Takumar club

jake.astig · 09-16-2008, 06:06 AM

Here are a couple of shots with the S-M-C Takumar 28mm F3.5 set to hyperfocal F8 on a Spotmatic F.
These were on the Jatujak Weekend Market in Bangkok.

Mechan1k · 09-16-2008, 06:10 AM

Hyperfocal f/8 goodness ... I need to get out driving again and shooting hyperfocal f/8 again.

jamonation · 09-16-2008, 10:07 AM

One on the way home from work yesterday, 50mm f1.4 Super Takumar @ f2.8

huqedato · 09-16-2008, 04:51 PM

Hi folks,

I need some good and particular information about this lens: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f1.4 for a technical review in order to participe to a photo seminar.
Could you please point me to where to find valuableness info about its optical formula (I need elements explained), diagrams, MTF's, SMC accuracy, optical efficiency and any other fabrication/manufacturing details. I would need also some historical and economics details too.

Please don't give me Google results, as I already have all info available online, I've searched (with Google) about twenty hours getting through the first two thousands records and collecting every piece of data available. But I need deeper technical info, if you know what I mean.

Thanks in advance!

8540tomg · 09-16-2008, 05:31 PM

David07

Great shots with that 500mm.

Tom G

the_snark · 09-16-2008, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by jake.astig

Here are a couple of shots with the S-M-C Takumar 28mm F3.5 set to hyperfocal F8 on a Spotmatic F.

This made me wonder what hyperfocal meant, so I went away and found out. Thanks for prodding me to go digging!

Sounds like a very useful approach for quick shooting. With a Takumar, I guess the exposure is pretty easy, as you just stop the lens down and let Av mode choose the shutter speed.

FHPhotographer · 09-16-2008, 10:08 PM

SAw this at a local shop and they want $229. Looks to be in great shape and they rate it at 9+ but I've heard there's problem with the glass yellowing?

This lens does have a yellow cast when looking through it wide open. I know nothing about Takumars, but is this a fair price? And since I plan to convert most shots to B&W, would a slight yellow cast matter?
FHPhotographer

Mechan1k · 09-16-2008, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by the_snark

This made me wonder what hyperfocal meant, so I went away and found out. Thanks for prodding me to go digging!

Sounds like a very useful approach for quick shooting. With a Takumar, I guess the exposure is pretty easy, as you just stop the lens down and let Av mode choose the shutter speed.

I have had a few little exposure inconsistencies with Av on the K10D with the Taks .... so i just use manual mode ... and when I am about to take the shot I hit the Green button and then shoot ... it's still pretty good to get a quick shot off.

figmental1978 · 09-16-2008, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by FHPhotographer

SAw this at a local shop and they want $229. Looks to be in great shape and they rate it at 9+ but I've heard there's problem with the glass yellowing?

This lens does have a yellow cast when looking through it wide open. I know nothing about Takumars, but is this a fair price? And since I plan to convert most shots to B&W, would a slight yellow cast matter?
FHPhotographer

I don't have this lens but I've seen some online in Japan ranging from $80 ~ $200. I really want this lens as I like shooting with a 35mm and my Super Takumar 35mm 3.5 doesn't do well in low light. $229 may be a little expensive but you don't see them as much as the 3.5.

As for the yellow casting, there's some threads on how to get rid of it or just live with it as I do with it on my Super Takumar 55mm and if converting to B&W it shouldn't be an issue.

figmental1978 · 09-16-2008, 11:56 PM

Also found this on Yahoo Auctions Japan - 1000mm f/8 Tele Takumar. What a beast huh!

Zewrak · 09-17-2008, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by figmental1978

Also found this on Yahoo Auctions Japan - 1000mm f/8 Tele Takumar. What a beast huh!

One of them sold on Ebay for 1500$ the other week.

huqedato · 09-17-2008, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by huqedato

Hi folks,

I need some good and particular information about this lens: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f1.4 for a technical review in order to participe to a photo seminar.
Could you please point me to where to find valuableness info about its optical formula (I need elements explained), diagrams, MTF's, SMC accuracy, optical efficiency and any other fabrication/manufacturing details. I would need also some historical and economics details too.

Please don't give me Google results, as I already have all info available online, I've searched (with Google) about twenty hours getting through the first two thousands records and collecting every piece of data available. But I need deeper technical info, if you know what I mean.

Thanks in advance!

UP !

(still no-one yet?)

jamonation · 09-17-2008, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by huqedato

UP !

(still no-one yet?)

Try looking through old trade journals and perhaps archival issues of major optical journals?

Photo from a Farmers' Market today, this was just one pile of many. 85mm f1.9 Super Takumar at f8 or f11.

innotech imaging · 09-17-2008, 05:55 PM

from smc tak 135/2.5

from the bridge over the agno river, pangasinan province, philippines (smc tak 135/2.5)

figmental1978 · 09-17-2008, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by huqedato

UP !

(still no-one yet?)

What you're asking for is pretty specific information and you may be able to find it in Japanese publications or internet sites but if you cant read Japanese, that door is closed.

Sorry for the lack of respenses but I dare say we like using and collecting Takumar Lenses, not studying them. We've all probably conducted our own bit of research but what you're asking is beyond my knowledge.

Good luck!

