Preset Lens Club

**jt_cph_dk** · 07-30-2014, 04:59 AM - **2 Likes**

What I like the most about preset lenses is that there are no set stops. I decide manually with visual confirmation the exact amount of light, that I want to get in the photo.

Here is one of my daughter Hedvig taken with my K7 at 1:125s, ISO800 and CZJ 2.8/50 T (12 blades aluminum early fifties version)

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**jt_cph_dk** · 08-13-2014, 05:31 AM - **2 Likes**

Presets of the WA type are sparse (it seems like), besides the Hanimex 28mm f3 Wide Angle Preset, that I have found, there is the Pentacon 3.5/30 (a new version of the Meyer Görlitz Lydith lens) to choose from.
I just got myself one of these (for about 50US), so that I can shoot in the "normal" range on my K7 with a preset lens. I find that it is a quite impressive lens with beautiful, saturated colors, very good contrast, no CA and good sharpness (it´s not a razor).

Here a some walk-around test shots from the other day:

**Andrew_Oid** · 08-13-2014, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by jt_cph_dk

Presets of the WA type are sparse (it seems like), besides the Hanimex 28mm f3 Wide Angle Preset, that I have found, there is the Pentacon 3.5/30 (a new version of the Meyer Görlitz Lydith lens) to choose from.
I just got myself one of these (for about 50US), so that I can shoot in the "normal" range on my K7 with a preset lens. I find that it is a quite impressive lens with beautiful, saturated colors, very good contrast, no CA and good sharpness (it´s not a razor).

Here a some walk-around test shots from the other day:

Good images. They look sharp enough to me. What f-stop(s) were you using? I have one of these, too, I think. If I don't I had one. I'll have to look for it. I got it because I particularly like focal lengths between 30 and 40 mm. I also have a preset Takumar 35mm f3.5 and a Mir 1 37mm f2.8 preset. On the Sony Alpha a850 I can take pictures with a full-frame sensor at the stated focal lengths.

**jt_cph_dk** · 08-13-2014, 06:28 AM

Hi Andrew, thanks and yes, they are sharp enough and anyway the preset thing (to me) is much about getting the light exactly right, the way you want it and with visual confirmation in the viewfinder.
Here are a few stats, but not the f-stops, did´t take notes this time, sorry:

1 - 4

1/1000s
ev -0,3
ISO200

1/60s
ev -0,3
ISO800

!/15s
ev -0,3
ISO1600

1/10s
ev auto
ISO1600

Judging from comparing the photos with the lens (which have no scales), I would say about: Photos 1: 8, 2: 4, 3: 8 & 4: 4
Regards

Last edited by jt_cph_dk; 08-13-2014 at 06:54 AM.

micromacro · 08-24-2014, 05:12 PM - **4 Likes**

Tele-Takumar 200mm f/5.6 preset, Pentax K200D

---------- Post added 08-24-14 at 05:42 PM ----------

Originally posted by jt_cph_dk

Here a some walk-around test shots from the other day:

I love second picture. Like oil painting.

**jt_cph_dk** · 08-24-2014, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

Tele-Takumar 200mm f/5.6 preset, Pentax K200D

---------- Post added 08-24-14 at 05:42 PM ----------

Thanks

That´s a lovely dove you captured and the lens seems good too

Regards

winfieldmike · 08-19-2018, 05:56 PM - **1 Like**

Hi all,
Pardon my ignorance...I've tried to google what a preset lens is and cant seem to find a good definition. Is my 1960's Tamron 400mm a preset? No auto aperature, no auto focus. Here is a picture from today out at Lone Elk park near St. Louis.

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**GUB** · 08-19-2018, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by winfieldmike

Hi all,
Pardon my ignorance...I've tried to google what a preset lens is and cant seem to find a good definition. Is my 1960's Tamron 400mm a preset? No auto aperature, no auto focus. Here is a picture from today out at Lone Elk park near St. Louis.

Is there two aperture rings working interelated with each other?

**GUB** · 08-19-2018, 06:16 PM

Here is a classic example of a preset.
Takumar/Tele-Takumar 200mm F5.6 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
Unfortunately the review for the Tamron 400mm is rather confusing and some are not preset.
Tamron preset, T-mount ( Nestar ) 400mm f6.9. Lens Reviews - Tamron Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

winfieldmike · 08-19-2018, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by GUB

Here is a classic example of a preset.
Takumar/Tele-Takumar 200mm F5.6 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
Unfortunately the review for the Tamron 400mm is rather confusing and some are not preset.
Tamron preset, T-mount ( Nestar ) 400mm f6.9. Lens Reviews - Tamron Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

Yes, that Tamron you linked to is the exact lens I have. (the lens pictured on top of the red white and blue box)

**GUB** · 08-19-2018, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by winfieldmike

Yes, that Tamron you linked to is the exact lens I have. (the lens pictured on top of the red white and blue box)

I have a Tamron 400 7.5 which at first look is similar to that one but the aperture is forward of the focus ring. It is definitely not preset and the one you mention doesn't appear to be. Never mind - it was great that you brought this thread to life - I might have to head out with some of my presets!

Jean Poitiers · 08-22-2018, 07:21 AM - **3 Likes**

Wow, I had completely forgotten about this thread ... here's some Pentacon 30/3.5 on K-3 & K-r ... APS-C ...

