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theunartist · 11-13-2011, 05:10 PM

K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model Late Version)

mika. · 11-13-2011, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by theunartist

K20D + Super Tak 35/3.5

Another winner!

wolfiegirl · 11-14-2011, 03:58 AM

Takumar 135 1:2.5 Bayonet Mount

theunartist · 11-14-2011, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by mika.

Another winner!

Thanks mika., that is one of my favorite images!

Chex · 11-15-2011, 02:54 AM

So finally my wife is back with the camera! I threw on the 50 1.7 and played with it for a short time (had a DA 10-17 to play with too!).. nice and sharp, just not sure when to reach for this since it's fairly close to the 43 Ltd. But I know it will get used a lot more than the 50 f2 would have. 800 ISO 1/200 sec @ f1.7

Mike Cash · 11-15-2011, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by Chex

So finally my wife is back with the camera! I threw on the 50 1.7 and played with it for a short time (had a DA 10-17 to play with too!).. nice and sharp, just not sure when to reach for this since it's fairly close to the 43 Ltd. But I know it will get used a lot more than the 50 f2 would have. 800 ISO 1/200 sec @ f1.7

There was a 50/1.7 Takumar?

Pentax K20D
SMC Takumar 55/1.8

**Pepe Guitarra** · 11-15-2011, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

There was a 50/1.7 Takumar?

Pentax K20D
SMC Takumar 55/1.8

A 50/1.7 Tak? Where? I need to get it!!

theunartist · 11-15-2011, 05:59 AM

K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model, Late Version)

I don't believe there is an f1.7 lens in the entire Takumar collection... maybe it's a 50/1.4 or 55/1.8?

**paulh** · 11-15-2011, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by theunartist

K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model, Late Version)

Nice shots, Rick, altho that first one gives me "sign fatigue"

theunartist · 11-15-2011, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Nice shots, Rick, altho that first one gives me "sign fatigue"

Thanks Paul... that 1st sign is at a Restaurant owned by a woman that copyrighted the term/word HON... which if you're from Baltimore is part of the language. She took a beating in the papers and has lost some business over it plus she has a ton of competition in the area now. Why Cafe Hon got picked to be on "Kitchen Nightmares" is a surprise, I think it proves there are really no true "Reality TV" shows, cable TV or not. I predicted with some friends beforehand that she would probably make some big announcement giving up her copyright, and she did...

K20D + Super Takumar 35/3.5 @ ISO1600

LBAPro · 11-16-2011, 03:29 AM - **1 Like**

Dragonfly with SMC Takumar 500mm f4.5 and Nikon D200. I replaced the filter holder with a custom made adapter that will allow the use of a bellows for close focus. The 500mm now have a minimum focus distance of 1.2 meters. I now have the option of using any camera via a modified Tamron Adapt-all adapter. The setup also achieves infinity focus on any camera. The manual focus makes it a slow working lens, but with patience, excellent results can be obtained!

**paulh** · 11-16-2011, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by theunartist

Thanks Paul... that 1st sign is at a Restaurant owned by a woman that copyrighted the term/word HON... which if you're from Baltimore is part of the language. She took a beating in the papers and has lost some business over it plus she has a ton of competition in the area now. Why Cafe Hon got picked to be on "Kitchen Nightmares" is a surprise, I think it proves there are really no true "Reality TV" shows, cable TV or not. I predicted with some friends beforehand that she would probably make some big announcement giving up her copyright, and she did...

Not being familiar with "Bawlmer" or Kitchen Nightmares, I found these to be helpful

Baltimore Gets Its ‘Hon’ Back CBS Baltimore
https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Culture_of_Baltimore

I found this one very amusing

Hey HON! The Bawlamerese Lexicon

**Pepe Guitarra** · 11-16-2011, 01:26 PM

Not being from around here (Baltimore) or 5000 miles around, I cannot understand how such a small thing can become a big deal in a city. Don't they have unemployment, safety issues, etc, to worry about it? Besides, the Oriols too. :ugh:

theunartist · 11-16-2011, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Not being from around here (Baltimore) or 5000 miles around, I cannot understand how such a small thing can become a big deal in a city. Don't they have unemployment, safety issues, etc, to worry about it? Besides, the Oriols too. :ugh:

