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unclejeffie · 05-26-2016, 03:00 AM

Cleaning up excess lenses (only want 1 prime for each length)
Haven't tested them in depth but they both work, so 1 of the 2 has to go, what should I keep?

**sergysergy** · 05-26-2016, 03:21 AM

The bayonet always gets bad reviews but I do not think it is that bad. Nevertheless I would keep the M135

**Lowell Goudge** · 05-26-2016, 04:19 AM

Unless you need the extra stop,M the M135/3.5 will outperform the Takumar bayonet due to the far superior coatings. It is also more compact and lighter

If you were talking the K135/2.5 my opinion would be different,

pathdoc · 05-26-2016, 05:21 AM

M135/3.5 in a heartbeat. Don't let it go, OP.

I am given to understand that the Takumar Bayonet can turn out outstanding results when the light is in its favour, but those conditions are less common than with the M135/3.5 and small is beautiful. I almost bought one (Tak bayonet), but the particular example was in godawful condition and there was an optically beautiful M135/3.5 right next to it on the shelf.

yusuf · 05-26-2016, 07:36 AM

Bayonet, never liked M135 much

05-26-2016, 03:00 AM	#1
unclejeffie New Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 4	Pentax-M 135 3:5 or TAKUMAR(Bayonet) 2:5 Cleaning up excess lenses (only want 1 prime for each length) Haven't tested them in depth but they both work, so 1 of the 2 has to go, what should I keep?

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05-26-2016, 03:21 AM	#2
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	The bayonet always gets bad reviews but I do not think it is that bad. Nevertheless I would keep the M135

05-26-2016, 04:19 AM	#3
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	Unless you need the extra stop,M the M135/3.5 will outperform the Takumar bayonet due to the far superior coatings. It is also more compact and lighter If you were talking the K135/2.5 my opinion would be different,

05-26-2016, 05:21 AM	#4
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	M135/3.5 in a heartbeat. Don't let it go, OP. I am given to understand that the Takumar Bayonet can turn out outstanding results when the light is in its favour, but those conditions are less common than with the M135/3.5 and small is beautiful. I almost bought one (Tak bayonet), but the particular example was in godawful condition and there was an optically beautiful M135/3.5 right next to it on the shelf.

05-26-2016, 07:36 AM	#5
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	Bayonet, never liked M135 much

Pentax-M 135 3:5 or TAKUMAR(Bayonet) 2:5

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