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Steinback · 07-28-2011, 07:22 PM

I would describe the SMC colours as "crisper" than the Super Tak colours, but I haven't gone out of my way to shoot them side by side.

These sets might be useful to you. The FA 50mm should be fairly close to the SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4.

FA 50mm f/1.4 - a set on Flickr

Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 - a set on Flickr

Super Takumar 105mm f/2.8 - a set on Flickr

stash · 07-28-2011, 11:25 PM

Ira, I am really sorry to hear your year has been like this. And I think I speak for the majority of Takumar club members that we really missed you. I believe you will work things out soon. Take care.

Super Tak 50mm 1.4

Mike Cash · 07-29-2011, 04:30 PM

We most certainly did miss you around here, Ira, and we're damned glad to have you back.

Pentax K20D
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

Ira · 07-29-2011, 06:12 PM

Thanks, guys.

And I think the worst part of my situation is that I lost so much motivation to do anything, including taking shots.

But maybe that's exactly what I need to get my head straight.

Mike Cash · 07-29-2011, 08:57 PM

Have you considered training for an exciting career as a Logistics Facilitator? (Okay...."truck driver") The hours and the pay suck, but if I gave it up I don't know what the hell I'd do for picture taking opportunities.

Pentax K-5
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

aheadfordinci · 07-30-2011, 02:10 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Have you considered training for an exciting career as a Logistics Facilitator? (Okay...."truck driver") The hours and the pay suck, but if I gave it up I don't know what the hell I'd do for picture taking opportunities.

Pentax K-5
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

That's a fabulous shot Mike!

Mike Cash · 07-30-2011, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by aheadfordinci

That's a fabulous shot Mike!

Thanks very much. I must confess I was rather pleased with it myself.

Pentax K20D
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

I got my K-5 back from warranty repair (front e-dial) today. Unfortunately, I neglected to read the little slip of paper that said they had reset all the settings back to fresh-outta-da-box settings and I started shooting some semi-important shots with it like that. I thought the thing was acting weird.

Last edited by Mike Cash; 07-30-2011 at 05:15 AM.

estudleon · 07-30-2011, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by Ira

Thanks, guys.

And I think the worst part of my situation is that I lost so much motivation to do anything, including taking shots.

But maybe that's exactly what I need to get my head straight.

Hi. Don't let you down. Nothing gonna changed if you go down. Smile, Ira. It seems very stupid, but smile. Give to the life, to yours people the better of you.
Don't let you down.Your sadness will give you only more problems.

The best for you, man. The sun will come out, no doubts.

Mike Cash · 07-30-2011, 08:28 AM

Pentax K-5
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

**Porga** · 07-30-2011, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by aheadfordinci

That's a fabulous shot Mike!

Indeed it is.
Very nice!

ultraviolet · 07-30-2011, 09:40 AM

erkie · 07-30-2011, 01:22 PM

Mike, When I saw that shot I immediately thought woohooo Mike got his K5 back

Very nce indeed.

Ira: I hope just being back here brings a little relief ! I know I for one missed your wit and wisdom around here !!! Hope nothing but the best for Ya.

Stash : Something about those colors in that shot really works for me !

Eric

Mike Cash · 07-30-2011, 04:24 PM

Pentax K20D
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

v5planet · 07-30-2011, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Have you considered training for an exciting career as a Logistics Facilitator? (Okay...."truck driver") The hours and the pay suck, but if I gave it up I don't know what the hell I'd do for picture taking opportunities.

Pentax K-5
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

Wonderful repetition and lines, Mike! Great angle and perspective.

Mike Cash · 07-30-2011, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

Wonderful repetition and lines, Mike! Great angle and perspective.

Repetition and lines.....that's the story of my working life. Same crap over and over again and endless hours of sitting in miles-long lines.

I'm most proud of that photo for managing to shoot so an intervening fence didn't impinge upon the ships (it was a close thing) and that I managed to do it while making a U-turn.

Pentax K-5
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

07-30-2011, 09:40 AM	#8366
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Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	I would describe the SMC colours as "crisper" than the Super Tak colours, but I haven't gone out of my way to shoot them side by side. These sets might be useful to you. The FA 50mm should be fairly close to the SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4. FA 50mm f/1.4 - a set on Flickr Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 - a set on Flickr Super Takumar 105mm f/2.8 - a set on Flickr

07-28-2011, 11:25 PM	#8357
stash Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ljutomer Photos: Gallery Posts: 290	Ira, I am really sorry to hear your year has been like this. And I think I speak for the majority of Takumar club members that we really missed you. I believe you will work things out soon. Take care. Super Tak 50mm 1.4

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Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Thanks, guys. And I think the worst part of my situation is that I lost so much motivation to do anything, including taking shots. But maybe that's exactly what I need to get my head straight.

07-29-2011, 08:57 PM	#8360
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Have you considered training for an exciting career as a Logistics Facilitator? (Okay...."truck driver") The hours and the pay suck, but if I gave it up I don't know what the hell I'd do for picture taking opportunities. Pentax K-5 Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

07-30-2011, 02:10 AM	#8361
aheadfordinci Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 99	Originally posted by Mike Cash Have you considered training for an exciting career as a Logistics Facilitator? (Okay...."truck driver") The hours and the pay suck, but if I gave it up I don't know what the hell I'd do for picture taking opportunities. Pentax K-5 Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset) That's a fabulous shot Mike!

07-30-2011, 04:56 AM	#8362
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by aheadfordinci That's a fabulous shot Mike! Thanks very much. I must confess I was rather pleased with it myself. Pentax K20D Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset) I got my K-5 back from warranty repair (front e-dial) today. Unfortunately, I neglected to read the little slip of paper that said they had reset all the settings back to fresh-outta-da-box settings and I started shooting some semi-important shots with it like that. I thought the thing was acting weird. Last edited by Mike Cash; 07-30-2011 at 05:15 AM.

07-30-2011, 05:54 AM	#8363
estudleon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 228	Originally posted by Ira Thanks, guys. And I think the worst part of my situation is that I lost so much motivation to do anything, including taking shots. But maybe that's exactly what I need to get my head straight. Hi. Don't let you down. Nothing gonna changed if you go down. Smile, Ira. It seems very stupid, but smile. Give to the life, to yours people the better of you. Don't let you down.Your sadness will give you only more problems. The best for you, man. The sun will come out, no doubts.

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Porga Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 476	Originally posted by aheadfordinci That's a fabulous shot Mike! Indeed it is. Very nice!

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erkie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 407	Mike, When I saw that shot I immediately thought woohooo Mike got his K5 back Very nce indeed. Ira: I hope just being back here brings a little relief ! I know I for one missed your wit and wisdom around here !!! Hope nothing but the best for Ya. Stash : Something about those colors in that shot really works for me ! Eric

07-30-2011, 04:24 PM	#8368
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07-30-2011, 04:38 PM	#8369
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by Mike Cash Have you considered training for an exciting career as a Logistics Facilitator? (Okay...."truck driver") The hours and the pay suck, but if I gave it up I don't know what the hell I'd do for picture taking opportunities. Pentax K-5 Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset) Wonderful repetition and lines, Mike! Great angle and perspective.

07-30-2011, 05:40 PM	#8370
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by v5planet Wonderful repetition and lines, Mike! Great angle and perspective. Repetition and lines.....that's the story of my working life. Same crap over and over again and endless hours of sitting in miles-long lines. I'm most proud of that photo for managing to shoot so an intervening fence didn't impinge upon the ships (it was a close thing) and that I managed to do it while making a U-turn. Pentax K-5 Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)