Has anyone used a 105mm 2.8 super takumar on a Nikon F mount?

mrjayviper · 07-02-2020, 01:43 AM

As above. I found a great deal for 1 (not local) and wondering if it'll work. Thank you!

**pepperberry farm** · 07-02-2020, 03:42 AM

if you had an M42 to F mount adapter, probably....

mrjayviper · 07-02-2020, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

if you had an M42 to F mount adapter, probably....

I know that but I’ve watched in a video that some m42 takumars are not compatible with Nikon. Just want to see feedback from on people who have used this lens on Nikon.

**pres589** · 07-02-2020, 05:15 AM

The 105mm focal length is one that Nikon focused on for years through today. I can't help with your question at all; I would go shopping for a real deal Nikon 105 if I had an F-mount camera.

mrjayviper · 07-02-2020, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by pres589

The 105mm focal length is one that Nikon focused on for years through today. I can't help with your question at all; I would go shopping for a real deal Nikon 105 if I had an F-mount camera.

Not as cheap as the deal i found for the takumar. And a quick check on eBay confirmed that

**UncleVanya** · 07-02-2020, 06:20 AM

Pentax lenses have a slightly shorter registration distance. You would lose infinity focus unless you use a version that include an optical element that functions as a teleconverter. These tend to have terrible optical quality.

**Billy Joe** · 07-02-2020, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by pres589

The 105mm focal length is one that Nikon focused on for years through today. I can't help with your question at all; I would go shopping for a real deal Nikon 105 if I had an F-mount camera.

I agree with this sentiment... I have the Nikon 105 2.8 that was converted to K-mount and it is right up there with the some of the best Pentax Glass.

If I had a Nikon that baby would be in my bag.

gus

mrjayviper · 07-02-2020, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Pentax lenses have a slightly shorter registration distance. You would lose infinity focus unless you use a version that include an optical element that functions as a teleconverter. These tend to have terrible optical quality.

Not a concern as I will using them for focusing at short distances

Wojciech · 07-02-2020, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by mrjayviper

I know that but I’ve watched in a video that some m42 takumars are not compatible with Nikon.

I do not know about any issues with Nikon, but I do know that with full frame Canons there can be an issue of some parts of the Takumar lens protruding too deep in the mirror box causing collision of the mirror with the lens. You can damage the mirror that way.
Just to be on the safe side, if you plan to use it on a film or FX Nikon, first check how deep the lens protrudes inside of the body. For DX Nikon there should be no problem. Although I suggest you to do some more research on that since I never tried takumar lens on a Nikon camera.

stevebrot · 07-02-2020, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by mrjayviper

Not a concern as I will using them for focusing at short distances

OK...that settled, there might be a member here who has used that lens on a Nikon body, but a quicker answer might be available if we knew why the video reviewer cautioned against some Takumar lenses and what lenses they mentioned in particular. As long as the lens has an A/M switch* (the Super Takumar and S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8 do) and you are using an adapter without a ledge for pin depression, there should not be many issues for M42 lenses in general.

Steve

* I should also add that pre-set and full manual aperture models are also highly compatible.

D1N0 · 07-02-2020, 05:00 PM

The longer the lens the more focus range you will have on a Nikon F mount. You can probably still use a 50/55 at portrait distances but any of the super wide lenses would become extreme close up.

D1N0 · 07-03-2020, 03:12 AM

You can find the Nikon E Series 100mm f/2.8 at very reaonable prices btw.

Jonathan Mac · 07-03-2020, 04:28 AM - **1 Like**

There are two types of M42 to F adapters - those with optics to allow focus to infinity, and those without optics which do not allow focus to infinity. The glass in those that have them is apparently not very good so I'd stick with the others and use the lenses only up to wherever they focus. A 105mm might well be fine for portraits even with that restriction.

D1N0 · 07-03-2020, 05:51 AM - **1 Like**

I wonder why there aren't any screw on infinity correction elements. It is the same principle as a close up lens but corrected for far sight instead of near. I am getting good results with close up lenses (reading glasses) So why not distance glasses for lenses.

