Preset Lens Club

Arjay Bee · 01-23-2012, 01:15 AM

Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm F5.5 (m42 18 blades)

You can count the blades:

Here is a pic:

The Kreuznach lens is the long one at the back - the lens on the bellows is an Isco Gottingen Tele-Westanar 135 f3.5 pre-set with 16 blades and examples of images are here:

(The other lens is a Zeiss Tessar 50mm and not a preset)

Last edited by Arjay Bee; 01-23-2012 at 01:20 AM.

Colorado CJ · 01-23-2012, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by riff

This is a great idea CJ. Excellent shots guys.

Sorry I have no images other then a few test shots out the window which I'll spare you from veiwing.

Hey, it's been about -30ish C without wind chill.

This evening I acquired a Tele Tak 200mm f/5.6 to keep the 200mm f/3 company

Hope you like them! It's quickly becoming and addition for me

Sounds like you may be getting the bug as well. How can you NOT buy these lenses when they give such great images, build quality is superb and the cost is as much as a decent dinner?

Colorado CJ · 01-23-2012, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by riff

Andrew you are to modest, these are great images, you make that lens sing.
1 - tack sharp
2 - spectacular
3 - some fringing on the geese necks
4 - cool and spectacular, love the expression.

I scored a preset 135mm /f3.5 (black and silver)

Thanks riff! I can't wait to really put this lens through the paces though. I really want to get it out in the mountains and up close to some deer, elk, bighorns and hopefully coyotes.

Great score on the 135, I'm looking at a couple at the moment too. What does this make you, 3 presets in as many weeks?

Colorado CJ · 01-23-2012, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

Colorado CJ!!! What Absolutely AMAZING pictures you've got there! Adorable chipmunk! Beautiful birds!!! That super cool deer! Such detail, sharpness and clarity!!! i WANT!!!

Quick! Someone get me a 200mm Takkie STAT!!

Here are a few from some of my presets:

Jupiter 37a 135 3.5 with 12 blades

----

Soligor 180mm 3.5 with 15 blades

All mainly taken on the k100d.

Phew! That's enough from me now! click on images for exif data

Thanks a lot WolfieGirl! Those images of yours are none too shabby either

. I like the Takumars, but I'm going to have to seriously consider that Jupiter 37a.

Colorado CJ · 01-23-2012, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm F5.5 (m42 18 blades)
You can count the blades

Here is a pic:

The Kreuznach lens is the long one at the back - the lens on the bellows is an Isco Gottingen Tele-Westanar 135 f3.5 pre-set with 16 blades and examples of images are here:

(The other lens is a Zeiss Tessar 50mm and not a preset)

Some more great images with what looks like some great lenses. I might need to look for that 360mm lens! Thanks again for posting.

Well, this thread is taking off faster than I thought. Looks like there are others out there that love Presets as well. It may have been a mistake making this thread. I'm not sure my wallet is going to be very happy with me for the considerable future.

Nesster · 01-23-2012, 07:41 AM

The preset Macro Takumar 50mm f/4 is an excellent lens, though it doesn't have the gazillion blades the presets often have.

Used for its intended purpose:

f/8 bokeh:

And, also as intended, with film:

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-23-2012, 01:31 PM

i think this thread deserves honorable mention here

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/87425-definite...h-society.html

along with the following that seemed to have infected a lot of people with PLD (preset lens disease)

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/lens-sample-photo-archive/168414-takumar-...t-samples.html

it took a while but at least there is a round aperture lens club regardless of what it is called

wolfiegirl · 01-23-2012, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by Colorado CJ

Thanks a lot WolfieGirl! Those images of yours are none too shabby either

. I like the Takumars, but I'm going to have to seriously consider that Jupiter 37a.

Thanks CCJ

Oh the Jupiter 37a is lovely. I'm really happy with it. Actually I haven't given it as good a run as I should. All these other lenses keep on crowding in to play. Might have to give the Jup some love in the next few weeks.

Arjay Bee · 01-23-2012, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

at least there is a round aperture lens club

Hi Lowell- a bit of deja vu here but as you say if this branch of lens ownership can get the attention then so much the better - kudos for you for starting the other thread awhile back!!

