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**c.a.m** · 03-08-2014, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by kcobain1992

(Also let me know what you think about the handle in the foreground)

The beautiful model has such a strong presence in the picture, I did not notice the handle when I first saw the image. I was drawn immediately to her face.

I love the soft colours and wonderful light.

If you wish to remove the handle, you might try to crop the image to just the right edge of the handle. Perhaps try a square composition. But, I like it the way it is - the handle blends in.

- Craig

elalejo30 · 03-10-2014, 11:19 AM

I just received this old gem in a mint condition in its original case, payed $100 with shipping.
I ve been testing it and the results are amazing...what do you guys think of it?
txs!

elalejo30 · 03-10-2014, 11:23 AM

one more...

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all jpg s.o.o.c.

**Erictator** · 03-10-2014, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by elalejo30

one more...

---------- Post added 03-10-14 at 04:24 PM ----------

all jpg s.o.o.c.

You were robbed... send it to me and I'll take the hit for you!

Awesome lens and nice set of quick samples to show it's abilities.

Eric

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-10-2014, 01:03 PM

Stuck inside today with a cold and it's raining out there. Just playing around. K-3, S-M-C Takumar 85mm f/1.8, 1/20 @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

hmirchev · 03-10-2014, 09:33 PM

I made a thread but not a lot of ppl replied so im posting here:

A couple days ago I bought a 200mm f3.5 Takumar from Ebay for $90, and the lens is in amazing condition cosmetically and optically, the only this that has been bugging me is that the focus ring kind of wobbles a little and when i push it up with my hand it moves like 1mm...it feels like its a bit loose, and i was wondering if that was usual for these taks..if not, how can i fix it? Other than that it moves smoothly and there are no other issues.

**Pepe Guitarra** · 03-10-2014, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by hmirchev

I made a thread but not a lot of ppl replied so im posting here:

A couple days ago I bought a 200mm f3.5 Takumar from Ebay for $90, and the lens is in amazing condition cosmetically and optically, the only this that has been bugging me is that the focus ring kind of wobbles a little and when i push it up with my hand it moves like 1mm...it feels like its a bit loose, and i was wondering if that was usual for these taks..if not, how can i fix it? Other than that it moves smoothly and there are no other issues.

Not usual, take it to Eric. For $60 plus shipping, he will clean and adjust.

---------- Post added 03-10-14 at 09:38 PM ----------

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Stuck inside today with a cold and it's raining out there. Just playing around. K-3, S-M-C Takumar 85mm f/1.8, 1/20 @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

All those Taks look really good on the K3. Also, the old cheap AF lenses are also good on the K3, they behave like real pros.

tim60 · 03-10-2014, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Not usual, take it to Eric. For $60 plus shipping, he will clean and adjust.

---------- Post added 03-10-14 at 09:38 PM ----------

All those Taks look really good on the K3. Also, the old cheap AF lenses are also good on the K3, they behave like real pros.

And, not only do they look nice, they are so much easier to use than on K100DS. The viewfinder is SO MUCH better. Got mine last week and took it Singapore for a workout. In the Botanic Gardens I saw a lady reading a book at 100m and 300/4 STak could read the title of the book. Sorry, could not read the book itself.

**k0og** · 03-11-2014, 10:08 AM

<<Cross-posted from the Appreciate the K100D thread...>>

Here is a series of three photographs I took for use as wall decorations in our office at work (Chemistry department). For display, I had each of these three photographs printed on 18" x 24" frameless canvas and hung on the wall as you see here. Taken with my Pentax K100DS, Super-Takumar 35mm f2, Pentax AF280T flash bounced off a white board, ISO400, processed in Sagelight Image Editor + Topaz B&W Effects 2 (from RAW files).

This was a fun project.

-Joe-

P.S. I intended to use my H1A and Tri-X film to do this project, but decided to use the K100DS to test the lighting of my setup. I liked how the digital version came out so never got so far as to load film in the H1A!

**baro-nite** · 03-11-2014, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by k0og

Triptyc Still

What a great idea and very well done. Lighting is certainly a challenge with convex reflective surfaces -- looks great.

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-11-2014, 01:30 PM

Great job Joe!

bass3587 · 03-11-2014, 04:03 PM

Awesome results Joe. Great job with the lighting and editing.

Cloapex · 03-11-2014, 05:36 PM - **1 Like**

Long forgotten 50

1966 - Super Macro Takumar 50 F4

Jean Poitiers · 03-12-2014, 01:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cloapex

Long forgotten 50

1966 - Super Macro Takumar 50 F4

Great capture ... TFS, J

**Andrew_Oid** · 03-12-2014, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by k0og

<<Cross-posted from the Appreciate the K100D thread...>>

Here is a series of three photographs I took for use as wall decorations in our office at work (Chemistry department). For display, I had each of these three photographs printed on 18" x 24" frameless canvas and hung on the wall as you see here. Taken with my Pentax K100DS, Super-Takumar 35mm f2, Pentax AF280T flash bounced off a white board, ISO400, processed in Sagelight Image Editor + Topaz B&W Effects 2 (from RAW files).

