Groundhog Day question 7 elem. Super tak or Super-Multi-coated (not smc)?

stevebrot · 05-27-2021, 12:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by txusic

would like a comparrison of people that have put both head to head.

I have shot both and currently own the SMC, but have not compared head to head. Conventional wisdom would favor the SMC, except for the fussiness regarding the A/M switch. Moving it to the "M" position is disabled unless the tiny black interlock pin on the mount face is depressed by a rear cap, adapter, or camera mount. Forcing it will break the aperture mechanism.

Truth be told, unless one really wants the f/1.4 maximum aperture, my recommendation goes to the Super Tak 55/1.8 or SMC/S-M-C Tak 55/1.8 (also radioactive).

Steve

Last edited by stevebrot; 05-27-2021 at 02:11 PM.

txusic · 06-03-2021, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I have shot both and currently own the SMC, but have not compared head to head. Conventional wisdom would favor the SMC, except for the fussiness regarding the A/M switch. Moving it to the "M" position is disabled unless the tiny black interlock pin on the mount face is depressed by a rear cap, adapter, or camera mount. Forcing it will break the aperture mechanism.

Truth be told, unless one really wants the f/1.4 maximum aperture, my recommendation goes to the Super Tak 55/1.8 or SMC/S-M-C Tak 55/1.8 (also radioactive).

Steve

thanx... i did wantes a fast optic, but i suppose .4 won´t make that much of a difference

thanx i´ll take that advice

**Lowell Goudge** · 06-03-2021, 04:27 AM

I think some where people discussed the evolution of coatings and I think you will find that as coatings evolved over time and lens series, that many super taks are actually multi coated, they just didn’t advertise it.

As a general point, the newer the lens the better the coatings, all else being equal, but as some have pointed out some series of lenses used thorium elements, which yellow over time if not exposed to the sunlight (or other up source)

You also need to consider that while there are newer lenses, people look for unique characteristics not just coatings and or lens design

txusic · 06-03-2021, 11:45 PM

Yes that's what I was looking for that original super tak, kind of image...

obviously I can't afford nor find and affordable original super tak with eight blades... so I wanted the next inline, I heard that there multi-coated tax where very similar but with better flare resistance and contrast...

I have an old Canon and I need to shoot in very dark environments... That's why I wanted an affordable 1.4f with character

**Lowell Goudge** · 06-04-2021, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by txusic

Yes that's what I was looking for that original super tak, kind of image...

obviously I can't afford nor find and affordable original super tak with eight blades... so I wanted the next inline, I heard that there multi-coated tax where very similar but with better flare resistance and contrast...

I have an old Canon and I need to shoot in very dark environments... That's why I wanted an affordable 1.4f with character

What ever you decide shoot it without filters. They only add bright reflections at night

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05-27-2021, 12:48 PM - 1 Like	#16
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by txusic would like a comparrison of people that have put both head to head. I have shot both and currently own the SMC, but have not compared head to head. Conventional wisdom would favor the SMC, except for the fussiness regarding the A/M switch. Moving it to the "M" position is disabled unless the tiny black interlock pin on the mount face is depressed by a rear cap, adapter, or camera mount. Forcing it will break the aperture mechanism. Truth be told, unless one really wants the f/1.4 maximum aperture, my recommendation goes to the Super Tak 55/1.8 or SMC/S-M-C Tak 55/1.8 (also radioactive). Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 05-27-2021 at 02:11 PM.

06-03-2021, 02:19 AM	#17
txusic New Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot I have shot both and currently own the SMC, but have not compared head to head. Conventional wisdom would favor the SMC, except for the fussiness regarding the A/M switch. Moving it to the "M" position is disabled unless the tiny black interlock pin on the mount face is depressed by a rear cap, adapter, or camera mount. Forcing it will break the aperture mechanism. Truth be told, unless one really wants the f/1.4 maximum aperture, my recommendation goes to the Super Tak 55/1.8 or SMC/S-M-C Tak 55/1.8 (also radioactive). Steve thanx... i did wantes a fast optic, but i suppose .4 won´t make that much of a difference thanx i´ll take that advice

06-03-2021, 04:27 AM	#18
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	I think some where people discussed the evolution of coatings and I think you will find that as coatings evolved over time and lens series, that many super taks are actually multi coated, they just didn’t advertise it. As a general point, the newer the lens the better the coatings, all else being equal, but as some have pointed out some series of lenses used thorium elements, which yellow over time if not exposed to the sunlight (or other up source) You also need to consider that while there are newer lenses, people look for unique characteristics not just coatings and or lens design

06-03-2021, 11:45 PM	#19
txusic New Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Yes that's what I was looking for that original super tak, kind of image... obviously I can't afford nor find and affordable original super tak with eight blades... so I wanted the next inline, I heard that there multi-coated tax where very similar but with better flare resistance and contrast... I have an old Canon and I need to shoot in very dark environments... That's why I wanted an affordable 1.4f with character

06-04-2021, 01:16 PM - 1 Like	#20
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by txusic Yes that's what I was looking for that original super tak, kind of image... obviously I can't afford nor find and affordable original super tak with eight blades... so I wanted the next inline, I heard that there multi-coated tax where very similar but with better flare resistance and contrast... I have an old Canon and I need to shoot in very dark environments... That's why I wanted an affordable 1.4f with character What ever you decide shoot it without filters. They only add bright reflections at night

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