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-23-2012, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Hi Lowell- a bit of deja vu here but as you say if this branch of lens ownership can get the attention then so much the better - kudos for you for starting the other thread awhile back!!

so long as it is now a club it won't fall off the edge of the forum

I am glad however after all the trying theat there is a forum for presets.

I have 4, the 200/3.5 tak which was the seed for the current thread, a 135/2.8 tele-lentar, a 105/2.8 vernon-edonar (don't really know even who made the lens for Mt Vernon Photo) and a 135mm F4.5 enlarger lens in my bellows. I need to use all but the 200more, it gets its share of work

Nesster · 01-24-2012, 10:44 AM

The not the flat earth society was / is a great thread!

I'm about to complete my survey of Pentax compatible presets: the Tele-Takumar 200/5.6
I don't use it much as I find 135mm and longer non-copacetic with my nervous system

Colorado CJ · 01-24-2012, 06:36 PM

Here's one more from today with the Tele-Takumar 300mm F6.3 Preset. It is ust an American Robin out in front of my shop. This photo was taken at 1600 ISO since it was late in the day and the skies were overcast/snowy. I still can't get over the low noise with this Kx at those ISO settings! (the upper right corner is an out of focus fence rail)

wolfiegirl · 01-25-2012, 04:10 AM

Nesster, you've got a lovely set of pictures there! I really like the second one and the last one of the chipmunk. sooo cute!

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-25-2012, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by Colorado CJ

Some more great images with what looks like some great lenses. I might need to look for that 360mm lens! Thanks again for posting.

Well, this thread is taking off faster than I thought. Looks like there are others out there that love Presets as well. It may have been a mistake making this thread. I'm not sure my wallet is going to be very happy with me for the considerable future.

Just blame it all on me for starting the 200/3.5 thread

Nesster · 01-25-2012, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Colorado CJ

Well, this thread is taking off faster than I thought. Looks like there are others out there that love Presets as well. It may have been a mistake making this thread. I'm not sure my wallet is going to be very happy with me for the considerable future.

Consider that a preset is easier and quicker to use on a DSLR than an automatic M42 lens, and that the price/performance ratios are / have been so excellent... it is no wonder.

thank you Wolfiegirl

01-23-2012, 01:31 PM	#22
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	definitely not the flat earth society i think this thread deserves honorable mention here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/87425-definite...h-society.html along with the following that seemed to have infected a lot of people with PLD (preset lens disease) https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/lens-sample-photo-archive/168414-takumar-...t-samples.html it took a while but at least there is a round aperture lens club regardless of what it is called

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01-23-2012, 01:15 AM	#16
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm F5.5 (m42 18 blades) You can count the blades: Here is a pic: The Kreuznach lens is the long one at the back - the lens on the bellows is an Isco Gottingen Tele-Westanar 135 f3.5 pre-set with 16 blades and examples of images are here: (The other lens is a Zeiss Tessar 50mm and not a preset) Last edited by Arjay Bee; 01-23-2012 at 01:20 AM.

01-23-2012, 07:26 AM	#17
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by riff This is a great idea CJ. Excellent shots guys. Sorry I have no images other then a few test shots out the window which I'll spare you from veiwing. Hey, it's been about -30ish C without wind chill. This evening I acquired a Tele Tak 200mm f/5.6 to keep the 200mm f/3 company Hope you like them! It's quickly becoming and addition for me Sounds like you may be getting the bug as well. How can you NOT buy these lenses when they give such great images, build quality is superb and the cost is as much as a decent dinner?

01-23-2012, 07:30 AM	#18
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by riff Andrew you are to modest, these are great images, you make that lens sing. 1 - tack sharp 2 - spectacular 3 - some fringing on the geese necks 4 - cool and spectacular, love the expression. I scored a preset 135mm /f3.5 (black and silver) Thanks riff! I can't wait to really put this lens through the paces though. I really want to get it out in the mountains and up close to some deer, elk, bighorns and hopefully coyotes. Great score on the 135, I'm looking at a couple at the moment too. What does this make you, 3 presets in as many weeks?

