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Nesster · 10-04-2008, 06:41 AM

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bobrapp · 10-04-2008, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by Gooshin

that site is a spec of dust compared to Nigel's m-fortytwo for "takumar" specific material, Nigels site was esp helpful at difirentiating all the different model numbers and what not.

I hope Nigel brings the site back or allows someone else to host it. He started the project in 2004 and I submitted all 52 of my Takumar's data - including a 83mm f1.9 (m42).

Cheers,
Bob Rapp

jamonation · 10-04-2008, 03:55 PM - **1 Like**

We need some more photos again, here's one of a sumac leaf, #2 extension tube and SMC Takumar 55mm f1.8:

figmental1978 · 10-04-2008, 07:48 PM

Nice shots Mike and Jamonation.

Super Takumar 105mm @ 2.8.

Arjay Bee · 10-05-2008, 07:09 AM

Was out and about with the macro Takumar 50mm f4 preset today and came upon a cycad forest - Haven't posted anything here for a while so will add a few (please ignore the dust - have to clean that up):
New growth:

Ole · 10-05-2008, 08:45 AM

Here is another shot with my 85/1.9.

I lowered the overall brightness in pp to emphasize the flower - did I perhaps go too far?

PENTAX *ist D
S-M-C Takumar 85mmF1.9
1/180sec, F-.-, ISO 200
Exposure comp: 0.0

figmental1978 · 10-05-2008, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Ole

I lowered the overall brightness in pp to emphasize the flower - did I perhaps go too far?

I don't see a problem with blocking out parts of a photo to highlight the main focal point, as long as it's done in moderation.

RE: Arjay - Really like these shots, especially #2. The symmetry, shapes and patterns are well captured.

Last edited by figmental1978; 10-05-2008 at 07:19 PM.

figmental1978 · 10-05-2008, 05:34 PM

Super Takumar 55mm @ f/4 with Vivitar 285HV testing out a new filter, Kenko ZS-Stream.

Ole · 10-05-2008, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by Ole

I have sent Nigel an e-mail about his database - I hope he hasn't changed e-mail addres...

I heard from Nigel. He let the domain expire by accident. If he can get the contents back he will resurrect the site.
Ole

Photomaximum · 10-06-2008, 02:36 PM

My M42 adaptor from Fotodiox arrived this morning so I got to play with my just purchased Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4, which I got in great shape for $45.

I did a quick test with window light only on a cloudy Seattle day. Camera is a Canon 5D at ASA 100.

I shot three pics: wide open at 1.4, at 2.8 and 8.0. I did no curves or other adjustments. I resampled the three images down and flattened the document for the web. I used a slight amount of Unsharp Mask at 86% for the final flat file.

I like the look, its "mellower" than my Canons but with lots of sharp detail. Informal survey from my wife indicates that we both like the dreamy look of the first shot, wide open at 1.4. Look forward to trying this lens out with some portraits.

**eccs19** · 10-06-2008, 03:15 PM

Just got my new 100mm F4 Macro 1:2 today. Picked up a genuine Pentax M42 adapter on the weekend. The adapter works great. Here is a sample picture. More pics have been put in the photo thread also.

jamonation · 10-06-2008, 06:16 PM

Another with my SMC Takumar 55mm, bit too much unsharp mask, and it looks a little too much like a postcard

jamonation · 10-07-2008, 06:11 AM

Bump!

Some ivy on an overgrown garage in a secluded alleyway, 55mm SMC Takumar.

Fritz · 10-07-2008, 08:30 AM

We are starting to get some fall colors around here.

Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Quicksand · 10-07-2008, 11:57 AM

Every now and then I'll leave work at lunchtime for a while and walk out to the estuary to work on my manual focusing skills.

Here's one with my Takumar 200mm f/3.5:

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Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	takumar.org • View topic - The Shorter Lenses: 17mm to 150mm

10-04-2008, 03:35 PM	#632
bobrapp Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Grand Junction Colorado Posts: 209	Originally posted by Gooshin that site is a spec of dust compared to Nigel's m-fortytwo for "takumar" specific material, Nigels site was esp helpful at difirentiating all the different model numbers and what not. I hope Nigel brings the site back or allows someone else to host it. He started the project in 2004 and I submitted all 52 of my Takumar's data - including a 83mm f1.9 (m42). Cheers, Bob Rapp

10-04-2008, 03:55 PM - 1 Like	#633
jamonation Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	We need some more photos again, here's one of a sumac leaf, #2 extension tube and SMC Takumar 55mm f1.8:

10-04-2008, 07:48 PM	#634
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	Nice shots Mike and Jamonation. Super Takumar 105mm @ 2.8.

10-05-2008, 07:09 AM	#635
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Was out and about with the macro Takumar 50mm f4 preset today and came upon a cycad forest - Haven't posted anything here for a while so will add a few (please ignore the dust - have to clean that up): New growth:

10-05-2008, 05:22 PM	#637
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	Originally posted by Ole I lowered the overall brightness in pp to emphasize the flower - did I perhaps go too far? I don't see a problem with blocking out parts of a photo to highlight the main focal point, as long as it's done in moderation. RE: Arjay - Really like these shots, especially #2. The symmetry, shapes and patterns are well captured. Last edited by figmental1978; 10-05-2008 at 07:19 PM.

10-05-2008, 05:34 PM	#638
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	Super Takumar 55mm @ f/4 with Vivitar 285HV testing out a new filter, Kenko ZS-Stream.

10-05-2008, 06:59 PM	#639
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	Originally posted by Ole I have sent Nigel an e-mail about his database - I hope he hasn't changed e-mail addres... I heard from Nigel. He let the domain expire by accident. If he can get the contents back he will resurrect the site. Ole

10-06-2008, 02:36 PM	#640
Photomaximum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 108	My M42 adaptor from Fotodiox arrived this morning so I got to play with my just purchased Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4, which I got in great shape for $45. I did a quick test with window light only on a cloudy Seattle day. Camera is a Canon 5D at ASA 100. I shot three pics: wide open at 1.4, at 2.8 and 8.0. I did no curves or other adjustments. I resampled the three images down and flattened the document for the web. I used a slight amount of Unsharp Mask at 86% for the final flat file. I like the look, its "mellower" than my Canons but with lots of sharp detail. Informal survey from my wife indicates that we both like the dreamy look of the first shot, wide open at 1.4. Look forward to trying this lens out with some portraits.

10-06-2008, 03:15 PM	#641
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	Just got my new 100mm F4 Macro 1:2 today. Picked up a genuine Pentax M42 adapter on the weekend. The adapter works great. Here is a sample picture. More pics have been put in the photo thread also.

10-06-2008, 06:16 PM	#642
jamonation Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	Another with my SMC Takumar 55mm, bit too much unsharp mask, and it looks a little too much like a postcard

10-07-2008, 06:11 AM	#643
jamonation Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	Bump! Some ivy on an overgrown garage in a secluded alleyway, 55mm SMC Takumar.

10-07-2008, 08:30 AM	#644
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	We are starting to get some fall colors around here. Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

10-07-2008, 11:57 AM	#645
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Every now and then I'll leave work at lunchtime for a while and walk out to the estuary to work on my manual focusing skills. Here's one with my Takumar 200mm f/3.5:

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