This was a fun project.

-Joe-

P.S. I intended to use my H1A and Tri-X film to do this project, but decided to use the K100DS to test the lighting of my setup. I liked how the digital version came out so never got so far as to load film in the H1A!

Beautiful triptyc, Joe.

03-10-2014, 01:03 PM	#12365
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Stuck inside today with a cold and it's raining out there. Just playing around. K-3, S-M-C Takumar 85mm f/1.8, 1/20 @ f/2.8, ISO 100. Last edited by wtlwdwgn; 03-10-2014 at 01:10 PM.

03-11-2014, 10:08 AM	#12369
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	Triptyc Still <<Cross-posted from the Appreciate the K100D thread...>> Here is a series of three photographs I took for use as wall decorations in our office at work (Chemistry department). For display, I had each of these three photographs printed on 18" x 24" frameless canvas and hung on the wall as you see here. Taken with my Pentax K100DS, Super-Takumar 35mm f2, Pentax AF280T flash bounced off a white board, ISO400, processed in Sagelight Image Editor + Topaz B&W Effects 2 (from RAW files). This was a fun project. -Joe- P.S. I intended to use my H1A and Tri-X film to do this project, but decided to use the K100DS to test the lighting of my setup. I liked how the digital version came out so never got so far as to load film in the H1A!

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	Originally posted by kcobain1992 (Also let me know what you think about the handle in the foreground) The beautiful model has such a strong presence in the picture, I did not notice the handle when I first saw the image. I was drawn immediately to her face. I love the soft colours and wonderful light. If you wish to remove the handle, you might try to crop the image to just the right edge of the handle. Perhaps try a square composition. But, I like it the way it is - the handle blends in. - Craig

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Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,352	Originally posted by elalejo30 one more... ---------- Post added 03-10-14 at 04:24 PM ---------- all jpg s.o.o.c. You were robbed... send it to me and I'll take the hit for you! Awesome lens and nice set of quick samples to show it's abilities. Eric

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hmirchev Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 332	I made a thread but not a lot of ppl replied so im posting here: A couple days ago I bought a 200mm f3.5 Takumar from Ebay for $90, and the lens is in amazing condition cosmetically and optically, the only this that has been bugging me is that the focus ring kind of wobbles a little and when i push it up with my hand it moves like 1mm...it feels like its a bit loose, and i was wondering if that was usual for these taks..if not, how can i fix it? Other than that it moves smoothly and there are no other issues.

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Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Originally posted by hmirchev I made a thread but not a lot of ppl replied so im posting here: A couple days ago I bought a 200mm f3.5 Takumar from Ebay for $90, and the lens is in amazing condition cosmetically and optically, the only this that has been bugging me is that the focus ring kind of wobbles a little and when i push it up with my hand it moves like 1mm...it feels like its a bit loose, and i was wondering if that was usual for these taks..if not, how can i fix it? Other than that it moves smoothly and there are no other issues. Not usual, take it to Eric. For $60 plus shipping, he will clean and adjust. ---------- Post added 03-10-14 at 09:38 PM ---------- Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Stuck inside today with a cold and it's raining out there. Just playing around. K-3, S-M-C Takumar 85mm f/1.8, 1/20 @ f/2.8, ISO 100. All those Taks look really good on the K3. Also, the old cheap AF lenses are also good on the K3, they behave like real pros.

03-10-2014, 11:05 PM	#12368
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Not usual, take it to Eric. For $60 plus shipping, he will clean and adjust. ---------- Post added 03-10-14 at 09:38 PM ---------- All those Taks look really good on the K3. Also, the old cheap AF lenses are also good on the K3, they behave like real pros. And, not only do they look nice, they are so much easier to use than on K100DS. The viewfinder is SO MUCH better. Got mine last week and took it Singapore for a workout. In the Botanic Gardens I saw a lady reading a book at 100m and 300/4 STak could read the title of the book. Sorry, could not read the book itself.

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Great job Joe!

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bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Awesome results Joe. Great job with the lighting and editing.

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Cloapex Long forgotten 50 1966 - Super Macro Takumar 50 F4 Great capture ... TFS, J

03-12-2014, 05:39 AM	#12375
Andrew_Oid Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cuenca Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 647	Originally posted by k0og <<Cross-posted from the Appreciate the K100D thread...>> Here is a series of three photographs I took for use as wall decorations in our office at work (Chemistry department). For display, I had each of these three photographs printed on 18" x 24" frameless canvas and hung on the wall as you see here. Taken with my Pentax K100DS, Super-Takumar 35mm f2, Pentax AF280T flash bounced off a white board, ISO400, processed in Sagelight Image Editor + Topaz B&W Effects 2 (from RAW files). This was a fun project. -Joe- P.S. I intended to use my H1A and Tri-X film to do this project, but decided to use the K100DS to test the lighting of my setup. I liked how the digital version came out so never got so far as to load film in the H1A! Beautiful triptyc, Joe.

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