[utak]

Two photos by a Super-Takumar 55/1.8. I have a lot of "favourite" Takumars, but really, this one is a big, big favourite for its sharpness and dreaminess.

The Flickr Explore algo must like this lens too, because when I posted three photos by the lens on the same day last week, surprisingly, all three were Explored the next day. Once it came to its senses, Explore dropped the third photo, but the first two stayed the distance on the day, and here they are.

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Last edited by utak; 04-03-2017 at 07:00 AM.

[ntrao]

Two photos by a Super-Takumar 55/1.8. I have a lot of "favourite" Takumars, but really, this one is a big, big favourite for its sharpness and dreaminess

Beautiful images..

[Erictator]

Two photos by a Super-Takumar 55/1.8. I have a lot of "favourite" Takumars, but really, this one is a big, big favourite for its sharpness and dreaminess.

The Flickr Explore algo must like this lens too, because when I posted three photos by the lens on the same day last week, surprisingly, all three were Explored the next day. Once it came to its senses, Explore dropped the third photo, but the first two stayed the distance on the day, and here they are.

Man, those are both great examples and speak highly of that lens, and your skill with it,
Eric

[jschoonj]

jschoonj and Josslen: Very nice!

Thank you




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Two photos by a Super-Takumar 55/1.8. I have a lot of "favourite" Takumars, but really, this one is a big, big favourite for its sharpness and dreaminess.

The Flickr Explore algo must like this lens too, because when I posted three photos by the lens on the same day last week, surprisingly, all three were Explored the next day. Once it came to its senses, Explore dropped the third photo, but the first two stayed the distance on the day, and here they are.

Good stuff! I love my 55/1.8 as well ^^

[niceshot]

Two photos by a Super-Takumar 55/1.8. I have a lot of "favourite" Takumars, but really, this one is a big, big favourite for its sharpness and dreaminess.

The Flickr Explore algo must like this lens too, because when I posted three photos by the lens on the same day last week, surprisingly, all three were Explored the next day. Once it came to its senses, Explore dropped the third photo, but the first two stayed the distance on the day, and here they are.

Very dreamy, nice

[Andrew_Oid]

Two photos by a Super-Takumar 55/1.8. I have a lot of "favourite" Takumars, but really, this one is a big, big favourite for its sharpness and dreaminess.

The Flickr Explore algo must like this lens too, because when I posted three photos by the lens on the same day last week, surprisingly, all three were Explored the next day. Once it came to its senses, Explore dropped the third photo, but the first two stayed the distance on the day, and here they are.

Do you like this lens more than the 2.2 version? That was your favorite, wasn't it?

[utak]

@ ntrao, Erictator, jschoonj and niceshot - many thanks!

Do you like this lens more than the 2.2 version? That was your favorite, wasn't it?

Yes, good call, so many favourites! I am a big fan of the Auto-Takumar 55/2.2. It's a different lens in its design (for example, it has more blades) and rendering. It produces more eccentric bokeh and bokeh-bubbles/balls, and a creamy glow to images, especially in strong sunlight. If you're into unusual bokeh - as I am - then it's a more interesting lens than the Super-Takumar 55/1.8. If you want a lens that is sharper and smoother, requiring less post-processing and less contrast boosting, then the Super-Takumar is a better bet.

FWIW, neither lens would make my short-list of "most favourite Takumars" (!) - that list tends to change with the seasons/mood, but would always include the Macro-Takumar 50/4 preset version and the Auto-Takumar 35/2.3.

Here's a recent photo from the Macro-Takumar.....

[niceshot]

Shot today with my rebuilt Lens, totally revamped.

[Eagle94VT]

The Tak 35f2 on the K1:

[paulh]

Early Spring evening at the lake - Super Tak 35/3.5 on an *ist D:

[paulh]

Super Tak 105

[Dartmoor Dave]

Newleycombe Cross on a wonderfully warm and sunny April afternoon. Somewhere in the 19-21mm range.

[Bhuey55]

It was hard to choose where to post these. Either the K10D page or 50mm page, but since the lens is a 55mm f1.8 super takumar, here they are.

[Arjay Bee]

Macro tak 50mm preset on K3 - Wet season brings tree frogs Litoria infrafrenata - this one on a MilkyPine leaf Alstonia actinophylla next to the front balcony stairs. This one is only about 8cm long.

[niceshot]

Macro tak 50mm preset on K3 - Wet season brings tree frogs Litoria infrafrenata - this one on a MilkyPine leaf Alstonia actinophylla next to the front balcony stairs. This one is only about 8cm long.

He is asleep right?