[xkhoax]

On my way - this morning after Christmas

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Last edited by xkhoax; 12-25-2012 at 03:07 AM.

[Chex]

Here's a few Xmas shots with my Super-Tak 55 f2 @ f2.0 on my D800

[vladimiroltean]

Chex, your pictures are nice, but they would have benefited from a deeper DOF...
I thought again today about my 50/1.4, so I brought it at my grandma's. At the moment it's stuck again, but I'm going to open it again for repairs.
I also have a dead 50mm for parts that had me thinking I should get a third, broken copy, to make a working lens out of the two. Does anyone happen to have such broken lens?

[xkhoax]

you're really lucky because i have a SMC 50/1.4 without the cover (but it now still working good) )

[xkhoax]

Chex, your pictures are nice, but they would have benefited from a deeper DOF...
I thought again today about my 50/1.4, so I brought it at my grandma's. At the moment it's stuck again, but I'm going to open it again for repairs.
I also have a dead 50mm for parts that had me thinking I should get a third, broken copy, to make a working lens out of the two. Does anyone happen to have such broken lens?

Better if focus on the photo

[vladimiroltean]

you're really lucky because i have a SMC 50/1.4 without the cover (but it now still working good) )

Hmm, very interesting. So you mean it lacks the outer shell? With the aperture ring, DOF ring and focusing ring? Sorry, I don't think I can help you either, because mine had a fall, and now they're bent, so that movement is difficult. Apart from that, though, I hoped I could use the remaining unbroken pieces to repair another one.

Better if focus on the photo

Thanks. If I could, I would have closed the aperture more than f/1.4, so both would have been in focus. This way, I didn't want to lose focus on her.

[kuuan]

there are two documented versions of the Super Takumar f1.4/50mm, the early 8 element version and the later 7 element version.
I happen to have a version which has most of the signs of the 8 element version, the red focus mark is to the right of the numeral 4, A/M switch says "A" and "M", it says "2" on the aperture ring instead of just having a dot, BUT it lacks the protruding rear element. I suppose that optically it is a 7 element version but in the body of the earlier 8 element, a lens produced during the transition period?


see for yourself:




( taken with preset Macro Takumar f4/50mm on NEX5N )

cheers,
Andreas

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Last edited by kuuan; 12-26-2012 at 02:15 PM.

[vladimiroltean]

Andreas,
Thanks for being so generous, but they all look "pristine condition" to me. What exactly is wrong with it? I'm looking for a totally wrecked lens, to do some of my magic. Although I'd bet that one is a 7 element, I guess that the only way to be sure is to dismantle it and count.
Also, your travel pictures are amazing. I've just added you as a contact.
Regards,
Vladimir

[kuuan]

Andreas,
Thanks for being so generous, but they all look "pristine condition" to me. What exactly is wrong with it? I'm looking for a totally wrecked lens, to do some of my magic. Although I'd bet that one is a 7 element, I guess that the only way to be sure is to dismantle it and count.
Also, your travel pictures are amazing. I've just added you as a contact.
Regards,
Vladimir

Hi Vladimir,

well, I must admit that you misunderstood, I did not offer those to you to choose from but simply wanted to share my find of a "third, undocumented" version" of the Super Takumar f1.4/50mm and yes, all 3 are in working order.

I also have a defect Pentax M f1.4/50 which I keep for spare parts, but if you think that it would serve you I would send it to you for little money

cheers,
andreas

[vladimiroltean]

Lol You keep the M for spares, I only use M42s

[kuuan]

Lol You keep the M for spares, I only use M42s

ok
this M lens only needs a good rear element to be in acceptable working order..

[theunartist]

K20D + Super Takumar 35/3.5 @ ISO800

[Mike Cash]

Pentax K-5
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

[theunartist]

K10D + Super Takumar 105/2.8

[rob1234]

Pentax 67
Takumar 105mm f/2.4
Velvia 100F pushed 2 stops
Epson 4870