01-23-2012, 07:34 AM	#19
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by wolfiegirl Colorado CJ!!! What Absolutely AMAZING pictures you've got there! Adorable chipmunk! Beautiful birds!!! That super cool deer! Such detail, sharpness and clarity!!! i WANT!!! Quick! Someone get me a 200mm Takkie STAT!! Here are a few from some of my presets: Jupiter 37a 135 3.5 with 12 blades ---- Soligor 180mm 3.5 with 15 blades All mainly taken on the k100d. Phew! That's enough from me now! click on images for exif data Thanks a lot WolfieGirl! Those images of yours are none too shabby either . I like the Takumars, but I'm going to have to seriously consider that Jupiter 37a.

01-23-2012, 07:37 AM	#20
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm F5.5 (m42 18 blades) You can count the blades Here is a pic: The Kreuznach lens is the long one at the back - the lens on the bellows is an Isco Gottingen Tele-Westanar 135 f3.5 pre-set with 16 blades and examples of images are here: (The other lens is a Zeiss Tessar 50mm and not a preset) Some more great images with what looks like some great lenses. I might need to look for that 360mm lens! Thanks again for posting. Well, this thread is taking off faster than I thought. Looks like there are others out there that love Presets as well. It may have been a mistake making this thread. I'm not sure my wallet is going to be very happy with me for the considerable future.

01-23-2012, 07:41 AM	#21
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	The preset Macro Takumar 50mm f/4 is an excellent lens, though it doesn't have the gazillion blades the presets often have. Used for its intended purpose: f/8 bokeh: And, also as intended, with film:

01-23-2012, 03:31 PM	#23
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by Colorado CJ Thanks a lot WolfieGirl! Those images of yours are none too shabby either . I like the Takumars, but I'm going to have to seriously consider that Jupiter 37a. Thanks CCJ Oh the Jupiter 37a is lovely. I'm really happy with it. Actually I haven't given it as good a run as I should. All these other lenses keep on crowding in to play. Might have to give the Jup some love in the next few weeks.

01-23-2012, 04:20 PM	#24
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge at least there is a round aperture lens club Hi Lowell- a bit of deja vu here but as you say if this branch of lens ownership can get the attention then so much the better - kudos for you for starting the other thread awhile back!!

01-23-2012, 05:04 PM	#25
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Hi Lowell- a bit of deja vu here but as you say if this branch of lens ownership can get the attention then so much the better - kudos for you for starting the other thread awhile back!! so long as it is now a club it won't fall off the edge of the forum I am glad however after all the trying theat there is a forum for presets. I have 4, the 200/3.5 tak which was the seed for the current thread, a 135/2.8 tele-lentar, a 105/2.8 vernon-edonar (don't really know even who made the lens for Mt Vernon Photo) and a 135mm F4.5 enlarger lens in my bellows. I need to use all but the 200more, it gets its share of work

01-24-2012, 10:44 AM	#26
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	The not the flat earth society was / is a great thread! I'm about to complete my survey of Pentax compatible presets: the Tele-Takumar 200/5.6 I don't use it much as I find 135mm and longer non-copacetic with my nervous system

01-24-2012, 06:36 PM	#27
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Here's one more from today with the Tele-Takumar 300mm F6.3 Preset. It is ust an American Robin out in front of my shop. This photo was taken at 1600 ISO since it was late in the day and the skies were overcast/snowy. I still can't get over the low noise with this Kx at those ISO settings! (the upper right corner is an out of focus fence rail)

01-25-2012, 04:10 AM	#28
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Nesster, you've got a lovely set of pictures there! I really like the second one and the last one of the chipmunk. sooo cute!

01-25-2012, 05:17 AM	#29
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Originally posted by Colorado CJ Some more great images with what looks like some great lenses. I might need to look for that 360mm lens! Thanks again for posting. Well, this thread is taking off faster than I thought. Looks like there are others out there that love Presets as well. It may have been a mistake making this thread. I'm not sure my wallet is going to be very happy with me for the considerable future. Just blame it all on me for starting the 200/3.5 thread

01-25-2012, 12:35 PM	#30
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by Colorado CJ Well, this thread is taking off faster than I thought. Looks like there are others out there that love Presets as well. It may have been a mistake making this thread. I'm not sure my wallet is going to be very happy with me for the considerable future. Consider that a preset is easier and quicker to use on a DSLR than an automatic M42 lens, and that the price/performance ratios are / have been so excellent... it is no wonder. thank you Wolfiegirl