Originally posted by Mo
IMO you might as well sell the 3 takumars- screw-mount lenses are not very practical when used on a bayonet-mount camera...
YIKES, Mo! No way! I love my screw mounts! (I just replied to another post - if you remove the locking pin you can use the M42 lenses just like bayonet ones.)
Originally posted by Tom Lusk
I have the following lenses that I received from a friend:
SMC Takumar 1:3.5/28
Super-Macro-Takumar 1:4/50
SMC Takumar 1:2.8/105
SMC Takumar 1:4/150
All in excellent condition, with cases, etc.
My question is:
I have the two kit lenses (50-200 f4-5.6 and 18-55 f3.5-5.6) that came with my K100, plus the adapter.
Aside from the 1:4/50 super macro, is there any benefit to holding on to the other lenses, or should I e-Bay them and apply the proceeds to a new 300 prime?
All recommendations VERY welcome.
The
SMC Takumar 28/3.5 is one of my favorite lenses, period. It is sharp at all apertures, free from distortions, and has very nice color/texture reproduction. I spent some time in New York City and I alternated days between this lens and the ($800) 31mm Limited. I was not unhappy with either lens!
The
50/4 Macro is interesting. I'm sure it is a great lens, but it is going to be darn near impossible to focus with it stopped down. Usually for macro work I shoot at f/8 or smaller, and there isn't much light coming in at those apertures.
The
105/2.8 is a really sharp lens. The bokeh is so-so at f/4 or wider, but if you want a *sharp* mid-telephoto lens, this is a good choice.
The
150/4 (I have one) is an odd focal length for me - I seem to always want more or less when I have it on the camera, and the f/4 maximum aperture is not very bright. It is one of my lesser-used lenses.
If you were selling on eBay, you should get a good amount for the 50 Macro and 105/2.8. I'd cry if you sold the 28mm so I won't hypothesize on its value. I think the 150 gets you the least, but still a decent amount. These are all good lenses!
--Sean
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