35mm Takumar...Meh Colors

**dms** · 06-13-2018, 08:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by chickentender

May well be the coatings indeed. I've the Super-Tak (later, but non-SMC) version of the 35/3.5 and find its rendering rather spectacular for its age/size etc. Not incredibly sharp per se, but with a dimensional pop that I enjoy. Can't comment on the earlier Auto-Tak version though.

Some of the non-smc (35mm f/3.5) are in fact smc. Pentax did not identify them initially as smc.

And for the OP, I also suggest a hood. I use the square metal 28 and 35 mm takumar hoods (49 mm filter size) on a lot of my 24 to 35 mm FL lenses on cropped sensor.

Eyewanders · 06-13-2018, 08:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dms

Some of the non-smc (35mm f/3.5) are in fact smc. Pentax did not identify them initially as smc.

Yes, they've never done coating tweaks and changes with much fanfare.

---------- Post added 06-13-18 at 08:45 PM ----------

Though peeking at them all now, the 35 does have that flatter, more amber-leaning sheen of the other Taks as opposed to the more purpleish rainbow of my Ks.
But who knows.

**jawats** · 06-14-2018, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Get a 46 to 49mm step up ring an you can use any old Pentax hood.

Good call - ordered!

**jawats** · 06-16-2018, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by jawats

Good call - ordered!

Got the ring, and added a UV / skylight filter. The depth of the ring and filter added some protection. I think a full hood would be even better. That said, I am seeing some improvement. Plus, I am super impressed with the clarity of this lens. Here's a full image (with some post-processing) and a crop down to "several leaf" level.

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Ronald Oakes · 06-16-2018, 07:43 PM - **1 Like**

I have the SMC copy and Im satisfied with mine completely.
I use the hood all the time , and if I never had a new 35mm lens to play with I sure wouldn't cry over it.
Mine is that good !
I tried to bang out a few quickies tonight , but ran out of light.
Maybe tomorrow I will post one or two.

06-13-2018, 08:39 PM - 1 Like	#17
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by dms Some of the non-smc (35mm f/3.5) are in fact smc. Pentax did not identify them initially as smc. Yes, they've never done coating tweaks and changes with much fanfare. ---------- Post added 06-13-18 at 08:45 PM ---------- Though peeking at them all now, the 35 does have that flatter, more amber-leaning sheen of the other Taks as opposed to the more purpleish rainbow of my Ks. But who knows. Last edited by Eyewanders; 06-13-2018 at 08:45 PM.

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06-13-2018, 08:36 PM - 1 Like	#16
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	Originally posted by chickentender May well be the coatings indeed. I've the Super-Tak (later, but non-SMC) version of the 35/3.5 and find its rendering rather spectacular for its age/size etc. Not incredibly sharp per se, but with a dimensional pop that I enjoy. Can't comment on the earlier Auto-Tak version though. Some of the non-smc (35mm f/3.5) are in fact smc. Pentax did not identify them initially as smc. And for the OP, I also suggest a hood. I use the square metal 28 and 35 mm takumar hoods (49 mm filter size) on a lot of my 24 to 35 mm FL lenses on cropped sensor.

06-14-2018, 06:20 AM	#18
jawats Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 756 Original Poster	Originally posted by D1N0 Get a 46 to 49mm step up ring an you can use any old Pentax hood. Good call - ordered!

06-16-2018, 07:43 PM - 1 Like	#20
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585	I have the SMC copy and Im satisfied with mine completely. I use the hood all the time , and if I never had a new 35mm lens to play with I sure wouldn't cry over it. Mine is that good ! I tried to bang out a few quickies tonight , but ran out of light. Maybe tomorrow I will post one or two.