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**robbiec** · 06-28-2009, 10:40 PM

My 85 f1.9 is without doubt my go to lens for everything its seems. We went to the sea side yesterday

and then onto a place somewhat more sinister and wet and windy...

Last edited by robbiec; 06-29-2009 at 02:35 PM.

Blue · 06-28-2009, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

I actually agree, I've owned both those lenses and they both are better than the 135 - the 85 is legendary, but the 105 is IMO the best telephoto takumar.

I'm just sticking up for the little guy

b....o....k....e....h

I wish you hadn't went a said that.

I have a Super Tak 135mm and have been fighting lba for a 105mm.

Mike Cash · 06-29-2009, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by Blue

I wish you hadn't went a said that.

I have a Super Tak 135mm and have been fighting lba for a 105mm.

This kid saw mine and immediately started bawling for his mother to buy him one.

Pentax K20D
S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8

Blue · 06-29-2009, 07:19 AM

bobbiec, I like those images, especially these 2.

Originally posted by robbiec

My 85 f1.9 is without doubt my go to lens for everything its seems. We went to the sea side yesterday

and then onto a place somewhat more sinister and wet and windy...

**robbiec** · 06-29-2009, 08:21 AM

Thanks for the comments Blue

I think the 85 is a bit magic... the detail on some of those shots is awesome when seen at original size....

Psynema · 06-29-2009, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by arpaagent

Interesting sculpture...makes me think of coconuts for some reason

... Wonder where the sculptor got the model?

That model must've really given the sculpter a woodie

kuuan · 06-29-2009, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by Blue

I wish you hadn't went a said that.

I have a Super Tak 135mm and have been fighting lba for a 105mm.

phuu..Blue that makes me blush

..I got three 105mm Takumars, the preset which simply says 'Takumar', the Super Takumar and the S-M-C Takumar. Kind of an overkill, but first I could not resist the Super Takumar as it was with original caps, hood and case even though it had some fungus and actually was too expensive ( later got it cleaned ), again could not resist when I got hold of a near mint S-M-C for a cheaper price, and once again when I ran across the preset for very little.

I am afraid I have not used any of them to it's potential yet, but here some samples:

preset Takumar 105/2.8:

Super Takumar 105mm f2.8:

S-M-C Takumar 105mm f2.8:

if anybody bothers to check out their respective sets at my flickr site she/he will find that the preset has become my most used of the three, reasons being I like using presets and because it is so small, images are less contrasty but that can be dealt with in PP if so desired.

Last edited by kuuan; 06-29-2009 at 12:28 PM. Reason: added sample photos

octavmandru · 06-29-2009, 09:15 PM

soooo... You have three 105.

That's the reason I have none. Burgeois

Kidding. Nice pics. And beautifull location from what I hear and see.

res3567 · 06-29-2009, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by kuuan

phuu..Blue that makes me blush

..I got three 105mm Takumars, the preset which simply says 'Takumar', the Super Takumar and the S-M-C Takumar. Kind of an overkill, but first I could not resist the Super Takumar as it was with original caps, hood and case even though it had some fungus and actually was too expensive ( later got it cleaned ), again could not resist when I got hold of a near mint S-M-C for a cheaper price, and once again when I ran across the preset for very little.

I am afraid I have not used any of them to it's potential yet, but here some samples:

Super Takumar 105mm f2.8:

Sif anybody bothers to check out their respective sets at my flickr site she/he will find that the preset has become my most used of the three, reasons being I like using presets and because it is so small, images are less contrasty but that can be dealt with in PP if so desired.

That really is.... a cool cat!!!!

malakola · 06-30-2009, 03:13 AM

Takumar-F 70-200/4-5.6

Mike Cash · 06-30-2009, 05:07 AM

My fingers need a break from typing "105/2.8" so this week I took it out of my bag and put the 85/1.9 back in.

Pentax K20D
Super Takumar 85/1.9

Mike Cash · 07-01-2009, 04:19 AM

Almost 24 hours without a post? I am disappointed, to say the least.

Pentax K20D
S-M-C Takumar 28/3.5
Linear Polarizer

knochelbiter · 07-01-2009, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Almost 24 hours without a post? I am disappointed, to say the least.

Maybe some dinosaurs will fix this... what am I saying? Dinosaurs can fix ANYTHING.

Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology, Drumheller, Alberta. Super-Takumar 1.4/50.

These are with K10D, ISO 800-1600. No PP, only WB correction and exposure compensation.

For reasons not completely understood to me, the normally grainy ISO 1600 looks fine when I use the Super-Takumar 1.4/50 instead of the FA 1.4/50.

Is it the yellowing of the glass? The smooth background cancels out OOF grain? Any takers? Takumar fairies sprinkling low-ISO pixie dust?

Andi Lo · 07-01-2009, 02:12 PM

I'd say it's partly everything. I noticed that pics from the taks just looks nicer than FA in general... for whatever reason

knochelbiter · 07-01-2009, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

I'd say it's partly everything. I noticed that pics from the taks just looks nicer than FA in general... for whatever reason

I dunno what it is... but I LIKE it!