07-02-2020, 01:43 AM	#1
mrjayviper New Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 14	Has anyone used a 105mm 2.8 super takumar on a Nikon F mount? As above. I found a great deal for 1 (not local) and wondering if it'll work. Thank you!

07-02-2020, 08:38 AM	#7
Billy Joe Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 374	Nikon 105 Originally posted by pres589 The 105mm focal length is one that Nikon focused on for years through today. I can't help with your question at all; I would go shopping for a real deal Nikon 105 if I had an F-mount camera. I agree with this sentiment... I have the Nikon 105 2.8 that was converted to K-mount and it is right up there with the some of the best Pentax Glass. If I had a Nikon that baby would be in my bag. gus

07-02-2020, 12:02 PM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by mrjayviper Not a concern as I will using them for focusing at short distances OK...that settled, there might be a member here who has used that lens on a Nikon body, but a quicker answer might be available if we knew why the video reviewer cautioned against some Takumar lenses and what lenses they mentioned in particular. As long as the lens has an A/M switch* (the Super Takumar and S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8 do) and you are using an adapter without a ledge for pin depression, there should not be many issues for M42 lenses in general. Steve * I should also add that pre-set and full manual aperture models are also highly compatible. Last edited by stevebrot; 07-02-2020 at 12:14 PM.

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mrjayviper New Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm if you had an M42 to F mount adapter, probably.... I know that but I’ve watched in a video that some m42 takumars are not compatible with Nikon. Just want to see feedback from on people who have used this lens on Nikon.

07-02-2020, 05:15 AM	#4
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	The 105mm focal length is one that Nikon focused on for years through today. I can't help with your question at all; I would go shopping for a real deal Nikon 105 if I had an F-mount camera.

07-02-2020, 06:14 AM	#5
mrjayviper New Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by pres589 The 105mm focal length is one that Nikon focused on for years through today. I can't help with your question at all; I would go shopping for a real deal Nikon 105 if I had an F-mount camera. Not as cheap as the deal i found for the takumar. And a quick check on eBay confirmed that

07-02-2020, 06:20 AM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Pentax lenses have a slightly shorter registration distance. You would lose infinity focus unless you use a version that include an optical element that functions as a teleconverter. These tend to have terrible optical quality.

07-02-2020, 08:54 AM	#8
mrjayviper New Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Pentax lenses have a slightly shorter registration distance. You would lose infinity focus unless you use a version that include an optical element that functions as a teleconverter. These tend to have terrible optical quality. Not a concern as I will using them for focusing at short distances

07-02-2020, 11:57 AM	#9
Wojciech Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 36	Originally posted by mrjayviper I know that but I’ve watched in a video that some m42 takumars are not compatible with Nikon. I do not know about any issues with Nikon, but I do know that with full frame Canons there can be an issue of some parts of the Takumar lens protruding too deep in the mirror box causing collision of the mirror with the lens. You can damage the mirror that way. Just to be on the safe side, if you plan to use it on a film or FX Nikon, first check how deep the lens protrudes inside of the body. For DX Nikon there should be no problem. Although I suggest you to do some more research on that since I never tried takumar lens on a Nikon camera.

07-02-2020, 05:00 PM	#11
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	The longer the lens the more focus range you will have on a Nikon F mount. You can probably still use a 50/55 at portrait distances but any of the super wide lenses would become extreme close up.

07-03-2020, 03:12 AM	#12
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	You can find the Nikon E Series 100mm f/2.8 at very reaonable prices btw.

07-03-2020, 04:28 AM - 1 Like	#13
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	There are two types of M42 to F adapters - those with optics to allow focus to infinity, and those without optics which do not allow focus to infinity. The glass in those that have them is apparently not very good so I'd stick with the others and use the lenses only up to wherever they focus. A 105mm might well be fine for portraits even with that restriction.

07-03-2020, 05:51 AM - 1 Like	#14
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	I wonder why there aren't any screw on infinity correction elements. It is the same principle as a close up lens but corrected for far sight instead of near. I am getting good results with close up lenses (reading glasses) So why not distance glasses for lenses.