Takumar club

**Pepe Guitarra** · 04-10-2012, 04:31 PM

I like Mike's wisdom!

**Pepe Guitarra** · 04-10-2012, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by takpix

...I am in need of a good wide angle, I considered to
get the Tokina SL 17/3.5 (one got away from me for $205.00)
Anybody have any opinion or experience with this lens?

All I know is that I have had some wonderful shots with the kit lens at 18mm

**Porga** · 04-11-2012, 02:48 AM - **1 Like**

SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4

**Lowell Goudge** · 04-11-2012, 04:17 AM

Originally posted by takpix

I am in need of a good wide angle, I considered to
get the Tokina SL 17/3.5 (one got away from me for $205.00)
Anybody have any opinion or experience with this lens?

I went with the zenitar 16mm fisheye for the wide end of my M42 kit, at $180 new in M42 it seems like the right selection. So far I have been impressed with it

BBurton · 04-11-2012, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

.... Money comes and goes and can be made again; Takumars are out of production.

THAT is a powerful argument.

**Pepe Guitarra** · 04-11-2012, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by takpix

... I am not stating, with the above test, that any of them are bad ...

Good thing given that this is the Takumar Cult, I mean Club.

riff · 04-11-2012, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by takpix

Do not know what it is

It appears to be, variously known as, a pillar drill, post drill or drill press.

riff · 04-11-2012, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by takpix

Thanks!
Do you know this equipment?

Welcome!

I'm guessing it is a seed cleaner (shaker tray) of some sort.
And welcome to forums and the ~~cult~~ err club!

theunartist · 04-11-2012, 03:13 PM

Kx + SMC Takumar 50/1.4

https://picasaweb.google.com/theunartist/April2012?authuser=0&feat=directlink

jhboricua · 04-11-2012, 06:28 PM - **1 Like**

Hi,

I want to introduce myself. My name is Jose Hernandez. I've owned a K10d since it was released and just recently upgraded to a K5 via the link on this site. I must admit that until I got to this site I didn't know much about past Pentax lenses, much less the Takumars. Thanks to all you bastards, I just been brainwashed, all common sense gone. Resistance was futile. The more I read, the more obsessed I became.

Today I received my very first Takumars, a 50mm f/4 Macro-Takumar and a 105mm f/2.8 Auto-Takumar and I'm floored by the test pics I took. So thank you all, I'm a convert.

**Pepe Guitarra** · 04-11-2012, 06:44 PM

I guess bastard means "dear friends" in puertorrican! Welcome and I hope you post some pics of Mi Viejo San Juan.

BBurton · 04-11-2012, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

I guess bastard means "dear friends" in puertorrican!

margriet · 04-12-2012, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

I guess bastard means "dear friends" in puertorrican! Welcome and I hope you post some pics of Mi Viejo San Juan.

Or, it might be the PR - commercial people who want to sell us the best of the new - for the biggest price and with not the sturdy feel our old lenses have

I tested out the super tak 24/3.5 yesterday... in between rainclouds I biked out of the concrete jungle to see how infinity focus was doing.. wanted to try out some bracketing shots but after 2 shots battery was dead and I found out that I forgot my reserve... Luckely most takumar shots are right within 2 go´s !

and one rather uninspired shot taken in the garden later, it shows close focus capabilities :

another great lens added to my collection! it even came with hood and special pouch for the hood..

Mike Cash · 04-12-2012, 02:54 AM - **1 Like**

Pentax K-5
Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

Glenn72 · 04-12-2012, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by takpix

I am in need of a good wide angle, I considered to
get the Tokina SL 17/3.5 (one got away from me for $205.00)
Anybody have any opinion or experience with this lens?

For Wide Angle don´t overlook the SMC Takumar 24 f/3.5, I find that it works well on my Canon crop sensor (1.6x). I still have the Canon EF-S 10-22 but I only really use that for indoor shots or artistic shots to over emphasize the foreground.

