Super Multi Coated TAKUMAR

song_hm · 04-08-2009, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

It's one of the best 135mm lenses, particularily in screw-mount. There are two S-M-C versions. They have a part number stamped into the bottom (camera side) of the auto/manual switch. The better one is 43812, but 43802 isn't that far behind. The 43812 version was carried over into K-mount, and there's a thread down a bit from that lens.

Wow, great info. How does the Super Takumar version stack up to these two?

touchogrey · 07-26-2010, 08:15 AM

Curious myself how the SUper-Takumar stacks up. The 43801 - is that the one you reference above Dave? When saying it is nearly identical in digital camera shots?

macTak · 07-27-2010, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by touchogrey

Curious myself how the SUper-Takumar stacks up. The 43801 - is that the one you reference above Dave? When saying it is nearly identical in digital camera shots?

I have just recently gotten the 43802 (which was the first version of the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5) and have really been pleasantly surprised by it. It is excellent; plenty sharp even wide and has great bokeh. The 43801 is is optically the same, just without the SMC coatings. Just because the 43812 optical formula is arguably better does not mean that this one is not excellent!

I'm not sure how much of a difference the SMC coatings really make between the 43801 and 43802; I think there have been plenty of threads discussing this difference in more common lenses, and I imagine the same general conclusions would hold (the SMC probably will have a little better color and contrast and lack of flare, especially when shooting into the sun).

Blue · 07-28-2010, 08:20 AM

Old Thread Warning

There is a chance that the last batches of the 43801 had the SMC Coating that the 43802 had. When Pentax used up the previous version of coating the started using the new stuff.

BTW here is the 43802 & 43812 S-M-C 135/2.5 layout together.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
For Sale - Sold: Super-Takumar 28mm f/3.5; Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/2.5 (US)	deadwolfbones	Sold Items	1	07-11-2010 09:08 PM
SMC Takumar VS Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4	RolloR	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	5	05-08-2010 06:38 AM
Wanted - Acquired: Pentax 105mm f:2.8 Super-Multi-Coated or Super Takumar	raymeedc	Sold Items	0	11-24-2009 10:05 AM

04-08-2009, 03:58 PM	#16
song_hm Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave It's one of the best 135mm lenses, particularily in screw-mount. There are two S-M-C versions. They have a part number stamped into the bottom (camera side) of the auto/manual switch. The better one is 43812, but 43802 isn't that far behind. The 43812 version was carried over into K-mount, and there's a thread down a bit from that lens. Wow, great info. How does the Super Takumar version stack up to these two?

07-26-2010, 08:15 AM	#17
touchogrey New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 11	Curious myself how the SUper-Takumar stacks up. The 43801 - is that the one you reference above Dave? When saying it is nearly identical in digital camera shots?

07-27-2010, 04:03 PM	#18
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	Originally posted by touchogrey Curious myself how the SUper-Takumar stacks up. The 43801 - is that the one you reference above Dave? When saying it is nearly identical in digital camera shots? I have just recently gotten the 43802 (which was the first version of the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5) and have really been pleasantly surprised by it. It is excellent; plenty sharp even wide and has great bokeh. The 43801 is is optically the same, just without the SMC coatings. Just because the 43812 optical formula is arguably better does not mean that this one is not excellent! I'm not sure how much of a difference the SMC coatings really make between the 43801 and 43802; I think there have been plenty of threads discussing this difference in more common lenses, and I imagine the same general conclusions would hold (the SMC probably will have a little better color and contrast and lack of flare, especially when shooting into the sun).

07-28-2010, 08:20 AM	#19
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Old Thread Warning There is a chance that the last batches of the 43801 had the SMC Coating that the 43802 had. When Pentax used up the previous version of coating the started using the new stuff. BTW here is the 43802 & 43812 S-M-C 135/2.5 layout together.