09-16-2008, 04:51 PM	#484
huqedato Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: France, EU Posts: 97	Deep technical info about Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 1.4/50 Hi folks, I need some good and particular information about this lens: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f1.4 for a technical review in order to participe to a photo seminar. Could you please point me to where to find valuableness info about its optical formula (I need elements explained), diagrams, MTF's, SMC accuracy, optical efficiency and any other fabrication/manufacturing details. I would need also some historical and economics details too. Please don't give me Google results, as I already have all info available online, I've searched (with Google) about twenty hours getting through the first two thousands records and collecting every piece of data available. But I need deeper technical info, if you know what I mean. Thanks in advance!

09-16-2008, 10:08 PM	#487
FHPhotographer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,297	Super Takumar 35mm f/2 ? SAw this at a local shop and they want $229. Looks to be in great shape and they rate it at 9+ but I've heard there's problem with the glass yellowing? This lens does have a yellow cast when looking through it wide open. I know nothing about Takumars, but is this a fair price? And since I plan to convert most shots to B&W, would a slight yellow cast matter? FHPhotographer

09-16-2008, 11:45 PM	#489
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	Originally posted by FHPhotographer SAw this at a local shop and they want $229. Looks to be in great shape and they rate it at 9+ but I've heard there's problem with the glass yellowing? This lens does have a yellow cast when looking through it wide open. I know nothing about Takumars, but is this a fair price? And since I plan to convert most shots to B&W, would a slight yellow cast matter? FHPhotographer I don't have this lens but I've seen some online in Japan ranging from $80 ~ $200. I really want this lens as I like shooting with a 35mm and my Super Takumar 35mm 3.5 doesn't do well in low light. $229 may be a little expensive but you don't see them as much as the 3.5. As for the yellow casting, there's some threads on how to get rid of it or just live with it as I do with it on my Super Takumar 55mm and if converting to B&W it shouldn't be an issue. Last edited by figmental1978; 09-16-2008 at 11:53 PM.

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09-16-2008, 06:06 AM	#481
jake.astig Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 160	Here are a couple of shots with the S-M-C Takumar 28mm F3.5 set to hyperfocal F8 on a Spotmatic F. These were on the Jatujak Weekend Market in Bangkok.

09-16-2008, 06:10 AM	#482
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Hyperfocal f/8 goodness ... I need to get out driving again and shooting hyperfocal f/8 again.

09-16-2008, 10:07 AM	#483
jamonation Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	One on the way home from work yesterday, 50mm f1.4 Super Takumar @ f2.8

09-16-2008, 05:31 PM	#485
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	David07 Great shots with that 500mm. Tom G

09-16-2008, 06:57 PM	#486
the_snark Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 54	Originally posted by jake.astig Here are a couple of shots with the S-M-C Takumar 28mm F3.5 set to hyperfocal F8 on a Spotmatic F. This made me wonder what hyperfocal meant, so I went away and found out. Thanks for prodding me to go digging! Sounds like a very useful approach for quick shooting. With a Takumar, I guess the exposure is pretty easy, as you just stop the lens down and let Av mode choose the shutter speed.

09-16-2008, 10:59 PM	#488
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Originally posted by the_snark This made me wonder what hyperfocal meant, so I went away and found out. Thanks for prodding me to go digging! Sounds like a very useful approach for quick shooting. With a Takumar, I guess the exposure is pretty easy, as you just stop the lens down and let Av mode choose the shutter speed. I have had a few little exposure inconsistencies with Av on the K10D with the Taks .... so i just use manual mode ... and when I am about to take the shot I hit the Green button and then shoot ... it's still pretty good to get a quick shot off.

09-16-2008, 11:56 PM	#490
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	Also found this on Yahoo Auctions Japan - 1000mm f/8 Tele Takumar. What a beast huh!

09-17-2008, 05:18 AM	#491
Zewrak Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nowhere, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 654	Originally posted by figmental1978 Also found this on Yahoo Auctions Japan - 1000mm f/8 Tele Takumar. What a beast huh! One of them sold on Ebay for 1500$ the other week.

09-17-2008, 09:57 AM	#492
huqedato Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: France, EU Posts: 97	Originally posted by huqedato Hi folks, I need some good and particular information about this lens: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f1.4 for a technical review in order to participe to a photo seminar. Could you please point me to where to find valuableness info about its optical formula (I need elements explained), diagrams, MTF's, SMC accuracy, optical efficiency and any other fabrication/manufacturing details. I would need also some historical and economics details too. Please don't give me Google results, as I already have all info available online, I've searched (with Google) about twenty hours getting through the first two thousands records and collecting every piece of data available. But I need deeper technical info, if you know what I mean. Thanks in advance! UP ! (still no-one yet?)

09-17-2008, 03:38 PM	#493
jamonation Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	Originally posted by huqedato UP ! (still no-one yet?) Try looking through old trade journals and perhaps archival issues of major optical journals? Photo from a Farmers' Market today, this was just one pile of many. 85mm f1.9 Super Takumar at f8 or f11.

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09-17-2008, 05:55 PM	#494
innotech imaging Guest	from smc tak 135/2.5 from the bridge over the agno river, pangasinan province, philippines (smc tak 135/2.5)

09-17-2008, 08:09 PM	#495
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	Originally posted by huqedato UP ! (still no-one yet?) What you're asking for is pretty specific information and you may be able to find it in Japanese publications or internet sites but if you cant read Japanese, that door is closed. Sorry for the lack of respenses but I dare say we like using and collecting Takumar Lenses, not studying them. We've all probably conducted our own bit of research but what you're asking is beyond my knowledge. Good luck!