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dude163 · 06-13-2010, 08:32 AM

dude163 · 06-13-2010, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by eccs19

It's nice to see all these newer members with taks posting. Welcome to the Tak club.

I'M having a lot of fun! , after using AF lenses on my old Rebel XT, with the Taks on that and on my new K-X I actually fell like I'm learning photography, not just pointing and shooting!

what a wonderful feeling using 40 yr old lenses and enjoying the optical quality and character they generate

johnamus · 06-13-2010, 08:38 AM

Through the back window
Canon 10D
S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4

Ira · 06-13-2010, 10:34 AM

Dude, you are doing a GREAT job with that lens, and believe me:

I'm not the type to compliment so strongly unless I really mean it.

I just love the shots you've been posting here.

Mike Cash · 06-13-2010, 11:26 AM

Pentax K20D
S-M-C Takumar 135/3.5

hangu · 06-13-2010, 11:41 AM

Mike, is that a reflection of your truck on his helmet? Did you manage to pull that shot while waiting on traffic or while driving?

Ira · 06-13-2010, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by hangu

Mike, is that a reflection of your truck on his helmet? Did you manage to pull that shot while waiting on traffic or while driving?

That's what he does for half his shots.

richard64 · 06-13-2010, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by hangu

It's possible to clean off fungus with either wyndex or cold cream. I would do it for the peace of mind that it will not grow and spread. It takes a LOT of fungus to visibly affect image quality but I think we have a responsibility to take care of our lenses.

Yeah. I have cleaned fungus off several lenses and I have just cleaned the SMC Tak 55/2 from my last post. I use methanol and the elements are now fungus free. (A 55/2 is not worth much so I won't sell it - if I sell a camera I may provide this lens as a "body cap".)

Originally posted by hangu

I would consider transplanting the fungus-ridden auto takumar's front element to the non fungus one. Shouldn't be too difficult to do and 20 minutes of your time.

Sure. The fungus-free lens has a name plate that moves easily, but I haven't been able to shift the name plate on the fungus lens

I need to get some rubber gloves and have another try. As you say, the process is straight forward. The SMC Tak 55/2 had fungus behind the front element which was easy to clean once I had managed to get the metal ring holding it in place to shift (which took a quite a bit of brute force). It also had fungus in the rear element group but that was easier to dismantle.

**eccs19** · 06-13-2010, 01:34 PM

Takumar 200mm F3.5. Not much of a photo, but shows this lens is nice and sharp.

Original...

100% crop.

namtot · 06-13-2010, 02:27 PM

im thinking about buying a smc tak 50/1.4 off a guy in my local area, just wanted to ask you guys if i should buy this one he has (SMC with rubber focus ring) or wait and get the one that says super multi coated and is all metal, sorry for the newb question just want to know if ones better then the other. thanks

hangu · 06-13-2010, 02:29 PM

The SMC with rubber ring is better. It's worth a good $120 in excellent condition.

The Super Multi Coated in all metal casing is older and has an inferior coating.

paugie · 06-13-2010, 08:47 PM

These were taken with a Takumar-A 70-200. I find it hard to focus, given that my eyesight isn't good. But every now and then I hit on one or two which make me happy. The one with the pointing finger was the earlier exposure.

Ira · 06-14-2010, 06:12 AM

Here's a REALLY stupid one:

S-Tak 85 1.9

Michele · 06-14-2010, 06:32 AM

It is not stupid, it is fine;-))

BW

M;chele

dude163 · 06-14-2010, 10:40 AM

06-13-2010, 08:32 AM	#4261
dude163 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 824	Another 50mm 1.4 from the last sunny day we had a week ago!

06-13-2010, 08:38 AM	#4263
johnamus New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 9	Through the back window Canon 10D S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4 Last edited by johnamus; 06-22-2010 at 04:01 PM.

06-14-2010, 10:40 AM	#4275
dude163 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 824	Taken on a Rebel XT, on of my first 50mm f1.4 shots

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06-13-2010, 08:34 AM	#4262
dude163 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 824	Originally posted by eccs19 It's nice to see all these newer members with taks posting. Welcome to the Tak club. I'M having a lot of fun! , after using AF lenses on my old Rebel XT, with the Taks on that and on my new K-X I actually fell like I'm learning photography, not just pointing and shooting! what a wonderful feeling using 40 yr old lenses and enjoying the optical quality and character they generate

06-13-2010, 10:34 AM	#4264
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Dude, you are doing a GREAT job with that lens, and believe me: I'm not the type to compliment so strongly unless I really mean it. I just love the shots you've been posting here.

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Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Pentax K20D S-M-C Takumar 135/3.5

06-13-2010, 11:41 AM	#4266
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Mike, is that a reflection of your truck on his helmet? Did you manage to pull that shot while waiting on traffic or while driving?

06-13-2010, 12:01 PM	#4267
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by hangu Mike, is that a reflection of your truck on his helmet? Did you manage to pull that shot while waiting on traffic or while driving? That's what he does for half his shots.

06-13-2010, 12:03 PM	#4268
richard64 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 309	Originally posted by hangu It's possible to clean off fungus with either wyndex or cold cream. I would do it for the peace of mind that it will not grow and spread. It takes a LOT of fungus to visibly affect image quality but I think we have a responsibility to take care of our lenses. Yeah. I have cleaned fungus off several lenses and I have just cleaned the SMC Tak 55/2 from my last post. I use methanol and the elements are now fungus free. (A 55/2 is not worth much so I won't sell it - if I sell a camera I may provide this lens as a "body cap".) Originally posted by hangu I would consider transplanting the fungus-ridden auto takumar's front element to the non fungus one. Shouldn't be too difficult to do and 20 minutes of your time. Sure. The fungus-free lens has a name plate that moves easily, but I haven't been able to shift the name plate on the fungus lens I need to get some rubber gloves and have another try. As you say, the process is straight forward. The SMC Tak 55/2 had fungus behind the front element which was easy to clean once I had managed to get the metal ring holding it in place to shift (which took a quite a bit of brute force). It also had fungus in the rear element group but that was easier to dismantle.

06-13-2010, 01:34 PM	#4269
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	Takumar 200mm F3.5. Not much of a photo, but shows this lens is nice and sharp. Original... 100% crop.

06-13-2010, 02:27 PM	#4270
namtot Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ma Posts: 21	im thinking about buying a smc tak 50/1.4 off a guy in my local area, just wanted to ask you guys if i should buy this one he has (SMC with rubber focus ring) or wait and get the one that says super multi coated and is all metal, sorry for the newb question just want to know if ones better then the other. thanks

06-13-2010, 02:29 PM	#4271
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	The SMC with rubber ring is better. It's worth a good $120 in excellent condition. The Super Multi Coated in all metal casing is older and has an inferior coating.

06-13-2010, 08:47 PM	#4272
paugie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 168	These were taken with a Takumar-A 70-200. I find it hard to focus, given that my eyesight isn't good. But every now and then I hit on one or two which make me happy. The one with the pointing finger was the earlier exposure.

06-14-2010, 06:12 AM	#4273
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Here's a REALLY stupid one: S-Tak 85 1.9

06-14-2010, 06:32 AM	#4274
Michele Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bergkamen in the nearest of Dortmund eastside of the Ruhr Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 78	It is not stupid, it is fine;-)) BW M;chele

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