needs to be calibrated correctly i already know what to do one ive disassembled it... i just need to know how thanks You probably would have some replies, if you posted your request in the Lens Forum. Good luck.

04-10-2013, 07:17 PM	#3
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Moved to lens forum.

04-10-2013, 07:30 PM	#4
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	What adaptor a you using? Maybe it's not the lens. Does your adaptor have a flange?

04-10-2013, 07:31 PM	#5
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	It's pretty similar to other Takumar disassembly that you might find in the article section. Remove the trim ring around the front element (the ring that says Super-Takumar 1:3.5/135) with some kind of rubber grippy thing. I think this is a photo of the right lens: This particular lens has a mix of screw types; you might see either type. The cross-point screws in that photo hold on the front barrel with the filter threads. Remove those three and you can see the three screws that hold on the focusring. Those three screws can be loosened so you can adjust the focus ring. The only problem with this lens is that you'll need a long thin blade on the screwdriver to reach those focus ring screws.

04-11-2013, 04:02 AM	#6
Arcane New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 10 Original Poster	Thanks guys i made this thread because when i was using my rubbery things it just wasn't opening and i got annoyed so i thought i must have been doing something wrong and Lowell i have no idea what adapter im using i just screw my lens on to it and attach it to my camera, and at the moment i dont have enough money to get a real adapter for now

04-11-2013, 04:05 AM	#7
Arcane New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 10 Original Poster	what rubbery thing would you guys use to get the ring on the front off (preferably home items)

04-11-2013, 04:15 AM	#8
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	Originally posted by Arcane what rubbery thing would you guys use to get the ring on the front off (preferably home items) A disposable rubber glove slipped over a convenient round object

04-11-2013, 12:00 PM	#9
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	A rubber chair leg protector. If you buy one you can carve out the center to avoid touching the front element, and carve a matching bevel to the trim ring. Use an old toothbrush to clean grit out of the filter threads. Make sure they actually take a filter - if the front of the lens is oval, you'll never get the ring off. If you can get drops of penetrating oil into the filter threads without getting any on the trim ring, it can help. You can always wipe it off after the trim ring comes off. This photo shows some other desparate moves: using a flat blade small screwdriver in a vertical engraved line in the name or serial number, which slips, or drilling a hole, which looks bad.