I find the the 24mm even on a crop sensor camera is wide enough for general outdoor landscape shots.

Normally when I am out and about I carry the SMC Takumar 24 f/3.5, S-M-C Takumar 50mm f/1.4 and the SMC Takumar 135mm f/2.5 and I feel that I get the shots that I want.

I need to start using my SMC Takumar 35 f/2 more now that it has finished being deyellowed.

04-11-2012, 09:16 AM	#10055
BBurton Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 38	I'm Convinced ! Originally posted by Mike Cash .... Money comes and goes and can be made again; Takumars are out of production. THAT is a powerful argument.

04-11-2012, 08:45 PM	#10062
BBurton Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 38	Si! Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra I guess bastard means "dear friends" in puertorrican!

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04-10-2012, 04:31 PM	#10051
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04-10-2012, 09:12 PM	#10052
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04-11-2012, 11:38 AM	#10056
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Originally posted by takpix ... I am not stating, with the above test, that any of them are bad ... Good thing given that this is the Takumar Cult, I mean Club.

04-11-2012, 11:58 AM	#10057
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	Originally posted by takpix Do not know what it is It appears to be, variously known as, a pillar drill, post drill or drill press.

04-11-2012, 01:29 PM	#10058
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	Originally posted by takpix Thanks! Do you know this equipment? Welcome! I'm guessing it is a seed cleaner (shaker tray) of some sort. And welcome to forums and the ~~cult~~ err club!

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04-11-2012, 06:28 PM - 1 Like	#10060
jhboricua New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 19	Hi, I want to introduce myself. My name is Jose Hernandez. I've owned a K10d since it was released and just recently upgraded to a K5 via the link on this site. I must admit that until I got to this site I didn't know much about past Pentax lenses, much less the Takumars. Thanks to all you bastards, I just been brainwashed, all common sense gone. Resistance was futile. The more I read, the more obsessed I became. Today I received my very first Takumars, a 50mm f/4 Macro-Takumar and a 105mm f/2.8 Auto-Takumar and I'm floored by the test pics I took. So thank you all, I'm a convert.

04-11-2012, 06:44 PM	#10061
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	I guess bastard means "dear friends" in puertorrican! Welcome and I hope you post some pics of Mi Viejo San Juan.

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04-12-2012, 01:59 AM	#10063
margriet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 191	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra I guess bastard means "dear friends" in puertorrican! Welcome and I hope you post some pics of Mi Viejo San Juan. Or, it might be the PR - commercial people who want to sell us the best of the new - for the biggest price and with not the sturdy feel our old lenses have I tested out the super tak 24/3.5 yesterday... in between rainclouds I biked out of the concrete jungle to see how infinity focus was doing.. wanted to try out some bracketing shots but after 2 shots battery was dead and I found out that I forgot my reserve... Luckely most takumar shots are right within 2 go´s ! and one rather uninspired shot taken in the garden later, it shows close focus capabilities : another great lens added to my collection! it even came with hood and special pouch for the hood..

04-12-2012, 02:54 AM - 1 Like	#10064
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Pentax K-5 Takumar 105/2.8 (Preset)

04-12-2012, 11:09 AM	#10065
Glenn72 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Barcelona Posts: 87	Originally posted by takpix I am in need of a good wide angle, I considered to get the Tokina SL 17/3.5 (one got away from me for $205.00) Anybody have any opinion or experience with this lens? For Wide Angle don´t overlook the SMC Takumar 24 f/3.5, I find that it works well on my Canon crop sensor (1.6x). I still have the Canon EF-S 10-22 but I only really use that for indoor shots or artistic shots to over emphasize the foreground. I find the the 24mm even on a crop sensor camera is wide enough for general outdoor landscape shots. Normally when I am out and about I carry the SMC Takumar 24 f/3.5, S-M-C Takumar 50mm f/1.4 and the SMC Takumar 135mm f/2.5 and I feel that I get the shots that I want. I need to start using my SMC Takumar 35 f/2 more now that it has finished being deyellowed.