So rare there are no samples on PF....

pinholecam · 06-09-2013, 12:03 AM - **5 Likes**

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When I saw it on the shop display, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.
Did Pentax even have a 100mm f2? or was it 100mm f2.8 and my eyes were tired....
Its so rare that the very comprehensive sites like here, bdimitrov, MFforums, etc did not have samples.
Not even with a google seach.

I just could not pass it up and paid for it.

Managed to try out the lens today with the kids during the usual park walk.
I think I'm blown away........

Super Takumar 100/2

Sandy Hancock · 06-09-2013, 12:07 AM

Really impressive results - they have a full-frame look to them. Great purchase!!

**NZ_Ross** · 06-09-2013, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by pinholecam

I just could not pass it up and paid for it.

Managed to try out the lens today with the kids during the usual park walk.
I think I'm blown away........

Great photos - thanks for sharing. And the photos of the lens.....so we can see what it looks like

Zav · 06-09-2013, 12:40 AM

You can complete this now:Takumar 100mm F2 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
Beautiful results!

**mike.hiran** · 06-09-2013, 12:42 AM

Those are awesome! Do you mind my asking what something like that costs? Really cool regardless!

LowVoltage · 06-09-2013, 02:26 AM

Ooh, nice find and nice (cooperative?) subjects!

Interesting bokeh and out-of-focus highlights, especially the last one. It seems you have a nice portrait lens in your arsenal now.

tzrenz0 · 06-09-2013, 05:08 AM

The shots look promising! Close ups of the lens please.

And how much did you get that for?

macTak · 06-09-2013, 05:25 AM

Wow, I've heard of this lens (which had very, very limited production, perhaps only a protoype run; I can't think of a rarer Pentax lens save maybe the M35/1.4), but as you say have never seen any samples taken with it. Thanks for sharing; it looks pretty good (you always have excellent shots, so it can be harder to tell), and I hope you put it through its paces some more and share the results.

normhead · 06-09-2013, 05:29 AM

Wow, those must be some of the nicest "tried the lens out on a walk today" pictures I've seen. Great find. Thanks for sharing....

It really makes you wonder though, there were a lot of Pentax's sold and a lot of people had decent lens collections, so where are those old lenses?

maverickh · 06-09-2013, 06:18 AM

Its a gem. the bokeh is great , nice colors and contrasty. Unique in its design too. saw it moments it was purchased.

We eagerly await some shots of this lens. post them soon.

Giklab · 06-09-2013, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by normhead

It really makes you wonder though, there were a lot of Pentax's sold and a lot of people had decent lens collections, so where are those old lenses?

In RioRico's house?

What's happened to him anyway? He hasn't posted anything in months...

hoanpham · 06-09-2013, 09:54 AM

really nice.
the nearest i can get is carl zeiss 100/2.
could you post the photos of the lens too?
thanks for sharing.

**interested_observer** · 06-09-2013, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by Giklab

In RioRico's house?

What's happened to him anyway? He hasn't posted anything in months...

I occasionally see that he peeks in from time to time, but does not post. I miss his wit and wisdom....

and his lens knowledge!

It looks like he has been MIA for about a year...

**Baard-Einar** · 06-09-2013, 11:17 AM

Cool shots! Nice smooth background
Talking about rare: Pentax Quartz Takumar 85mm F3 5 Bellows Macro Lens Kit Infrared UV Macro RARE | eBay

And expensive..

ryan s · 06-09-2013, 11:37 AM

Awesome, this is super cool!

5 elements in 5 groups, says the "uncertain" PF database entry...would be interested to see a lens diagram.

06-09-2013, 12:03 AM - 5 Likes	#1
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	So rare there are no samples on PF.... Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. When I saw it on the shop display, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. Did Pentax even have a 100mm f2? or was it 100mm f2.8 and my eyes were tired.... Its so rare that the very comprehensive sites like here, bdimitrov, MFforums, etc did not have samples. Not even with a google seach. I just could not pass it up and paid for it. Managed to try out the lens today with the kids during the usual park walk. I think I'm blown away........ Super Takumar 100/2

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06-09-2013, 12:07 AM	#2
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Really impressive results - they have a full-frame look to them. Great purchase!!

06-09-2013, 12:29 AM	#3
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by pinholecam I just could not pass it up and paid for it. Managed to try out the lens today with the kids during the usual park walk. I think I'm blown away........ Great photos - thanks for sharing. And the photos of the lens.....so we can see what it looks like

06-09-2013, 12:40 AM	#4
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371	You can complete this now:Takumar 100mm F2 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Beautiful results!

06-09-2013, 12:42 AM	#5
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	Those are awesome! Do you mind my asking what something like that costs? Really cool regardless!

06-09-2013, 02:26 AM	#6
LowVoltage Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mount Joy, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 544	Ooh, nice find and nice (cooperative?) subjects! Interesting bokeh and out-of-focus highlights, especially the last one. It seems you have a nice portrait lens in your arsenal now.

06-09-2013, 05:08 AM	#7
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	The shots look promising! Close ups of the lens please. And how much did you get that for?

06-09-2013, 05:25 AM	#8
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	Wow, I've heard of this lens (which had very, very limited production, perhaps only a protoype run; I can't think of a rarer Pentax lens save maybe the M35/1.4), but as you say have never seen any samples taken with it. Thanks for sharing; it looks pretty good (you always have excellent shots, so it can be harder to tell), and I hope you put it through its paces some more and share the results.

06-09-2013, 05:29 AM	#9
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Wow, those must be some of the nicest "tried the lens out on a walk today" pictures I've seen. Great find. Thanks for sharing.... It really makes you wonder though, there were a lot of Pentax's sold and a lot of people had decent lens collections, so where are those old lenses?

06-09-2013, 06:18 AM	#10
maverickh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: singapore Posts: 467	Its a gem. the bokeh is great , nice colors and contrasty. Unique in its design too. saw it moments it was purchased. We eagerly await some shots of this lens. post them soon.

06-09-2013, 06:41 AM	#11
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by normhead It really makes you wonder though, there were a lot of Pentax's sold and a lot of people had decent lens collections, so where are those old lenses? In RioRico's house? What's happened to him anyway? He hasn't posted anything in months...

06-09-2013, 09:54 AM	#12
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	really nice. the nearest i can get is carl zeiss 100/2. could you post the photos of the lens too? thanks for sharing.

06-09-2013, 09:57 AM	#13
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by Giklab In RioRico's house? What's happened to him anyway? He hasn't posted anything in months... I occasionally see that he peeks in from time to time, but does not post. I miss his wit and wisdom.... and his lens knowledge! It looks like he has been MIA for about a year...

06-09-2013, 11:17 AM	#14
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Cool shots! Nice smooth background Talking about rare: Pentax Quartz Takumar 85mm F3 5 Bellows Macro Lens Kit Infrared UV Macro RARE \| eBay And expensive..

06-09-2013, 11:37 AM	#15
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Awesome, this is super cool! 5 elements in 5 groups, says the "uncertain" PF database entry...would be interested to see a lens diagram.