Takumar club

TimeBandit · 05-02-2010, 02:36 PM

mato:
Is that a cherry tree in your first picture?

Ira · 05-02-2010, 02:58 PM

Mato, you stopped that lens down a bit, right? Like, they weren't shot at 1.8, correct?

You might not remember, and with the manual lenses, this information isn't recorded in the EXIF data.

If you shoot wide open, you should get the Bokeh in the background, whatever the lens can deliver, and that's like a swirl to the out of focus area.

For you first post here, those shots are very cool. Just want to make sure you're aware of this technicality to these kinds of shots!

**rparmar** · 05-02-2010, 05:25 PM

Hangu... all very nice, especially the blossoms and the B&W immediately following.

mato · 05-03-2010, 12:19 AM

TimeBandit: no it´s apple tree.

Ira: No this shots are made at f2, I know that bokeh at f1.8 is much more swirly.

Tbear · 05-03-2010, 10:05 AM

I just received a 50mm f1.4 and 135mm f3.5 Super Takumars and I am awaiting arrival of the m42 to K mount adapter (for my K10D). Your photos are inspiring and I hope to be able to add a few soon.

Ted

Ira · 05-03-2010, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by Tbear

I just received a 50mm f1.4 and 135mm f3.5 Super Takumars and I am awaiting arrival of the m42 to K mount adapter (for my K10D). Your photos are inspiring and I hope to be able to add a few soon.

Ted

Well, you have two that I have, so we can compare notes!!!

Ironically, so far. my 135 has blown my 105 out of the water, but I haven't used both enough to really make a valid judgment.

--------------------

Edit:

Needless to say that the 50 1.4 is shear heaven.

Ira · 05-03-2010, 11:07 AM

I'll be back soon, boys. I've been in the Tammy club putting my 90 Macro through its paces.

captainslack · 05-03-2010, 11:54 AM

My cat Seth, taken with a Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4 & developed in Caffenol.

Mike Cash · 05-05-2010, 03:47 AM

I go off for my annual three day getaway and you guys let the thread drop down to page two. I am disappointed (though extraordinarily pleased at the great shots posted since the last time I poked my nose in the door).

Pentax K20D
Super Takumar 85/1.9

Penmacgal · 05-05-2010, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

I go off for my annual three day getaway and you guys let the thread drop down to page two. I am disappointed (though extraordinarily pleased at the great shots posted since the last time I poked my nose in the door).

Pentax K20D
Super Takumar 85/1.9

Mike,

This is a wonderful image, wow! It has everything going for it, when I look at it, I expect to see some advertising with it. It is definitely a picture for a magazine ad.

And the mother's expression is great, not to mention the color, action, and the see-through umbrella.

Sharon

Ira · 05-05-2010, 02:54 PM

Again, that SOB has to shove his 85 in my face!!!

Sharon, in the right hands (like Mike's), the beauty of these lenses is their natural look, a film like quality.

If you could frame this shot with a DA 15, it just wouldn't look the same.

This shot could be now or 1975. With the 15, it can only be 2010.

Mike really moves me to appreciate the beauty of these lenses, even though most of my shots stink by comparison.

And although I love Hangu's stuff, I've recently learned he's a sadistic b*stard!!!

(Inside joke.)

Parallax · 05-05-2010, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Ira

Again, that SOB has to shove his 85 in my face!!!

............

Cheer up, Ira. It could be worse. He could shove it somewhere else.

Ira · 05-05-2010, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

I go off for my annual three day getaway and you guys let the thread drop down to page two. I am disappointed (though extraordinarily pleased at the great shots posted since the last time I poked my nose in the door).

So in other words, she's saying FU to her kid in the back? Who's getting rained on?

I would alert the authorities to keep an eye on how he or she develops.

Ira · 05-05-2010, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Cheer up, Ira. It could be worse. He could shove it somewhere else.

At least I would have it then.

Parallax · 05-05-2010, 02:58 PM

Good point!

