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Sudhakar · 08-06-2009, 03:37 AM

@Starscream Fabulous shots.

p.s. added SMC K 135/2.5 to wish list

guilherme bauer · 08-10-2009, 10:15 AM

Is the super takumar 135mm F/2.5 the same lens optically speaking?
It is from the m42 era.
two photo of the lens I am talking about:

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6509/imguwg.jpg
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9798/img2ucj.jpg

I am aware that there is a cheap takumar 135/2.5 that is just so so.. But it is a recent lens, not from the m42 era.

thank for helping

GeneV · 08-10-2009, 10:45 AM

I have to say that this lens is one of my favorites as well. While I don't have anything to compare with some of Starscream's shots, the character in those faces is, in my experience, more easily achieved with this lens. It has a way of revealing detail in a portrait that is unique. It also produces crisp colors which I don't see in zooms which are more common in this length these days.

This puppy does weigh about as much as some fairly good zooms, though.

GeneV · 08-10-2009, 10:58 AM

This shot is a good example of the snappy color from this Tak in fairly flat lighting. This was taken in a large gym, and the lighting was bounced from a couple of Vivitar 283s. It is even better in the version that was not reduced.

Asahiflex · 08-10-2009, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by guilherme bauer

Is the super takumar 135mm F/2.5 the same lens optically speaking?
It is from the m42 era.
two photo of the lens I am talking about:

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6509/imguwg.jpg
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9798/img2ucj.jpg

I am aware that there is a cheap takumar 135/2.5 that is just so so.. But it is a recent lens, not from the m42 era.

thank for helping

Unfortunately, no. The Super-Takumar is not the same. The later Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 1:2.5/135 was sold in two versions. The first version was the same as the Super-Takumar; the last version has 6 elements in 6 groups like the SMC Pentax 1:2.5/135. If you've found one, let the seller check the part number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch of the S-M-C Takumar. If this number si 43812, then it is the right version.

jaitas · 09-01-2009, 05:46 AM

I just have to contribute one photo myself to praise this lens.

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I just love the colours and the sharpness. Case closed for me!

starscream · 09-04-2009, 02:32 PM

SMC K 135mm f/2.5

*

SMC M 100mm f/2.8

and me

you are smiling my friends

igor · 09-04-2009, 02:50 PM

the first two shots (old men) are amazing! great shooting and post-processing.

starscream · 09-04-2009, 03:24 PM

thanks igor

Fixcinater · 09-04-2009, 03:27 PM

Post processing on these is just perfect.

Very nice overall.

starscream · 09-13-2009, 12:00 PM

Thanks Fixcinater

k20d + Pentax smc m 100mm f/2.8

k10d + Pentax smc fa 28-80mm f3.5-4.7

k20d + smc k 135mm f/2.5 (cs4 process)

afraidofmymind · 09-17-2009, 06:17 AM

I love this lens!

Pentax MX, SMC-K 135 f2.5, Ilford HP5 developed in Ilfosol 3.

starscream · 11-30-2009, 03:47 AM

Pentax K-X + SMC 135mm Prime

%100 crop

Art Vandelay II · 12-10-2009, 08:46 AM

I'm trying to decide on which 135mm to get for my Pentax LX. This thread makes the SMC f/2.5 look like the clear winner, but I can't decide between it the SMC-M 135mm f/3.5 (half the price & smaller) or the SMC-A 135mm f/2.8 (the A part would be nice if I decide to get another Pentax DSLR). Does anyone have an opinion on the matter?

8540tomg · 12-10-2009, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by Art Vandelay II

I'm trying to decide on which 135mm to get for my Pentax LX. This thread makes the SMC f/2.5 look like the clear winner, but I can't decide between it the SMC-M 135mm f/3.5 (half the price & smaller) or the SMC-A 135mm f/2.8 (the A part would be nice if I decide to get another Pentax DSLR). Does anyone have an opinion on the matter?

Never at a loss for an opinion.

From my perspective, I think the K 135/2.5 would be a consensus winner in a Pentax 135mm poll. The other 135s have their supporters but the K 135/2.5 has the fairy dust factor going for it. It is, of course, going to be the most expensive option in the MF category. The K 135/3.5 and M 135/3.5 are also very good and will perform well on your LX camera. All three have their shortcomings on a DSLR as you are well aware.

If you are still shooting a lot of film I would opt for the K 135/2.5. If digital is your passion the A 135/2.8 gets good reviews in the lens review area. It will perform well on the LX and has the benefit of the A setting on digital. In this case the A 135/2.8 is a little more versatile and probably the better choice. The good news is you can't really lose no matter which way you choose.