**GUB** · 08-23-2018, 03:59 AM - **4 Likes**

Takumar 135 3.5 preset (49mm filter) on the K-1

edom31 · 07-08-2019, 10:05 AM - **2 Likes**

Macro-Takumar Preset 50/4

edom31 · 05-03-2021, 01:27 PM

Soligor 105/2.8 Preset lens

08-13-2014, 05:31 AM - 2 Likes	#137
jt_cph_dk Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 510	Pentacon 3.5/30 Presets of the WA type are sparse (it seems like), besides the Hanimex 28mm f3 Wide Angle Preset, that I have found, there is the Pentacon 3.5/30 (a new version of the Meyer Görlitz Lydith lens) to choose from. I just got myself one of these (for about 50US), so that I can shoot in the "normal" range on my K7 with a preset lens. I find that it is a quite impressive lens with beautiful, saturated colors, very good contrast, no CA and good sharpness (it´s not a razor). Here a some walk-around test shots from the other day: Attached Images Last edited by jt_cph_dk; 08-13-2014 at 05:49 AM.

08-13-2014, 05:55 AM	#138
Andrew_Oid Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cuenca Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 640	Originally posted by jt_cph_dk Presets of the WA type are sparse (it seems like), besides the Hanimex 28mm f3 Wide Angle Preset, that I have found, there is the Pentacon 3.5/30 (a new version of the Meyer Görlitz Lydith lens) to choose from. I just got myself one of these (for about 50US), so that I can shoot in the "normal" range on my K7 with a preset lens. I find that it is a quite impressive lens with beautiful, saturated colors, very good contrast, no CA and good sharpness (it´s not a razor). Here a some walk-around test shots from the other day: Good images. They look sharp enough to me. What f-stop(s) were you using? I have one of these, too, I think. If I don't I had one. I'll have to look for it. I got it because I particularly like focal lengths between 30 and 40 mm. I also have a preset Takumar 35mm f3.5 and a Mir 1 37mm f2.8 preset. On the Sony Alpha a850 I can take pictures with a full-frame sensor at the stated focal lengths. Last edited by Andrew_Oid; 08-13-2014 at 06:14 AM. Reason: add information

08-19-2018, 06:33 PM	#145
winfieldmike New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 13	Originally posted by GUB Here is a classic example of a preset. Takumar/Tele-Takumar 200mm F5.6 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Unfortunately the review for the Tamron 400mm is rather confusing and some are not preset. Tamron preset, T-mount ( Nestar ) 400mm f6.9. Lens Reviews - Tamron Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Yes, that Tamron you linked to is the exact lens I have. (the lens pictured on top of the red white and blue box) Last edited by winfieldmike; 08-19-2018 at 06:35 PM. Reason: additional info

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07-30-2014, 04:59 AM - 2 Likes	#136
jt_cph_dk Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 510	What I like the most about preset lenses is that there are no set stops. I decide manually with visual confirmation the exact amount of light, that I want to get in the photo. Here is one of my daughter Hedvig taken with my K7 at 1:125s, ISO800 and CZJ 2.8/50 T (12 blades aluminum early fifties version) Attached Images

08-13-2014, 06:28 AM	#139
jt_cph_dk Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 510	Hi Andrew, thanks and yes, they are sharp enough and anyway the preset thing (to me) is much about getting the light exactly right, the way you want it and with visual confirmation in the viewfinder. Here are a few stats, but not the f-stops, did´t take notes this time, sorry: 1 - 4 1/1000s ev -0,3 ISO200 1/60s ev -0,3 ISO800 !/15s ev -0,3 ISO1600 1/10s ev auto ISO1600 Judging from comparing the photos with the lens (which have no scales), I would say about: Photos 1: 8, 2: 4, 3: 8 & 4: 4 Regards Last edited by jt_cph_dk; 08-13-2014 at 06:54 AM.

08-24-2014, 05:12 PM - 4 Likes	#140
micromacro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Tele-Takumar 200mm f/5.6 preset, Pentax K200D ---------- Post added 08-24-14 at 05:42 PM ---------- Originally posted by jt_cph_dk Here a some walk-around test shots from the other day: I love second picture. Like oil painting.

08-24-2014, 08:57 PM	#141
jt_cph_dk Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 510	Originally posted by micromacro Tele-Takumar 200mm f/5.6 preset, Pentax K200D ---------- Post added 08-24-14 at 05:42 PM ---------- Thanks That´s a lovely dove you captured and the lens seems good too Regards

08-19-2018, 06:04 PM	#143
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,751	Originally posted by winfieldmike Hi all, Pardon my ignorance...I've tried to google what a preset lens is and cant seem to find a good definition. Is my 1960's Tamron 400mm a preset? No auto aperature, no auto focus. Here is a picture from today out at Lone Elk park near St. Louis. Is there two aperture rings working interelated with each other?

08-19-2018, 06:16 PM	#144
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,751	Here is a classic example of a preset. Takumar/Tele-Takumar 200mm F5.6 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Unfortunately the review for the Tamron 400mm is rather confusing and some are not preset. Tamron preset, T-mount ( Nestar ) 400mm f6.9. Lens Reviews - Tamron Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

08-19-2018, 06:46 PM	#146
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,751	Originally posted by winfieldmike Yes, that Tamron you linked to is the exact lens I have. (the lens pictured on top of the red white and blue box) I have a Tamron 400 7.5 which at first look is similar to that one but the aperture is forward of the focus ring. It is definitely not preset and the one you mention doesn't appear to be. Never mind - it was great that you brought this thread to life - I might have to head out with some of my presets!

08-22-2018, 07:21 AM - 3 Likes	#147
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Wow, I had completely forgotten about this thread ... here's some Pentacon 30/3.5 on K-3 & K-r ... APS-C ...

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edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Macro-Takumar Preset 50/4

05-03-2021, 01:27 PM	#150
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Soligor 105/2.8 Preset lens

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