05-03-2010, 10:05 AM	#3815
Tbear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 269	Very excited, waiting for k- mount adapter I just received a 50mm f1.4 and 135mm f3.5 Super Takumars and I am awaiting arrival of the m42 to K mount adapter (for my K10D). Your photos are inspiring and I hope to be able to add a few soon. Ted

05-03-2010, 10:23 AM	#3816
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by Tbear I just received a 50mm f1.4 and 135mm f3.5 Super Takumars and I am awaiting arrival of the m42 to K mount adapter (for my K10D). Your photos are inspiring and I hope to be able to add a few soon. Ted Well, you have two that I have, so we can compare notes!!! Ironically, so far. my 135 has blown my 105 out of the water, but I haven't used both enough to really make a valid judgment. -------------------- Edit: Needless to say that the 50 1.4 is shear heaven. Last edited by Ira; 05-03-2010 at 11:08 AM.

05-05-2010, 02:54 PM	#3821
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Again, that SOB has to shove his 85 in my face!!! Sharon, in the right hands (like Mike's), the beauty of these lenses is their natural look, a film like quality. If you could frame this shot with a DA 15, it just wouldn't look the same. This shot could be now or 1975. With the 15, it can only be 2010. Mike really moves me to appreciate the beauty of these lenses, even though most of my shots stink by comparison. And although I love Hangu's stuff, I've recently learned he's a sadistic bstard!!! (Inside joke.) Last edited by Ira; 05-05-2010 at 04:36 PM.*

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05-02-2010, 02:36 PM	#3811
TimeBandit Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 39	mato: Is that a cherry tree in your first picture?

05-02-2010, 02:58 PM	#3812
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Mato, you stopped that lens down a bit, right? Like, they weren't shot at 1.8, correct? You might not remember, and with the manual lenses, this information isn't recorded in the EXIF data. If you shoot wide open, you should get the Bokeh in the background, whatever the lens can deliver, and that's like a swirl to the out of focus area. For you first post here, those shots are very cool. Just want to make sure you're aware of this technicality to these kinds of shots!

05-02-2010, 05:25 PM	#3813
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Hangu... all very nice, especially the blossoms and the B&W immediately following.

05-03-2010, 12:19 AM	#3814
mato Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 47	TimeBandit: no it´s apple tree. Ira: No this shots are made at f2, I know that bokeh at f1.8 is much more swirly.

05-03-2010, 11:07 AM	#3817
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	I'll be back soon, boys. I've been in the Tammy club putting my 90 Macro through its paces.

05-03-2010, 11:54 AM	#3818
captainslack Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NC Posts: 40	My cat Seth, taken with a Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4 & developed in Caffenol.

05-05-2010, 03:47 AM	#3819
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	I go off for my annual three day getaway and you guys let the thread drop down to page two. I am disappointed (though extraordinarily pleased at the great shots posted since the last time I poked my nose in the door). Pentax K20D Super Takumar 85/1.9

05-05-2010, 02:40 PM	#3820
Penmacgal Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Photos: Gallery Posts: 73	Originally posted by Mike Cash I go off for my annual three day getaway and you guys let the thread drop down to page two. I am disappointed (though extraordinarily pleased at the great shots posted since the last time I poked my nose in the door). Pentax K20D Super Takumar 85/1.9 Mike, This is a wonderful image, wow! It has everything going for it, when I look at it, I expect to see some advertising with it. It is definitely a picture for a magazine ad. And the mother's expression is great, not to mention the color, action, and the see-through umbrella. Sharon

05-05-2010, 02:56 PM	#3822
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by Ira Again, that SOB has to shove his 85 in my face!!! ............ Cheer up, Ira. It could be worse. He could shove it somewhere else.

05-05-2010, 02:57 PM	#3823
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by Mike Cash I go off for my annual three day getaway and you guys let the thread drop down to page two. I am disappointed (though extraordinarily pleased at the great shots posted since the last time I poked my nose in the door). So in other words, she's saying FU to her kid in the back? Who's getting rained on? I would alert the authorities to keep an eye on how he or she develops.

05-05-2010, 02:57 PM	#3824
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by Parallax Cheer up, Ira. It could be worse. He could shove it somewhere else. At least I would have it then.

05-05-2010, 02:58 PM	#3825
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Good point!