Tom G

11-30-2009, 03:47 AM	#73
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08-06-2009, 03:37 AM	#61
Sudhakar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hyderabad Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 236	@Starscream Fabulous shots. p.s. added SMC K 135/2.5 to wish list

08-10-2009, 10:15 AM	#62
guilherme bauer New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brazil Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	Is the super takumar 135mm F/2.5 the same lens optically speaking? It is from the m42 era. two photo of the lens I am talking about: http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6509/imguwg.jpg http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9798/img2ucj.jpg I am aware that there is a cheap takumar 135/2.5 that is just so so.. But it is a recent lens, not from the m42 era. thank for helping

08-10-2009, 10:45 AM	#63
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	I have to say that this lens is one of my favorites as well. While I don't have anything to compare with some of Starscream's shots, the character in those faces is, in my experience, more easily achieved with this lens. It has a way of revealing detail in a portrait that is unique. It also produces crisp colors which I don't see in zooms which are more common in this length these days. This puppy does weigh about as much as some fairly good zooms, though.

08-10-2009, 10:58 AM	#64
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	This shot is a good example of the snappy color from this Tak in fairly flat lighting. This was taken in a large gym, and the lighting was bounced from a couple of Vivitar 283s. It is even better in the version that was not reduced.

08-10-2009, 11:28 AM	#65
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by guilherme bauer Is the super takumar 135mm F/2.5 the same lens optically speaking? It is from the m42 era. two photo of the lens I am talking about: http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6509/imguwg.jpg http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9798/img2ucj.jpg I am aware that there is a cheap takumar 135/2.5 that is just so so.. But it is a recent lens, not from the m42 era. thank for helping Unfortunately, no. The Super-Takumar is not the same. The later Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 1:2.5/135 was sold in two versions. The first version was the same as the Super-Takumar; the last version has 6 elements in 6 groups like the SMC Pentax 1:2.5/135. If you've found one, let the seller check the part number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch of the S-M-C Takumar. If this number si 43812, then it is the right version.

09-01-2009, 05:46 AM	#66
jaitas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oulu Posts: 124	I just have to contribute one photo myself to praise this lens. [IMG]undefined[/IMG] I just love the colours and the sharpness. Case closed for me!

09-04-2009, 02:32 PM	#67
starscream Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BURSA / TURKEY Posts: 54 Original Poster	SMC K 135mm f/2.5 * SMC M 100mm f/2.8 and me you are smiling my friends

09-04-2009, 02:50 PM	#68
igor Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA and Europe Posts: 585	the first two shots (old men) are amazing! great shooting and post-processing.

09-04-2009, 03:24 PM	#69
starscream Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BURSA / TURKEY Posts: 54 Original Poster	thanks igor

09-04-2009, 03:27 PM	#70
Fixcinater Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 409	Post processing on these is just perfect. Very nice overall.

09-13-2009, 12:00 PM	#71
starscream Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BURSA / TURKEY Posts: 54 Original Poster	Thanks Fixcinater k20d + Pentax smc m 100mm f/2.8 k10d + Pentax smc fa 28-80mm f3.5-4.7 k20d + smc k 135mm f/2.5 (cs4 process)

09-17-2009, 06:17 AM	#72
afraidofmymind New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 6	I love this lens! Pentax MX, SMC-K 135 f2.5, Ilford HP5 developed in Ilfosol 3.

12-10-2009, 08:46 AM	#74
Art Vandelay II Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 886	I'm trying to decide on which 135mm to get for my Pentax LX. This thread makes the SMC f/2.5 look like the clear winner, but I can't decide between it the SMC-M 135mm f/3.5 (half the price & smaller) or the SMC-A 135mm f/2.8 (the A part would be nice if I decide to get another Pentax DSLR). Does anyone have an opinion on the matter?

12-10-2009, 02:17 PM	#75
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by Art Vandelay II I'm trying to decide on which 135mm to get for my Pentax LX. This thread makes the SMC f/2.5 look like the clear winner, but I can't decide between it the SMC-M 135mm f/3.5 (half the price & smaller) or the SMC-A 135mm f/2.8 (the A part would be nice if I decide to get another Pentax DSLR). Does anyone have an opinion on the matter? Never at a loss for an opinion. From my perspective, I think the K 135/2.5 would be a consensus winner in a Pentax 135mm poll. The other 135s have their supporters but the K 135/2.5 has the fairy dust factor going for it. It is, of course, going to be the most expensive option in the MF category. The K 135/3.5 and M 135/3.5 are also very good and will perform well on your LX camera. All three have their shortcomings on a DSLR as you are well aware. If you are still shooting a lot of film I would opt for the K 135/2.5. If digital is your passion the A 135/2.8 gets good reviews in the lens review area. It will perform well on the LX and has the benefit of the A setting on digital. In this case the A 135/2.8 is a little more versatile and probably the better choice. The good news is you can't really lose no matter which way you choose. Tom G

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