Macro-Takumar 50mm f4 (native 1:1 magnification)

arpaagent · 02-28-2009, 09:58 PM

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Just wanted to share with everyone my latest lens acquisition. Picked up this really old Macro-Takumar 50mm f4 Macro. This is the early preset-aperture version that can achieve 1:1 magnification without any extension tubes or filter lenses. Very cool little lens, it really is a sight to behold this small lens extend so far out! Here are a few shots of the lens.

Check out the shape of the aperture in the 4th picture (this is at f/8, where this shape is most pronounced). Very interesting!

Infinity Focus vs. Full Extension for 1:1. Very compact for ability to go full 1:1.

and a couple shots from it. Notice the shape of the background highlights in the first one.

Last edited by arpaagent; 03-23-2009 at 05:36 PM.

fearview · 02-28-2009, 10:58 PM

this early version of macro takumar have capability of 1:1 magnification isnt it?

beautiful craftmanship. i just sold my SMC version.

Blue · 02-28-2009, 11:05 PM

This is one of my favorite taks. I acquired one some time ago from a friend who bought it new. It was the first and last Pentax with 1:1 until the F series macros and A* 200mm f4.

X Man · 02-28-2009, 11:15 PM

I'm green with envy. That lens is sooo hawt!

Kill me now, just don't tell me you paid like, $50 for it.

Regards,
Mike

Originally posted by arpaagent

Just wanted to share with everyone my latest lens acquisition. Picked up this really old Macro-Takumar 50mm f4 Macro. This is the early preset-aperture version that can achieve 1:1 magnification without any extension tubes or filter lenses. Very cool little lens, it really is a sight to behold this small lens extend so far out! Here are a few shots of the lens.

Check out the shape of the aperture in the 4th picture (this is at f/8, where this shape is most pronounced). Very interesting!

Blue · 02-28-2009, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by X Man

I'm green with envy. That lens is sooo hawt!

Kill me now, just don't tell me you paid like, $50 for it.

Regards,
Mike

This is the second time this one has been listed. Someone could have had it for $69 the first time around and there are still no bids.

MACRO-TAKUMAR 50MM 1:4 SCREW MOUNT LENS ASAHI OPT. CO. - eBay (item 120383852091 end time Mar-04-09 10:22:03 PST)

X Man · 02-28-2009, 11:31 PM

You think that's the early preset version?

I think you just cured the "no bids" thing, but I do appreciate it. Listed in filters/polarizing.... Sheesh!

Regards,
Mike

Originally posted by Blue

This is the second time this one has been listed. Someone could have had it for $69 the first time around and there are still no bids.

MACRO-TAKUMAR 50MM 1:4 SCREW MOUNT LENS ASAHI OPT. CO. - eBay (item 120383852091 end time Mar-04-09 10:22:03 PST)

Blue · 02-28-2009, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by X Man

You think that's the early preset version?

I think you just cured the "no bids" thing, but I do appreciate it. Listed in filters/polarizing.... Sheesh!

Regards,
Mike

Contact the seller to verify what it says on it etc.

arpaagent · 03-01-2009, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by X Man

I'm green with envy. That lens is sooo hawt!

Kill me now, just don't tell me you paid like, $50 for it.

Regards,
Mike

I won't tell you how much I paid for it.

Probably not enough...but I am not complaining.

**Just1MoreDave** · 03-01-2009, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by Blue

This is one of my favorite taks. I acquired one some time ago from a friend who bought it new. It was the first and last Pentax with 1:1 until the F series macros and A* 200mm f4.

You also get that cool aperture. The Pentax-M 50mm f4 Macro has that boring 5-blade aperture.

K100Dave · 03-01-2009, 01:29 PM

I have always wanted this macro lens, and these images only make matters worse. Definitely looks like a keeper.

pcarfan · 03-01-2009, 01:57 PM

Looks nice, a great buy indeed...the highllight bokeh being hexagonal is similar to my Volna-9, the aperture does the same thing with that lens.

Nick Siebers · 03-04-2009, 05:00 PM

Thanks for the heads up, Blue... now I have one on the way. :- )

Blue · 03-04-2009, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by Nick Siebers

Thanks for the heads up, Blue... now I have one on the way. :- )

Congrats! . . .

Nick Siebers · 03-09-2009, 05:18 PM

Alas, it's a lemon. Burned by eBay again. Anyone have any idea how to disassemble and repair one of these old beauties? I'm trying to return it, but I suspect it will go down as a "learning experience".

Blue · 03-10-2009, 08:08 PM

What's wrong with it?

