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SpecialK · 07-05-2015, 10:25 AM

17mm TS-E, though I have no choice.

**monochrome** · 07-05-2015, 10:26 AM

I agree except for a SuperTak 50/1.4 I was given. There's something about that one lens . . .

Originally posted by gofour3

Any K Series lens or SMC Takumar that has a rubber focusing ring. These are bigger lenses than the "M" or "A" series in general and the feel of the rubber focusing ring is better for me than the all metal on the older Takumars.

Phil.

quant2325 · 07-05-2015, 12:07 PM

Pentax M 50mm f/1.7.

aleonx3 · 07-05-2015, 12:17 PM

Topcor 58f1.4 and 35f2.8.... both lenses are fast and solid performers with wide open aperture.

**UncleVanya** · 07-05-2015, 01:20 PM

SMC Pentax A* 85 1.4
Butter smooth, nice long travel.

Runner up Takumar Bayonet 135 2.5.

hoopsontoast · 07-05-2015, 02:16 PM

My K 85mm f1.8, even better than the Voigtander 58mm Nokton and 90mm APO, in my opinion.

Sagitta · 07-05-2015, 05:29 PM

Bower-branded Samyang 35mm f/1.4, as long as I'm not trying to focus much under f/2.8 or so.

If we're talking vintage, it would have to be my Sears-branded RMC Tokina 75-260mm close focus. The lens is huge and I need to take care for lighting conditions, but it kicks out some absolutely gorgeous stuff when in close focus mode and the pixies are in the house.

bass3587 · 07-05-2015, 06:36 PM

Super Tak 55 1.8 and my A28 2.8(not my best lens) but easy to focus

hal55 · 07-06-2015, 03:27 AM

I agree with the OP, the Rikenon XR F2 is in my "go to" bag and I love that lens to bits. Light but not cheap feeling, beautiful handling lens to take photos with a and superb IQ. I've taken some truly lovely shots with that lens.

fwcetus · 07-06-2015, 06:19 AM

K 135/2.5.

[And ~not~ the Takumar Bayonet 135/"2.5".]

Dlanor Sekao · 07-06-2015, 06:40 AM

Mine is actually a lens I don't really focus.....Samyang 14mm ......set the distance scale and aperture and bang away !

---------- Post added 07-06-15 at 10:26 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sagitta

my Sears-branded RMC Tokina 75-260mm close focus. The lens is huge and I need to take care for lighting conditions, but it kicks out some absolutely gorgeous stuff when in close focus mode and the pixies are in the house.

Ive seen some of those images....I never said it but I Covet that Lens !!!! I found one on Goodwill and paid a decent price for it......was full of fungus and severe moisture damage.....still looking.

G and T · 07-06-2015, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by hcc

However my favorite manual focus lens is the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4.

I have to agree here my VL Nokton 58mm f1.4 has the nicest focus feel of all my lenses with my Voigtlander APO Lanthar a close second.
The bonus is its amazing IQ and sharpness.

Glenn

**hjoseph7** · 07-06-2015, 04:03 PM

Takumar 135mm f2.5 is the smoothest focusing lens in my line-up.

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07-05-2015, 10:25 AM	#16
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	17mm TS-E, though I have no choice.

07-05-2015, 10:26 AM	#17
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I agree except for a SuperTak 50/1.4 I was given. There's something about that one lens . . . Originally posted by gofour3 Any K Series lens or SMC Takumar that has a rubber focusing ring. These are bigger lenses than the "M" or "A" series in general and the feel of the rubber focusing ring is better for me than the all metal on the older Takumars. Phil.

07-05-2015, 12:07 PM	#18
quant2325 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 205	Pentax M 50mm f/1.7.

07-05-2015, 12:17 PM	#19
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Topcor 58f1.4 and 35f2.8.... both lenses are fast and solid performers with wide open aperture.

07-05-2015, 01:20 PM	#20
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	SMC Pentax A* 85 1.4 Butter smooth, nice long travel. Runner up Takumar Bayonet 135 2.5.

07-05-2015, 02:16 PM	#21
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	My K 85mm f1.8, even better than the Voigtander 58mm Nokton and 90mm APO, in my opinion.

07-05-2015, 05:29 PM	#22
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Bower-branded Samyang 35mm f/1.4, as long as I'm not trying to focus much under f/2.8 or so. If we're talking vintage, it would have to be my Sears-branded RMC Tokina 75-260mm close focus. The lens is huge and I need to take care for lighting conditions, but it kicks out some absolutely gorgeous stuff when in close focus mode and the pixies are in the house.

07-05-2015, 06:36 PM	#23
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Super Tak 55 1.8 and my A28 2.8(not my best lens) but easy to focus

07-06-2015, 03:27 AM	#24
hal55 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 66	I agree with the OP, the Rikenon XR F2 is in my "go to" bag and I love that lens to bits. Light but not cheap feeling, beautiful handling lens to take photos with a and superb IQ. I've taken some truly lovely shots with that lens.

07-06-2015, 06:19 AM	#25
fwcetus Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,286	K 135/2.5. [And ~not~ the Takumar Bayonet 135/"2.5".]

07-06-2015, 06:40 AM	#26
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	Mine is actually a lens I don't really focus.....Samyang 14mm ......set the distance scale and aperture and bang away ! ---------- Post added 07-06-15 at 10:26 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sagitta my Sears-branded RMC Tokina 75-260mm close focus. The lens is huge and I need to take care for lighting conditions, but it kicks out some absolutely gorgeous stuff when in close focus mode and the pixies are in the house. Ive seen some of those images....I never said it but I Covet that Lens !!!! I found one on Goodwill and paid a decent price for it......was full of fungus and severe moisture damage.....still looking.

07-06-2015, 10:24 AM	#27
G and T Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Langwarrin Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 382	Originally posted by hcc However my favorite manual focus lens is the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4. I have to agree here my VL Nokton 58mm f1.4 has the nicest focus feel of all my lenses with my Voigtlander APO Lanthar a close second. The bonus is its amazing IQ and sharpness. Glenn

07-06-2015, 04:03 PM	#28
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051	Takumar 135mm f2.5 is the smoothest focusing lens in my line-up.

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