Takumar club

repaap · 09-18-2011, 09:58 PM

I do love my s. Tak 35/3.5. And I have been imprest by s.tak 28/3.5 too, but both of them are sharp after stopping them down. I have been nicelly surpriced by both of them when we talk aboult color and rendering, 28 even more so. After f5.6 it is good... But s.tak 105 is one of my best lenses. (don't have so many after all

Here one shot by s.tak 105/2.8 target is easilly seen(Xposted)

Mike Cash · 09-18-2011, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by erkie

Mike, Were you running low on memory card space ? Still a nicely composed shot though !

Eric

Not low at all. I was just doing b/w jpgs for a few days. Turns out it was a bad idea.

sameagle · 09-19-2011, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Sometimes the light is coming from an awful direction and you decide to try it anyway:

Pentax K-5
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

Glad you did. Nice shot!

sameagle · 09-19-2011, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by Pentecora

Takumar SMC85/1.8 on Canon 5D2

Pentacora, I love the sword fight. What a fearsome little opponent.

erkie · 09-19-2011, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Not low at all. I was just doing b/w jpgs for a few days. Turns out it was a bad idea.

I'm not sure how the K5 works but on my Kx I set it to record RAW and Jpeg then set the jpeg to BW. That way I still have the raw file in color if needed. But it fill up cards faster

Eric

Mike Cash · 09-19-2011, 06:02 PM

You can do the same on the K-5, but it has always struck me as pointless. I always pp files, so have no use for a color jpg in addition to the raw file. And can pretty much always get a better b/w conversion from raw than what I'd get shooting b/w jpgs.

I had a few good results shooting this way on the K20D, but I'll not be repeating the exercise again on the K-5.

womble · 09-20-2011, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by sameagle

Pentacora, I love the sword fight. What a fearsome little opponent.

+1. Super shot and the stand out image of the series.

K.

theunartist · 09-21-2011, 06:08 PM

K20D + Super Tak 50/1.4

100% Crop

100% Crop

tim60 · 09-22-2011, 04:34 AM

Now to share a picture I like. Back in June I visited Monterey CA and went to the beach. I captured the attached picture of a sea star: K100DS+Super Tak 55/2, ISO200, 1/60. That lens is lovely to use, and a good length for my style.

**Porga** · 09-22-2011, 12:16 PM - **3 Likes**

SMC Takumar 50/1.4@1.4
K-x

repaap · 09-22-2011, 01:06 PM

Great shot Porga!!!

Here is one with S.tak 105

Arjay Bee · 09-23-2011, 02:32 AM

Not sure what the tree is - mature Coral tree (Erythrina Variegata) I think in its deciduous phase. this tree flowers every year at this time - late dry season - and is a spot of colour in a very dry landscape.

Image taken from ground at a lens to subject distance of about 8 metres - monopod used.
K20D Tele Takumar 6.3/300

Mike Cash · 09-23-2011, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by Porga

SMC Takumar 50/1.4@1.4
K-x

You have a knack for pulling off one of the hardest tasks in photography: creating compelling photos of other people's pets (as seen from our viewpoint, that is).

Pentax K-5
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

sameagle · 09-23-2011, 06:52 AM

This is the 1.8/55mm Super Tak. Been too busy lately to PP any of my photos for some time now. Finally spent some time last night.

- Sam

anbak · 09-23-2011, 11:01 AM

ST 50/1.4

09-22-2011, 04:34 AM	#8664
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,755	Sea star Now to share a picture I like. Back in June I visited Monterey CA and went to the beach. I captured the attached picture of a sea star: K100DS+Super Tak 55/2, ISO200, 1/60. That lens is lovely to use, and a good length for my style. Attached Images

09-23-2011, 06:52 AM	#8669
sameagle Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	My Tomatos This is the 1.8/55mm Super Tak. Been too busy lately to PP any of my photos for some time now. Finally spent some time last night. - Sam

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repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I do love my s. Tak 35/3.5. And I have been imprest by s.tak 28/3.5 too, but both of them are sharp after stopping them down. I have been nicelly surpriced by both of them when we talk aboult color and rendering, 28 even more so. After f5.6 it is good... But s.tak 105 is one of my best lenses. (don't have so many after all Here one shot by s.tak 105/2.8 target is easilly seen(Xposted)

09-18-2011, 11:27 PM	#8657
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by erkie Mike, Were you running low on memory card space ? Still a nicely composed shot though ! Eric Not low at all. I was just doing b/w jpgs for a few days. Turns out it was a bad idea.

09-19-2011, 06:40 AM	#8658
sameagle Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	Originally posted by Mike Cash Sometimes the light is coming from an awful direction and you decide to try it anyway: Pentax K-5 Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset) Glad you did. Nice shot!

09-19-2011, 06:43 AM	#8659
sameagle Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	Originally posted by Pentecora Takumar SMC85/1.8 on Canon 5D2 Pentacora, I love the sword fight. What a fearsome little opponent.

09-19-2011, 01:28 PM	#8660
erkie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 407	Originally posted by Mike Cash Not low at all. I was just doing b/w jpgs for a few days. Turns out it was a bad idea. I'm not sure how the K5 works but on my Kx I set it to record RAW and Jpeg then set the jpeg to BW. That way I still have the raw file in color if needed. But it fill up cards faster Eric

09-19-2011, 06:02 PM	#8661
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	You can do the same on the K-5, but it has always struck me as pointless. I always pp files, so have no use for a color jpg in addition to the raw file. And can pretty much always get a better b/w conversion from raw than what I'd get shooting b/w jpgs. I had a few good results shooting this way on the K20D, but I'll not be repeating the exercise again on the K-5.

09-20-2011, 01:23 AM	#8662
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by sameagle Pentacora, I love the sword fight. What a fearsome little opponent. +1. Super shot and the stand out image of the series. K.

09-21-2011, 06:08 PM	#8663
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09-22-2011, 01:06 PM	#8666
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Great shot Porga!!! Here is one with S.tak 105

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09-23-2011, 02:59 AM	#8668
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Porga SMC Takumar 50/1.4@1.4 K-x You have a knack for pulling off one of the hardest tasks in photography: creating compelling photos of other people's pets (as seen from our viewpoint, that is). Pentax K-5 Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

09-23-2011, 11:01 AM	#8670
anbak Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 24	ST 50/1.4