Takumar club

**Pepe Guitarra** · 01-04-2012, 11:47 PM - **1 Like**

Mike: It is not the lenses you use. It is you, the man behind the camera. I do enjoy looking at ALL your photos.

Mike Cash · 01-05-2012, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Mike: It is not the lenses you use. It is you, the man behind the camera. I do enjoy looking at ALL your photos.

At any rate "forgotten roadside religious statues in rural Japan that nobody gives a second glance otherwise" is a niche that I have pretty much 100% to myself, which always helps. Cuts down on the chances of being unfavorably compared with somebody else, if nothing else.

I really do prefer that lens for that sort of stuff, although the lack of semi-modern coatings makes it kind of rough when I have to shoot too close to my light, even with a hood on it. Sort of washes things out, as you can see happened on the left of that last shot.

theunartist · 01-05-2012, 09:46 AM

K10D + Super Takumar 35/3.5

MobiusOne · 01-05-2012, 04:38 PM

The Auto-Takumar 55/1.8 (and 2.0) is truly a humble yet awesome piece of glass. I thought I could completely replace it with a Super-Tak 50/1.4 but found out the 55 still holds its own in certain aspects and couldn't let it go.
Great shots, guys!

Auto-Tak 55/1.8 on K-x; PDCU bleach bypass

Super Takumar on NEX-5N; straight-out-of-camera, default jpeg settings

natestation · 01-06-2012, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

I can not count how many different 50ish mm lenses I had on my K20d through the years it served me, but I am certain this lens (Auto Takumar 55mm f/1.8) was the sharpest and rendered most accuarately.

Great shot of the waterfall, I really like it!

captainbert · 01-06-2012, 08:53 PM

The standard here is really something amazing and its a treat to keep an eye on here. Seriously inspiring!

Mental Mars · 01-07-2012, 01:07 AM

My first post on this forum. I took this picture of Coca Cola bottles yesterday.

SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4 on a k-5.

Last edited by Mental Mars; 01-07-2012 at 10:25 AM.

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-07-2012, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by pontusadefjord

I haven't used my K200D much since I got into film and rangefinders, but recently got a great excuse to dig it out... I met an old colleague the other day, he had thought about me when going through his basement, since I "like old cameras". I went home with a bag containing a couple of SVs, extension tube, bellows and these beauties... A bit dusty from spending a lot of years in a bag, but I think they'll be fun

I have almost the same set. Get an adaptor and go have fun. Pay particular attention to the 200/3.5. There are a few of us here with that lens, and there are sample images in the sample forum. It is , I think the best 200 tak, and I prefer it to the SMC 200/4. The 85 is a good lens but take off any filters you consider, as it can have a lot of filter induced flare. The only difference between your set and mine is my 35 is the SMC tak F2

Mike Cash · 01-07-2012, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by Mental Mars

My first post on this forum. I took this picture of Coca Cola bottles yesterday.

SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4 on a k-5.

We're very pleased to have you with us. I'm afraid I don't see a photo in your post, though.

pontusadefjord · 01-07-2012, 07:08 AM

Here's one of my first shots with the 85/1.9 - I'm going to like this lens!

theunartist · 01-07-2012, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by pontusadefjord

Here's one of my first shots with the 85/1.9 - I'm going to like this lens!

That 85 IS hottie, nice stuff, nice work!

Mental Mars · 01-07-2012, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

We're very pleased to have you with us. I'm afraid I don't see a photo in your post, though.

I can't seem to get the photo to link from my Flickr. Trying to figure it out and I'll get it up ASAP!

abacus07 · 01-07-2012, 08:41 AM

All sizes | IMGP0446 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Here is your image. Nice.

Instead of copying the web address you need to right click the photo and select copyImageURL. It's frustrating because I post on 4-5 different forums and each has a different process for posting photos. But usually copyImageURL works.

Mental Mars · 01-07-2012, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by abacus07

All sizes | IMGP0446 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Here is your image. Nice.

Instead of copying the web address you need to right click the photo and select copyImageURL. It's frustrating because I post on 4-5 different forums and each has a different process for posting photos. But usually copyImageURL works.

Thanks for that. I'll edit it to that. This is why you are a Veteran Member and I'm not!

**Pepe Guitarra** · 01-07-2012, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by pontusadefjord

Here's one of my first shots with the 85/1.9 - I'm going to like this lens!

I do love this lens too. I have the SMC Takumar 85mm f1.9 and love it.

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01-04-2012, 11:47 PM - 1 Like	#9241
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Mike: It is not the lenses you use. It is you, the man behind the camera. I do enjoy looking at ALL your photos.

