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Vindemiatrix · 10-22-2012, 01:14 PM

"Shoot raw, use a photo editor to adjust the white balance at a cooler temperature. It has the same effect and is less harmful for the lens."

I do that but it is annoying. I have a hard time with white balance.
Just took this one from my backyard, on k20, takumar 200 4

Mythmaker1972 · 10-22-2012, 05:02 PM

I'm happy to announce two new additions to my Takumar family!

I'd like to welcome the Super Takumar 24mm f/3.5 and the Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5 both of whom arrived happy and healthy to their new home.

On a more serious note, does anyone have any experience with M42 Takumar zoom lenses? Are there any worth taking a look at? Any that I'd be advised to stay away from?

**Tall Guy** · 10-23-2012, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by natestation

Foggy Bridge by natestation2 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4

Leads to the "How is it supported" question. Great shot!

**Tall Guy** · 10-23-2012, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by Vindemiatrix

"Shoot raw, use a photo editor to adjust the white balance at a cooler temperature. It has the same effect and is less harmful for the lens."

I do that but it is annoying. I have a hard time with white balance.
Just took this one from my backyard, on k20, takumar 200 4

No issues with this image.

Jarrod · 10-23-2012, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by Vindemiatrix

I have a question as well, my takumar 50 1.4 is very yellowed. I have had it by the window, sometimes closed, sometimes direct light for over 3 weeks. When using in low light and wide open it gives a terrible redish tinge. Outdoors with small or big apertures a terrible yellow tinge. Is hard to color correct the pictures (im just learning)

Shouldn't 3 weeks be enough? should I just put it in straight sun for another 3 weeks ? lol

Window glass pretty much blocks UV.. My 50 was also very yellow, I bought a UV compact fluroescent "party light" and put that up pretty close - 2-3 inches above - the rear element. I also put aluminium foil around the rest of the lens (the bulb sends off quite a bit of heat) including the front element .. set aperture wide open.. cleared it up great in about 5 days.

Cheers, Jarrod.

vladimiroltean · 10-23-2012, 03:20 PM

55/1.8

**wtlwdwgn** · 10-23-2012, 04:24 PM

Green&White, I really like the disappearing walkway. Very niocely taken.

**wtlwdwgn** · 10-23-2012, 04:39 PM

Out today with a couple of S-M-C Takumars on the K20D trying to get the last of the autumn color. Processed in LR 4.2.

1st the 85mm f/1.8, 1/250 @ f/5.6, ISO 100. EXIF sez 28mm but it be wrong!

100% Crop

Next the 50mm f/1.4, 1/2500 @ f/5.6, ISO 100.

1/4000 @ f/5.6.

**Green&White** · 10-24-2012, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Out today with a couple of S-M-C Takumars on the K20D trying to get the last of the autumn color....

Thanks! And you have got the colours very well... (nice lenses you have)

repaap · 10-24-2012, 09:44 AM

Stitcha with S.tak 28

shot WO @ 3.5

repaap · 10-24-2012, 09:47 AM

Few more, not stitch

S.Tak 28/3.5

s.tak 105/2.8

**Porga** · 10-24-2012, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by dude163

Porga that shot is awesome

Originally posted by Green&White

A great picture Porga!

Thanks!

theunartist · 10-24-2012, 07:58 PM

K10D + Super Takumar 105/2.8

**Pepe Guitarra** · 10-24-2012, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by theunartist

K10D + Super Takumar 105/2.8

Love the models!

theunartist · 10-25-2012, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Love the models!

Yes I agree, woman make the best models...

K10D + Super Takumar 105/2.8

10-23-2012, 03:20 PM	#10881
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	55/1.8 Last edited by vladimiroltean; 10-25-2012 at 01:43 PM.

10-23-2012, 04:39 PM	#10883
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Out today with a couple of S-M-C Takumars on the K20D trying to get the last of the autumn color. Processed in LR 4.2. 1st the 85mm f/1.8, 1/250 @ f/5.6, ISO 100. EXIF sez 28mm but it be wrong! 100% Crop Next the 50mm f/1.4, 1/2500 @ f/5.6, ISO 100. 1/4000 @ f/5.6. Last edited by wtlwdwgn; 10-23-2012 at 04:50 PM.

10-24-2012, 07:58 PM	#10888
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	K10D + Super Takumar 105/2.8 Last edited by theunartist; 10-24-2012 at 08:03 PM.

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10-22-2012, 01:14 PM	#10876
Vindemiatrix Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: las vegas Posts: 209	"Shoot raw, use a photo editor to adjust the white balance at a cooler temperature. It has the same effect and is less harmful for the lens." I do that but it is annoying. I have a hard time with white balance. Just took this one from my backyard, on k20, takumar 200 4

10-22-2012, 05:02 PM	#10877
Mythmaker1972 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 13	I'm happy to announce two new additions to my Takumar family! I'd like to welcome the Super Takumar 24mm f/3.5 and the Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5 both of whom arrived happy and healthy to their new home. On a more serious note, does anyone have any experience with M42 Takumar zoom lenses? Are there any worth taking a look at? Any that I'd be advised to stay away from?

10-23-2012, 03:33 AM	#10878
Tall Guy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manilla, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 96	Originally posted by natestation Foggy Bridge by natestation2 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 *Leads to the "How is it supported" question. Great shot!*

10-23-2012, 03:35 AM	#10879
Tall Guy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manilla, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 96	Originally posted by Vindemiatrix "Shoot raw, use a photo editor to adjust the white balance at a cooler temperature. It has the same effect and is less harmful for the lens." I do that but it is annoying. I have a hard time with white balance. Just took this one from my backyard, on k20, takumar 200 4 *No issues with this image.*

10-23-2012, 05:39 AM	#10880
Jarrod New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	Originally posted by Vindemiatrix I have a question as well, my takumar 50 1.4 is very yellowed. I have had it by the window, sometimes closed, sometimes direct light for over 3 weeks. When using in low light and wide open it gives a terrible redish tinge. Outdoors with small or big apertures a terrible yellow tinge. Is hard to color correct the pictures (im just learning) Shouldn't 3 weeks be enough? should I just put it in straight sun for another 3 weeks ? lol Window glass pretty much blocks UV.. My 50 was also very yellow, I bought a UV compact fluroescent "party light" and put that up pretty close - 2-3 inches above - the rear element. I also put aluminium foil around the rest of the lens (the bulb sends off quite a bit of heat) including the front element .. set aperture wide open.. cleared it up great in about 5 days. Cheers, Jarrod.

10-23-2012, 04:24 PM	#10882
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Green&White, I really like the disappearing walkway. Very niocely taken.

10-24-2012, 09:33 AM	#10884
Green&White Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Germany, Göttingen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 204	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Out today with a couple of S-M-C Takumars on the K20D trying to get the last of the autumn color.... Thanks! And you have got the colours very well... (nice lenses you have)

10-24-2012, 09:44 AM	#10885
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Stitcha with S.tak 28 shot WO @ 3.5

10-24-2012, 09:47 AM	#10886
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Few more, not stitch S.Tak 28/3.5 s.tak 105/2.8

10-24-2012, 02:26 PM	#10887
Porga Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 476	Originally posted by dude163 Porga that shot is awesome Originally posted by Green&White A great picture Porga! Thanks!

10-24-2012, 09:45 PM	#10889
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10-25-2012, 09:45 AM	#10890
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Love the models! Yes I agree, woman make the best models... K10D + Super Takumar 105/2.8

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