06-30-2009, 03:13 AM	#2095
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06-28-2009, 10:40 PM	#2086
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	My 85 f1.9 is without doubt my go to lens for everything its seems. We went to the sea side yesterday and then onto a place somewhat more sinister and wet and windy... Last edited by robbiec; 06-29-2009 at 02:35 PM.

06-28-2009, 10:42 PM	#2087
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by jsherman999 I actually agree, I've owned both those lenses and they both are better than the 135 - the 85 is legendary, but the 105 is IMO the best telephoto takumar. I'm just sticking up for the little guy b....o....k....e....h I wish you hadn't went a said that. I have a Super Tak 135mm and have been fighting lba for a 105mm.

06-29-2009, 04:15 AM	#2088
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Blue I wish you hadn't went a said that. I have a Super Tak 135mm and have been fighting lba for a 105mm. This kid saw mine and immediately started bawling for his mother to buy him one. Pentax K20D S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8

06-29-2009, 07:19 AM	#2089
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	bobbiec, I like those images, especially these 2. Originally posted by robbiec My 85 f1.9 is without doubt my go to lens for everything its seems. We went to the sea side yesterday and then onto a place somewhat more sinister and wet and windy...

06-29-2009, 08:21 AM	#2090
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Thanks for the comments Blue I think the 85 is a bit magic... the detail on some of those shots is awesome when seen at original size....

06-29-2009, 09:46 AM	#2091
Psynema Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 136	Originally posted by arpaagent Interesting sculpture...makes me think of coconuts for some reason ... Wonder where the sculptor got the model? That model must've really given the sculpter a woodie

06-29-2009, 09:55 AM	#2092
kuuan Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 405	Originally posted by Blue I wish you hadn't went a said that. I have a Super Tak 135mm and have been fighting lba for a 105mm. phuu..Blue that makes me blush ..I got three 105mm Takumars, the preset which simply says 'Takumar', the Super Takumar and the S-M-C Takumar. Kind of an overkill, but first I could not resist the Super Takumar as it was with original caps, hood and case even though it had some fungus and actually was too expensive ( later got it cleaned ), again could not resist when I got hold of a near mint S-M-C for a cheaper price, and once again when I ran across the preset for very little. I am afraid I have not used any of them to it's potential yet, but here some samples: preset Takumar 105/2.8: Super Takumar 105mm f2.8: S-M-C Takumar 105mm f2.8: if anybody bothers to check out their respective sets at my flickr site she/he will find that the preset has become my most used of the three, reasons being I like using presets and because it is so small, images are less contrasty but that can be dealt with in PP if so desired. Last edited by kuuan; 06-29-2009 at 12:28 PM. Reason: added sample photos

06-29-2009, 09:15 PM	#2093
octavmandru Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: somewhere around Posts: 615	soooo... You have three 105. That's the reason I have none. Burgeois Kidding. Nice pics. And beautifull location from what I hear and see.

06-29-2009, 09:58 PM	#2094
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Originally posted by kuuan phuu..Blue that makes me blush ..I got three 105mm Takumars, the preset which simply says 'Takumar', the Super Takumar and the S-M-C Takumar. Kind of an overkill, but first I could not resist the Super Takumar as it was with original caps, hood and case even though it had some fungus and actually was too expensive ( later got it cleaned ), again could not resist when I got hold of a near mint S-M-C for a cheaper price, and once again when I ran across the preset for very little. I am afraid I have not used any of them to it's potential yet, but here some samples: Super Takumar 105mm f2.8: Sif anybody bothers to check out their respective sets at my flickr site she/he will find that the preset has become my most used of the three, reasons being I like using presets and because it is so small, images are less contrasty but that can be dealt with in PP if so desired. That really is.... a cool cat!!!!

06-30-2009, 05:07 AM	#2096
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	My fingers need a break from typing "105/2.8" so this week I took it out of my bag and put the 85/1.9 back in. Pentax K20D Super Takumar 85/1.9

07-01-2009, 04:19 AM	#2097
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Almost 24 hours without a post? I am disappointed, to say the least. Pentax K20D S-M-C Takumar 28/3.5 Linear Polarizer

07-01-2009, 01:29 PM	#2098
knochelbiter Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC. Posts: 89	Originally posted by Mike Cash Almost 24 hours without a post? I am disappointed, to say the least. Maybe some dinosaurs will fix this... what am I saying? Dinosaurs can fix ANYTHING. Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology, Drumheller, Alberta. Super-Takumar 1.4/50. These are with K10D, ISO 800-1600. No PP, only WB correction and exposure compensation. For reasons not completely understood to me, the normally grainy ISO 1600 looks fine when I use the Super-Takumar 1.4/50 instead of the FA 1.4/50. Is it the yellowing of the glass? The smooth background cancels out OOF grain? Any takers? Takumar fairies sprinkling low-ISO pixie dust?

07-01-2009, 02:12 PM	#2099
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	I'd say it's partly everything. I noticed that pics from the taks just looks nicer than FA in general... for whatever reason

07-01-2009, 04:16 PM	#2100
knochelbiter Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC. Posts: 89	Originally posted by Andi Lo I'd say it's partly everything. I noticed that pics from the taks just looks nicer than FA in general... for whatever reason I dunno what it is... but I LIKE it!

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