02-28-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Macro-Takumar 50mm f4 (native 1:1 magnification) 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. Just wanted to share with everyone my latest lens acquisition. Picked up this really old Macro-Takumar 50mm f4 Macro. This is the early preset-aperture version that can achieve 1:1 magnification without any extension tubes or filter lenses. Very cool little lens, it really is a sight to behold this small lens extend so far out! Here are a few shots of the lens. Check out the shape of the aperture in the 4th picture (this is at f/8, where this shape is most pronounced). Very interesting! Infinity Focus vs. Full Extension for 1:1. Very compact for ability to go full 1:1. and a couple shots from it. Notice the shape of the background highlights in the first one. Last edited by arpaagent; 03-23-2009 at 05:36 PM.

03-01-2009, 01:57 PM	#11
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Looks nice, a great buy indeed...the highllight bokeh being hexagonal is similar to my Volna-9, the aperture does the same thing with that lens. Last edited by pcarfan; 03-01-2009 at 02:47 PM.

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02-28-2009, 10:58 PM	#2
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	this early version of macro takumar have capability of 1:1 magnification isnt it? beautiful craftmanship. i just sold my SMC version.

02-28-2009, 11:05 PM	#3
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	This is one of my favorite taks. I acquired one some time ago from a friend who bought it new. It was the first and last Pentax with 1:1 until the F series macros and A* 200mm f4.

02-28-2009, 11:15 PM	#4
X Man Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	I'm green with envy. That lens is sooo hawt! Kill me now, just don't tell me you paid like, $50 for it. Regards, Mike Originally posted by arpaagent Just wanted to share with everyone my latest lens acquisition. Picked up this really old Macro-Takumar 50mm f4 Macro. This is the early preset-aperture version that can achieve 1:1 magnification without any extension tubes or filter lenses. Very cool little lens, it really is a sight to behold this small lens extend so far out! Here are a few shots of the lens. Check out the shape of the aperture in the 4th picture (this is at f/8, where this shape is most pronounced). Very interesting!

02-28-2009, 11:23 PM	#5
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by X Man I'm green with envy. That lens is sooo hawt! Kill me now, just don't tell me you paid like, $50 for it. Regards, Mike This is the second time this one has been listed. Someone could have had it for $69 the first time around and there are still no bids. MACRO-TAKUMAR 50MM 1:4 SCREW MOUNT LENS ASAHI OPT. CO. - eBay (item 120383852091 end time Mar-04-09 10:22:03 PST)

02-28-2009, 11:31 PM	#6
X Man Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	You think that's the early preset version? I think you just cured the "no bids" thing, but I do appreciate it. Listed in filters/polarizing.... Sheesh! Regards, Mike Originally posted by Blue This is the second time this one has been listed. Someone could have had it for $69 the first time around and there are still no bids. MACRO-TAKUMAR 50MM 1:4 SCREW MOUNT LENS ASAHI OPT. CO. - eBay (item 120383852091 end time Mar-04-09 10:22:03 PST)

02-28-2009, 11:48 PM	#7
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by X Man You think that's the early preset version? I think you just cured the "no bids" thing, but I do appreciate it. Listed in filters/polarizing.... Sheesh! Regards, Mike Contact the seller to verify what it says on it etc.

03-01-2009, 01:18 PM	#8
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803 Original Poster	Originally posted by X Man I'm green with envy. That lens is sooo hawt! Kill me now, just don't tell me you paid like, $50 for it. Regards, Mike I won't tell you how much I paid for it. Probably not enough...but I am not complaining.

03-01-2009, 01:28 PM	#9
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by Blue This is one of my favorite taks. I acquired one some time ago from a friend who bought it new. It was the first and last Pentax with 1:1 until the F series macros and A* 200mm f4. You also get that cool aperture. The Pentax-M 50mm f4 Macro has that boring 5-blade aperture.

03-01-2009, 01:29 PM	#10
K100Dave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 111	I have always wanted this macro lens, and these images only make matters worse. Definitely looks like a keeper.

03-04-2009, 05:00 PM	#12
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	Thanks for the heads up, Blue... now I have one on the way. :- )

03-04-2009, 06:31 PM	#13
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Nick Siebers Thanks for the heads up, Blue... now I have one on the way. :- ) Congrats! . . .

03-09-2009, 05:18 PM	#14
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	Alas, it's a lemon. Burned by eBay again. Anyone have any idea how to disassemble and repair one of these old beauties? I'm trying to return it, but I suspect it will go down as a "learning experience".

03-10-2009, 08:08 PM	#15
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	What's wrong with it?