01-05-2012, 12:38 AM	#9242
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Mike: It is not the lenses you use. It is you, the man behind the camera. I do enjoy looking at ALL your photos. At any rate "forgotten roadside religious statues in rural Japan that nobody gives a second glance otherwise" is a niche that I have pretty much 100% to myself, which always helps. Cuts down on the chances of being unfavorably compared with somebody else, if nothing else. I really do prefer that lens for that sort of stuff, although the lack of semi-modern coatings makes it kind of rough when I have to shoot too close to my light, even with a hood on it. Sort of washes things out, as you can see happened on the left of that last shot.

01-05-2012, 09:46 AM	#9243
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	K10D + Super Takumar 35/3.5

01-05-2012, 04:38 PM	#9244
MobiusOne Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 46	The Auto-Takumar 55/1.8 (and 2.0) is truly a humble yet awesome piece of glass. I thought I could completely replace it with a Super-Tak 50/1.4 but found out the 55 still holds its own in certain aspects and couldn't let it go. Great shots, guys! Auto-Tak 55/1.8 on K-x; PDCU bleach bypass Super Takumar on NEX-5N; straight-out-of-camera, default jpeg settings

01-06-2012, 08:07 PM	#9245
natestation Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alaska Photos: Albums Posts: 135	Originally posted by Jewelltrail I can not count how many different 50ish mm lenses I had on my K20d through the years it served me, but I am certain this lens (Auto Takumar 55mm f/1.8) was the sharpest and rendered most accuarately. Great shot of the waterfall, I really like it!

01-06-2012, 08:53 PM	#9246
captainbert Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Derry Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 776	The standard here is really something amazing and its a treat to keep an eye on here. Seriously inspiring!

01-07-2012, 01:07 AM	#9247
Mental Mars Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 29	My first post on this forum. I took this picture of Coca Cola bottles yesterday. SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4 on a k-5. Last edited by Mental Mars; 01-07-2012 at 10:25 AM.

01-07-2012, 06:05 AM	#9248
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	Originally posted by pontusadefjord I haven't used my K200D much since I got into film and rangefinders, but recently got a great excuse to dig it out... I met an old colleague the other day, he had thought about me when going through his basement, since I "like old cameras". I went home with a bag containing a couple of SVs, extension tube, bellows and these beauties... A bit dusty from spending a lot of years in a bag, but I think they'll be fun I have almost the same set. Get an adaptor and go have fun. Pay particular attention to the 200/3.5. There are a few of us here with that lens, and there are sample images in the sample forum. It is , I think the best 200 tak, and I prefer it to the SMC 200/4. The 85 is a good lens but take off any filters you consider, as it can have a lot of filter induced flare. The only difference between your set and mine is my 35 is the SMC tak F2

01-07-2012, 06:08 AM	#9249
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Mental Mars My first post on this forum. I took this picture of Coca Cola bottles yesterday. SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4 on a k-5. We're very pleased to have you with us. I'm afraid I don't see a photo in your post, though.

01-07-2012, 07:08 AM	#9250
pontusadefjord Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Uppsala Photos: Gallery Posts: 111	Here's one of my first shots with the 85/1.9 - I'm going to like this lens!

01-07-2012, 07:50 AM	#9251
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by pontusadefjord Here's one of my first shots with the 85/1.9 - I'm going to like this lens! That 85 IS hottie, nice stuff, nice work!

01-07-2012, 08:31 AM	#9252
Mental Mars Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 29	Originally posted by Mike Cash We're very pleased to have you with us. I'm afraid I don't see a photo in your post, though. I can't seem to get the photo to link from my Flickr. Trying to figure it out and I'll get it up ASAP!

01-07-2012, 08:41 AM	#9253
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	All sizes \| IMGP0446 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Here is your image. Nice. Instead of copying the web address you need to right click the photo and select copyImageURL. It's frustrating because I post on 4-5 different forums and each has a different process for posting photos. But usually copyImageURL works.

01-07-2012, 09:29 AM	#9254
Mental Mars Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 29	Originally posted by abacus07 All sizes \| IMGP0446 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Here is your image. Nice. Instead of copying the web address you need to right click the photo and select copyImageURL. It's frustrating because I post on 4-5 different forums and each has a different process for posting photos. But usually copyImageURL works. Thanks for that. I'll edit it to that. This is why you are a Veteran Member and I'm not!

01-07-2012, 09:56 AM	#9255
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Originally posted by pontusadefjord Here's one of my first shots with the 85/1.9 - I'm going to like this lens! I do love this lens too. I have the SMC Takumar 85mm f1.9 and love it.