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freddyisaac · 07-12-2016, 10:50 AM

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Hi,

I know that this came up a bit ago and just by way of interest on ebay right now there is a 85mm F/1.9 for sale which has the red dot rather than then red diamond marker.

Pentax Super Takumar 85mm F1 9 Prime Lens M42 Screw Mount Clean 530 15 | eBay

The serial number is 3705715

Maybe the seller knows why it has this marking.

Cheers

**chuck_c** · 07-12-2016, 12:27 PM

There were are several versions of this lens. The Super version has the dot, and the Super-Multi-Coated version has the red diamond.

For more info on this lens check here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/Super-Multi-Coated-TAKUMAR-Super-Takumar-85mm-F1.9.html

D1N0 · 07-12-2016, 12:29 PM

The ones with the dot are older

**monochrome** · 07-12-2016, 01:58 PM

So so tempting, but I have the K . . . . !

**chuck_c** · 07-12-2016, 02:34 PM

I am fortunate to have both the Super and the S-M-C version. I acquired the Super version from a member here in the PF Marketplace. The S-M-C copy I bought from a local used dealer who had it very well discounted because it has a very tiny insect in it. I tried it out on site and it didn't appear to have any effect on image quality. LBA got the best of me, so I got it.

reh321 · 07-12-2016, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

So so tempting, but I have the K . . . . !

Which is part of the reason I keep an inexpensive M42 adapter in my camera bag
so I can experiment at any appropriate moment with a lens such as this Soviet MIR

{the other reason is that this is my emergency backup if my K-30 comes down with the aperture control malady}

**monochrome** · 07-12-2016, 03:11 PM

mrs. monochrome is giving me the eye as it is. I can't imagine explaining the difference between this one and K85/1.8

D1N0 · 07-12-2016, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

mrs. monochrome is giving me the eye as it is. I can't imagine explaining the difference between this one and K85/1.8

It has yellow glass for more radiant portraits

**monochrome** · 07-12-2016, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

It has yellow glass for more radiant portraits

I noticed that but I've never read of any 85's with thoriated glass.

07-12-2016, 10:50 AM	#1
freddyisaac Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 81	Takumar with red dot rather than red lozenge 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. Hi, I know that this came up a bit ago and just by way of interest on ebay right now there is a 85mm F/1.9 for sale which has the red dot rather than then red diamond marker. Pentax Super Takumar 85mm F1 9 Prime Lens M42 Screw Mount Clean 530 15 \| eBay The serial number is 3705715 Maybe the seller knows why it has this marking. Cheers

07-12-2016, 12:27 PM	#2
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	There were are several versions of this lens. The Super version has the dot, and the Super-Multi-Coated version has the red diamond. For more info on this lens check here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/Super-Multi-Coated-TAKUMAR-Super-Takumar-85mm-F1.9.html Last edited by chuck_c; 07-12-2016 at 12:57 PM.

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	The ones with the dot are older

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	So so tempting, but I have the K . . . . !

07-12-2016, 02:34 PM	#5
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	I am fortunate to have both the Super and the S-M-C version. I acquired the Super version from a member here in the PF Marketplace. The S-M-C copy I bought from a local used dealer who had it very well discounted because it has a very tiny insect in it. I tried it out on site and it didn't appear to have any effect on image quality. LBA got the best of me, so I got it.

07-12-2016, 02:46 PM	#6
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by monochrome So so tempting, but I have the K . . . . ! Which is part of the reason I keep an inexpensive M42 adapter in my camera bag so I can experiment at any appropriate moment with a lens such as this Soviet MIR {the other reason is that this is my emergency backup if my K-30 comes down with the aperture control malady}

07-12-2016, 03:11 PM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	mrs. monochrome is giving me the eye as it is. I can't imagine explaining the difference between this one and K85/1.8

07-12-2016, 03:37 PM	#8
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by monochrome mrs. monochrome is giving me the eye as it is. I can't imagine explaining the difference between this one and K85/1.8 It has yellow glass for more radiant portraits

07-12-2016, 03:50 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by D1N0 It has yellow glass for more radiant portraits I noticed that but I've never read of any 85's with thoriated glass.

Takumar with red dot rather than red lozenge

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