Yes, you're 100% absolutely correct, you're not from around here...

eddie1960 · 11-16-2011, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Not being from around here (Baltimore) or 5000 miles around, I cannot understand how such a small thing can become a big deal in a city. Don't they have unemployment, safety issues, etc, to worry about it? Besides, the Oriols too. :ugh:

I'm with you on this Pepe, Sport mania always baffles me (not just Baseball, I'll admit being baffled by Hockey mania as well (I think my Canadian Passport just went up in flames

)

11-16-2011, 03:29 AM - 1 Like	#8921
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Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	So finally my wife is back with the camera! I threw on the 50 1.7 and played with it for a short time (had a DA 10-17 to play with too!).. nice and sharp, just not sure when to reach for this since it's fairly close to the 43 Ltd. But I know it will get used a lot more than the 50 f2 would have. 800 ISO 1/200 sec @ f1.7

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Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Chex So finally my wife is back with the camera! I threw on the 50 1.7 and played with it for a short time (had a DA 10-17 to play with too!).. nice and sharp, just not sure when to reach for this since it's fairly close to the 43 Ltd. But I know it will get used a lot more than the 50 f2 would have. 800 ISO 1/200 sec @ f1.7 There was a 50/1.7 Takumar? Pentax K20D SMC Takumar 55/1.8

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Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Originally posted by Mike Cash There was a 50/1.7 Takumar? Pentax K20D SMC Takumar 55/1.8 A 50/1.7 Tak? Where? I need to get it!!

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theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model, Late Version) I don't believe there is an f1.7 lens in the entire Takumar collection... maybe it's a 50/1.4 or 55/1.8?

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Originally posted by theunartist K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model, Late Version) Nice shots, Rick, altho that first one gives me "sign fatigue"

11-15-2011, 04:46 PM	#8920
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by paulh Nice shots, Rick, altho that first one gives me "sign fatigue" Thanks Paul... that 1st sign is at a Restaurant owned by a woman that copyrighted the term/word HON... which if you're from Baltimore is part of the language. She took a beating in the papers and has lost some business over it plus she has a ton of competition in the area now. Why Cafe Hon got picked to be on "Kitchen Nightmares" is a surprise, I think it proves there are really no true "Reality TV" shows, cable TV or not. I predicted with some friends beforehand that she would probably make some big announcement giving up her copyright, and she did... K20D + Super Takumar 35/3.5 @ ISO1600

11-16-2011, 11:41 AM	#8922
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Originally posted by theunartist Thanks Paul... that 1st sign is at a Restaurant owned by a woman that copyrighted the term/word HON... which if you're from Baltimore is part of the language. She took a beating in the papers and has lost some business over it plus she has a ton of competition in the area now. Why Cafe Hon got picked to be on "Kitchen Nightmares" is a surprise, I think it proves there are really no true "Reality TV" shows, cable TV or not. I predicted with some friends beforehand that she would probably make some big announcement giving up her copyright, and she did... Not being familiar with "Bawlmer" or Kitchen Nightmares, I found these to be helpful Baltimore Gets Its ‘Hon’ Back CBS Baltimore https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Culture_of_Baltimore I found this one very amusing Hey HON! The Bawlamerese Lexicon

11-16-2011, 01:26 PM	#8923
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Not being from around here (Baltimore) or 5000 miles around, I cannot understand how such a small thing can become a big deal in a city. Don't they have unemployment, safety issues, etc, to worry about it? Besides, the Oriols too. :ugh:

11-16-2011, 01:41 PM	#8924
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Not being from around here (Baltimore) or 5000 miles around, I cannot understand how such a small thing can become a big deal in a city. Don't they have unemployment, safety issues, etc, to worry about it? Besides, the Oriols too. :ugh: Yes, you're 100% absolutely correct, you're not from around here...

11-16-2011, 02:06 PM	#8925
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Not being from around here (Baltimore) or 5000 miles around, I cannot understand how such a small thing can become a big deal in a city. Don't they have unemployment, safety issues, etc, to worry about it? Besides, the Oriols too. :ugh: I'm with you on this Pepe, Sport mania always baffles me (not just Baseball, I'll admit being baffled by Hockey mania as well (I think my Canadian Passport just went up in flames )

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