Takumar club

MaG1Xx · 11-26-2009, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by heartcat

Oh, one more thing MaG1Xx, if you don't mind. I tried posting a photo again to no avail. I clicked on the 'insert image' icon. I went to photobucket and brought up the photo I wanted, then copied and pasted that between the image brackets.

But still a red x. Am I missing a step or something? Thanks in advance!

You should use this link:

AlpenTak · 11-26-2009, 07:36 AM

I stumbled across this poor guy while out walking.
I don't find this image to be even slightly disturbing but if you are not a fan of deceased wildlife then look away now

S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4

heartcat · 11-26-2009, 08:01 AM

heartcat · 11-26-2009, 08:06 AM

Thanks, MaG1Xx!

I took the photos in large jpeg and then in photobucket I changed the size to make them smaller to try to fit them here.

Now they look different, not as sharp as they were. Does anyone know why that is and how to avoid that in the future?

AlpenTak, that looks just like what our cat left for me on the front step last week, poor little guy.

Mike Cash · 11-26-2009, 11:26 AM

Pentax K20D
S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8

tdmsu · 11-26-2009, 12:06 PM

Here are a couple of images from a foggy Thanksgiving morning.
Both were made with my k100ds and Super Takumar 50 1.4
I am starting to pursue other Takumars.... is it worth paying more for the SMC coating?

Peter Zack · 11-26-2009, 12:17 PM

IMO yes, Some of the non SMC lenses are still excellent but for the most part, the SMC's are the best versions of that particulary focal length. For example the 50mm you have is excellent but the SMC version is just a little better.

MaG1Xx · 11-26-2009, 01:25 PM

Super-Takumar 50/1.4

Super-Takumar 50/1.4 + Ext. tubes

Michele · 11-26-2009, 03:35 PM

Super Multi Coated Takumar 2,5/135 f2,5 1/750 ISO100 K20D

BW

M;chele

heartcat · 11-26-2009, 04:18 PM

Popped in to see if anyone had posted new photos.

Mike, I can't get over how crisp and detailed the photo of the motorcycle policeman is, right down to the sheen of the bike's paint job.

Tdmsu, the photo with the water droplets on the berries is neat.

MaG1Xx, the 50 1.4 is on my wish list. I really like the depth of field in the toadstool photo.

Michele, I like how the light catches the edge of the jar like that.

Thanks for sharing everyone.

mel · 11-26-2009, 04:50 PM

Super Tak 55/1.8

Blue · 11-26-2009, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

IMO yes, Some of the non SMC lenses are still excellent but for the most part, the SMC's are the best versions of that particulary focal length. For example the 50mm you have is excellent but the SMC version is just a little better.

There isn't always and exact SMC version of previous versions of taks for a given focal length though. There are variations even among the 50mm f1.4 super taks optically as well as with aperture diaphragms. Another example is the S-M-C 85mm f1.8 and the Auto-Tak f1.8 that have different optical formula, different coating and different diaphragms. I agree however that the SMC taks are likely to be quite good. I just think that some of the earlier taks get a bad rap quite often.

Blue · 11-26-2009, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by Michele

Super Multi Coated Takumar 2,5/135 f2,5 1/750 ISO100 K20D

BW

M;chele

Which version of the F2.5 S-M-C is that?

mel · 11-26-2009, 05:10 PM

some late hold-outs:
super tak 55/1.8

Banjo · 11-26-2009, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by Michele

Super Multi Coated Takumar 2,5/135 f2,5 1/750 ISO100 K20D

BW

M;chele

This is a great shot. (I too like to take "contra jour" shots of the breakfast things and table-top flower arrangements)

11-26-2009, 12:06 PM	#2991
tdmsu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 131	Here are a couple of images from a foggy Thanksgiving morning. Both were made with my k100ds and Super Takumar 50 1.4 I am starting to pursue other Takumars.... is it worth paying more for the SMC coating? Attached Images

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11-26-2009, 07:18 AM	#2986
MaG1Xx New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Szeged, Hungary Posts: 11	Originally posted by heartcat Oh, one more thing MaG1Xx, if you don't mind. I tried posting a photo again to no avail. I clicked on the 'insert image' icon. I went to photobucket and brought up the photo I wanted, then copied and pasted that between the image brackets. But still a red x. Am I missing a step or something? Thanks in advance! You should use this link:

11-26-2009, 07:36 AM	#2987
AlpenTak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 106	I stumbled across this poor guy while out walking. I don't find this image to be even slightly disturbing but if you are not a fan of deceased wildlife then look away now *S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4*

11-26-2009, 08:01 AM	#2988
heartcat Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 22

11-26-2009, 08:06 AM	#2989
heartcat Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 22	Thanks, MaG1Xx! I took the photos in large jpeg and then in photobucket I changed the size to make them smaller to try to fit them here. Now they look different, not as sharp as they were. Does anyone know why that is and how to avoid that in the future? AlpenTak, that looks just like what our cat left for me on the front step last week, poor little guy.

11-26-2009, 11:26 AM	#2990
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Pentax K20D S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8

11-26-2009, 12:17 PM	#2992
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	IMO yes, Some of the non SMC lenses are still excellent but for the most part, the SMC's are the best versions of that particulary focal length. For example the 50mm you have is excellent but the SMC version is just a little better.

11-26-2009, 01:25 PM	#2993
MaG1Xx New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Szeged, Hungary Posts: 11	Super-Takumar 50/1.4 Super-Takumar 50/1.4 + Ext. tubes

11-26-2009, 04:18 PM	#2995
heartcat Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 22	Popped in to see if anyone had posted new photos. Mike, I can't get over how crisp and detailed the photo of the motorcycle policeman is, right down to the sheen of the bike's paint job. Tdmsu, the photo with the water droplets on the berries is neat. MaG1Xx, the 50 1.4 is on my wish list. I really like the depth of field in the toadstool photo. Michele, I like how the light catches the edge of the jar like that. Thanks for sharing everyone.

11-26-2009, 04:50 PM	#2996
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Super Tak 55/1.8

11-26-2009, 04:53 PM	#2997
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Peter Zack IMO yes, Some of the non SMC lenses are still excellent but for the most part, the SMC's are the best versions of that particulary focal length. For example the 50mm you have is excellent but the SMC version is just a little better. There isn't always and exact SMC version of previous versions of taks for a given focal length though. There are variations even among the 50mm f1.4 super taks optically as well as with aperture diaphragms. Another example is the S-M-C 85mm f1.8 and the Auto-Tak f1.8 that have different optical formula, different coating and different diaphragms. I agree however that the SMC taks are likely to be quite good. I just think that some of the earlier taks get a bad rap quite often.

11-26-2009, 04:54 PM	#2998
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Michele Super Multi Coated Takumar 2,5/135 f2,5 1/750 ISO100 K20D BW M;chele Which version of the F2.5 S-M-C is that?

11-26-2009, 05:10 PM	#2999
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	some late hold-outs: super tak 55/1.8

11-26-2009, 05:11 PM	#3000
Banjo Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 207	Originally posted by Michele Super Multi Coated Takumar 2,5/135 f2,5 1/750 ISO100 K20D BW M;chele This is a great shot. (I too like to take "contra jour" shots of the breakfast things and table-top flower arrangements)