Takumar club

bigsur · 06-09-2011, 09:00 AM

@ itod, really like the first one!

@Redfalcon, perfect!

**Mimoore54** · 06-10-2011, 08:19 AM

@dude163: Nice selectiion
S-M-C Tak 85mm/f1.8 ESII Fuji 200

redfalcon · 06-10-2011, 09:20 AM

Super Tak 50mm 1.4 8 element

Blue · 06-10-2011, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Nass

well repairing a lens with a hammer is... dim =)

I guess your mileage may vary - just my personal admiration for some of the engineering that was being done back in the day =)

Stay away from the Hoover Dam.

pencilnink · 06-11-2011, 05:25 PM

Here's one with my SMC tak 50/1.4

redfalcon · 06-11-2011, 08:23 PM

That's beautiful!

Super Tak 50, 8 element

Mike Cash · 06-12-2011, 02:44 AM

Pentax K-5
S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8

fikkser · 06-12-2011, 09:14 AM

I'm thinking of bringing my preset takumar 105 2,8 on vacation to greece. I don't know much about filters but the takumar is weak in sunshine because the lack of smc. Can I compensate with some filter?

Thinking I'll bring, the 105, super-multi-coated takumar 50 1,4 and da 16-45 for my k-7. Think that's a good combo?

estudleon · 06-12-2011, 09:53 AM

The filter always produced a bit of lost of IQ.

The best filter (B&W, Heliopan, etc), the less lost.

The filter add surfaces of glass. More surfaces, more reflections. More reflections less IQ.

The lenses without MC have more internal reflections than the MC ones. And the SC (non MC) have less reflections than the non coarted at all (previous to the end of the II WW).

Good luck. Your 105 is a great lens.

v5planet · 06-12-2011, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by fikkser

I'm thinking of bringing my preset takumar 105 2,8 on vacation to greece. I don't know much about filters but the takumar is weak in sunshine because the lack of smc. Can I compensate with some filter?

Thinking I'll bring, the 105, super-multi-coated takumar 50 1,4 and da 16-45 for my k-7. Think that's a good combo?

Some people claim that for older lenses with bad (or no) multicoatings, a UV filter can reduce the odds of flare. In newer lenses with good multicoatings, a bad filter may actually increase the odds of getting some lens flare.

Your best bet for keeping flare in check is to use lens hoods on all of your lenses, but especially the Taks. You can probably get away without it on your 50/1.4 since you've got the range covered more or less with your DA zoom and are likely to pull the the 50 out during low light situations when flare is pretty unlikely. I have the S-M-C 105/2.8, and even with the lens hood in place you still get flare if you shoot towards the sun, so really the trick is just to be mindful of where you're pointing, and if it IS really sunny, try to fill the frame with your subject.

fikkser · 06-12-2011, 10:22 AM

Thanks for answers!

fikkser · 06-12-2011, 12:10 PM

First time I post from my picsa album, hope it works.

55 1,8 takumar with a shortextension tube 2cm thick or something. f around 4-5,6

(They had warts) Should be inverted?!

Same lens

Another one with Takumar 50 1,4 (follow me to the cemetary)

Mike Cash · 06-12-2011, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by fikkser

I'm thinking of bringing my preset takumar 105 2,8 on vacation to greece. I don't know much about filters but the takumar is weak in sunshine because the lack of smc. Can I compensate with some filter?

Use a hood. It makes a difference.

Pentax K-5
Super Takumar 85/1.9

fikkser · 06-12-2011, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Use a hood. It makes a difference.

Always!

theunartist · 06-12-2011, 01:38 PM

Super-Tak 55/1.8

Honfest 2011

Honfest 2011, Sunday

06-10-2011, 08:19 AM	#8132
Mimoore54 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 8	@dude163: Nice selectiion S-M-C Tak 85mm/f1.8 ESII Fuji 200 Attached Images

06-11-2011, 05:25 PM	#8135
pencilnink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 192	Here's one with my SMC tak 50/1.4 Last edited by pencilnink; 02-04-2015 at 08:23 PM.

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fikkser Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Borlänge, Sweden Posts: 373	I'm thinking of bringing my preset takumar 105 2,8 on vacation to greece. I don't know much about filters but the takumar is weak in sunshine because the lack of smc. Can I compensate with some filter? Thinking I'll bring, the 105, super-multi-coated takumar 50 1,4 and da 16-45 for my k-7. Think that's a good combo?

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estudleon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 228	The filter always produced a bit of lost of IQ. The best filter (B&W, Heliopan, etc), the less lost. The filter add surfaces of glass. More surfaces, more reflections. More reflections less IQ. The lenses without MC have more internal reflections than the MC ones. And the SC (non MC) have less reflections than the non coarted at all (previous to the end of the II WW). Good luck. Your 105 is a great lens.

06-12-2011, 09:59 AM	#8140
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by fikkser I'm thinking of bringing my preset takumar 105 2,8 on vacation to greece. I don't know much about filters but the takumar is weak in sunshine because the lack of smc. Can I compensate with some filter? Thinking I'll bring, the 105, super-multi-coated takumar 50 1,4 and da 16-45 for my k-7. Think that's a good combo? Some people claim that for older lenses with bad (or no) multicoatings, a UV filter can reduce the odds of flare. In newer lenses with good multicoatings, a bad filter may actually increase the odds of getting some lens flare. Your best bet for keeping flare in check is to use lens hoods on all of your lenses, but especially the Taks. You can probably get away without it on your 50/1.4 since you've got the range covered more or less with your DA zoom and are likely to pull the the 50 out during low light situations when flare is pretty unlikely. I have the S-M-C 105/2.8, and even with the lens hood in place you still get flare if you shoot towards the sun, so really the trick is just to be mindful of where you're pointing, and if it IS really sunny, try to fill the frame with your subject.

06-12-2011, 10:22 AM	#8141
fikkser Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Borlänge, Sweden Posts: 373	Thanks for answers!

06-12-2011, 12:10 PM	#8142
fikkser Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Borlänge, Sweden Posts: 373	First time I post from my picsa album, hope it works. 55 1,8 takumar with a shortextension tube 2cm thick or something. f around 4-5,6 (They had warts) Should be inverted?! Same lens Another one with Takumar 50 1,4 (follow me to the cemetary)

06-12-2011, 12:41 PM	#8143
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by fikkser I'm thinking of bringing my preset takumar 105 2,8 on vacation to greece. I don't know much about filters but the takumar is weak in sunshine because the lack of smc. Can I compensate with some filter? Use a hood. It makes a difference. Pentax K-5 Super Takumar 85/1.9

06-12-2011, 12:59 PM	#8144
fikkser Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Borlänge, Sweden Posts: 373	Originally posted by Mike Cash Use a hood. It makes a difference. Always!

06-12-2011, 01:38 PM	#8145
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Super-Tak 55/1.8 Honfest 2011 Honfest 2011, Sunday