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11-18-2009, 11:39 AM   #1
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How rare is this lens?

For a couple of months now, I've been looking for the last version of the Pentax M42 screwmount 135mm f:2.5 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar with a model number 43812 on the underside of the auto/ manual switch. Most of these lenses being offered are, of course, of the earlier Super variety. Of the Super-Multi-Coated examples I've encountered, my model number queries have not given me the results I've been hoping for. Just curious to know as to just how rare these are, so that I can ascertain approximately how long of a search this might be. Does anyone have a rough ballpark figure as to how long, & how many of these lenses were manufactured? My other qualifications are that it be in excellent (as close to mint as possible) cosmetic, optical, & mechanical condition, which may slow down the process even further.

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QuoteOriginally posted by raymeedc Quote
For a couple of months now, I've been looking for the last version of the Pentax M42 screwmount 135mm f:2.5 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar with a model number 43812 on the underside of the auto/ manual switch. Most of these lenses being offered are, of course, of the earlier Super variety. Of the Super-Multi-Coated examples I've encountered, my model number queries have not given me the results I've been hoping for. Just curious to know as to just how rare these are, so that I can ascertain approximately how long of a search this might be. Does anyone have a rough ballpark figure as to how long, & how many of these lenses were manufactured? My other qualifications are that it be in excellent (as close to mint as possible) cosmetic, optical, & mechanical condition, which may slow down the process even further.
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I have a near-mint copy of the S-M-C Takumar 135 f/2.5 - but it's the 43802 version, not 43812.




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11-18-2009, 08:09 PM   #3
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I've got one.

I've got one of the 43812 series.

Anything you would like to know about it from a user's perspective?
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Anything you would like to know about it from a user's perspective?
Is there something special about this particular production run?

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Is there something special about this particular production run?

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43802 - Manufactured 1971-1972
43812 - Manufactured 1972-1975

43802 - 5 elements in 4 groups
43812 - 6 elements in 6 groups

43802 - Same optics as older Super-Takumar 135/2.5 (1965-1971)
43812 - Same optics as newer SMC Pentax (K) 135/2.5 (1975-1985)

43802 - 80 mm long
43812 - 85 mm long

43802 - 455 g mass
43812 - 470 g mass

43802 - DOF scale says "22168 81622"
43812 - DOF scale says "22 16 8 4 8 16 22"

43802 - First metric number (closer than infinity) on focus scale says "30" (m)
43812 - First metric number (closer than infinity) on focus scale says "35" (m)
Here's --> a little bit of info.



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It took me about 3 months to come across one... like new with hood and both cases. Unfortunately, the box was deteriorated beyond keeping (so I guess you could say I'm still looking and it's been over a year). It's a terrific lens....
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QuoteOriginally posted by dragonfly Quote
Is there something special about this particular production run?
I had heard the stories about this lens being special and I was able to snag it off of these forums when one came up for sale. I can only compare it to an M series 135 f3.5 I have, and really that's apples to oranges.... the SMC Tak is much heavier, is a 58mm thread, and has a metal screw on hood. It is brutally sharp anything above 2.8, and at 2.8 is *just* picks up a touch of softness that makes the image pleasing.

The bokeh is buttery smooth and rivals anything I've ever seen on these forums.
The contrast and color rendition is truly wonderful; the reason we got into Pentax glass in the first place.

The action is classic Takumar, smooth lens throw (kinda long, but okay) and aperture ring is a clean solid click. Minimum focus distance is about 7 ft, which is marginal.

The color rendition, the smooth, "painterly" quality of the bokeh coupled with the sharpness of critical focus is what I think makes this a unique lens among Takumar's telephoto primes.

I hope that helps.

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I hope that helps.
It only helps if I can acquire one..... otherwise, you've just successfully frustrated me even more with your enticing description!

P.S. - If any of you guys with a mint example won't let it go for cash, I'd be willing to make a straight trade for my Mint condition SMC K 135mm 2.5 of the same formulation (no original box).

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What Kind of money are we looking at for one of these?
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P.S. - If any of you guys with a mint example won't let it go for cash, I'd be willing to make a straight trade for my Mint condition SMC K 135mm 2.5 of the same formulation (no original box).

Thanks to the generous, altruistic efforts of Blue on my behalf, this offer has now been rescinded. Blue alerted me to a copy of this lens being offered for sale, which I subsequently purchased..... on to the next conquest!
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Now you've got to share some images once you get it!!!
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QuoteOriginally posted by raymeedc Quote
Thanks to the generous, altruistic efforts of Blue on my behalf, this offer has now been rescinded. Blue alerted me to a copy of this lens being offered for sale, which I subsequently purchased..... on to the next conquest!
You're really going to like it!
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