Takumar club

theunartist · 06-27-2013, 12:47 PM - **1 Like**

K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model Late Version)

tim60 · 06-28-2013, 01:42 AM

I am away at a conference just now and was one of the 'official' photographers.I brought STak 28/3.5 with 58mm filter. This lens had the front assembly become very loose (not the front elements structure, just the vanity ring and the outer section to which it is attached. I can hear at least one loose screw inside. Need to fix when I go home. That will probably be delayed until I buy some JIS screwdrivers.) That was my wide choice. I really felt I missed something wider after I had to retire it when it got extremely loose.
Also had the 55/1.8. This was good except it was a bit long for things such as pictures at dinner or when mingling among the crowd.
The SMC Tak 135/2.5, first version, was lovely to use in the indoor environment of dark presentation rooms. Of course there is the blue colour cast resulting from illumination largely from digital projectors.
And the STak 300/4 was lovely, after my temporary repair job with sticky tape. It is challenging to focus in dim light at f4 but when I get it it is good. Also it was nice to hold and use, even handheld at speeds like 1/15. Absolutely wonderful having SR in body! There were many failed shots of plenary speakers but some nice protraits ones of them speaking from the front row with the 300 that made it worth the effort. This one is great for candids of audience members.
The 55 was useful for catching award presentations witht he awardees on the stage and myself in the front row of the audience.

The other photographer was back again with his Canon with a few zooms and flash (repaired after it broke apart in Rome last year.)

The 28 did a good job of one of the Philadelphia mummer bands performing a couple of nights ago, in the convention center both with good broad lighting and upstairs in a dark space backlit with spotlights. (After that I had to retire it for repairs.)

**c.a.m** · 06-29-2013, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by theunartist

K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model Late Version)

The colour - wonderful, just wonderful! Thanks for posting.

Asahiflex · 06-30-2013, 10:48 AM - **1 Like**

Pentax K-5 paired with the 8-elements 50mm f/1.4 Super-Takumar:

theunartist · 07-01-2013, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by c.a.m

The colour - wonderful, just wonderful! Thanks for posting.

Thank you all! I'm surprised how well this Super Takumar did in such harsh lighting. I do use a hood but still surprising how well flare, CA and PF were controlled...

K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model Late Version)

rob1234 · 07-01-2013, 01:44 PM

Some MF Takumar action:

Pentax 67
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.4
Fuji Superia X-tra 400, pulled to ASA 200

gustenlehe · 07-03-2013, 11:49 AM

Here is my lenses from Left: 28mm 3.5, 35mm 3.5, 50mm 1.4, 55mm 2.0, 135 3.5.

And i have just bought a super macro-takumar 50mm 4.0

and here is twp taken with the 35 mm and rings

**birdman59** · 07-03-2013, 03:14 PM - **1 Like**

Too big....try the IMAX thread.

gustenlehe · 07-04-2013, 09:52 AM

is my pics to big or what du you mean?

rob1234 · 07-04-2013, 12:58 PM

P67
Tak 105/2.4

**chuck_c** · 07-04-2013, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by gustenlehe

Here is my lenses from Left: 28mm 3.5, 35mm 3.5, 50mm 1.4, 55mm 2.0, 135 3.5.

And i have just bought a super macro-takumar 50mm 4.0

and here is twp taken with the 35 mm and rings

Nice lens collection, and the water drop shot is excellent.

theunartist · 07-06-2013, 05:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gustenlehe

is my pics to big or what du you mean?

Your photos look fine/normal on my screen...

K10D + Super Takumar 35/3.5

eliasloarre · 07-07-2013, 03:13 AM

some bokeh examples, super multi coated takumar 28 f3.5, super takumar 55 f2 and super multi coated takumar 50 f1.4.
All taken in Andalusia, Spain.

vladimiroltean · 07-07-2013, 03:53 PM

Not a picture this time, but a lens.
This is the Frankenstein of two broken 50/1.4s. The focus is stiff, the glass is chipped, the exterior is all messed up, and the aperture is "manual" - the aperture ring is stuck, so is the auto-manual switch, so you have to spin the lens in order to open/close the diaphragm. All in all, it looks awful, but it still takes Takumar pictures (sorry for not-so-great picture, but I had to upload something to show what it's capable of).

ultraviolet · 07-07-2013, 08:59 PM - **1 Like**

07-03-2013, 11:49 AM	#11737
gustenlehe New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 12	my taks Here is my lenses from Left: 28mm 3.5, 35mm 3.5, 50mm 1.4, 55mm 2.0, 135 3.5. And i have just bought a super macro-takumar 50mm 4.0 and here is twp taken with the 35 mm and rings

07-07-2013, 03:13 AM	#11743
eliasloarre New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 14	takumar bokeh! some bokeh examples, super multi coated takumar 28 f3.5, super takumar 55 f2 and super multi coated takumar 50 f1.4. All taken in Andalusia, Spain. Attached Images

07-07-2013, 08:59 PM - 1 Like	#11745
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687	Nigel from Columbia Ice Field with S-M-C Tak 85mm f1.8

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06-27-2013, 12:47 PM - 1 Like	#11731
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model Late Version)

06-28-2013, 01:42 AM	#11732
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	I am away at a conference just now and was one of the 'official' photographers.I brought STak 28/3.5 with 58mm filter. This lens had the front assembly become very loose (not the front elements structure, just the vanity ring and the outer section to which it is attached. I can hear at least one loose screw inside. Need to fix when I go home. That will probably be delayed until I buy some JIS screwdrivers.) That was my wide choice. I really felt I missed something wider after I had to retire it when it got extremely loose. Also had the 55/1.8. This was good except it was a bit long for things such as pictures at dinner or when mingling among the crowd. The SMC Tak 135/2.5, first version, was lovely to use in the indoor environment of dark presentation rooms. Of course there is the blue colour cast resulting from illumination largely from digital projectors. And the STak 300/4 was lovely, after my temporary repair job with sticky tape. It is challenging to focus in dim light at f4 but when I get it it is good. Also it was nice to hold and use, even handheld at speeds like 1/15. Absolutely wonderful having SR in body! There were many failed shots of plenary speakers but some nice protraits ones of them speaking from the front row with the 300 that made it worth the effort. This one is great for candids of audience members. The 55 was useful for catching award presentations witht he awardees on the stage and myself in the front row of the audience. The other photographer was back again with his Canon with a few zooms and flash (repaired after it broke apart in Rome last year.) The 28 did a good job of one of the Philadelphia mummer bands performing a couple of nights ago, in the convention center both with good broad lighting and upstairs in a dark space backlit with spotlights. (After that I had to retire it for repairs.)

06-29-2013, 09:46 AM	#11733
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,193	Originally posted by theunartist K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model Late Version) The colour - wonderful, just wonderful! Thanks for posting.

06-30-2013, 10:48 AM - 1 Like	#11734
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Pentax K-5 paired with the 8-elements 50mm f/1.4 Super-Takumar:

07-01-2013, 09:10 AM	#11735
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by c.a.m The colour - wonderful, just wonderful! Thanks for posting. Thank you all! I'm surprised how well this Super Takumar did in such harsh lighting. I do use a hood but still surprising how well flare, CA and PF were controlled... K20D + Super Takumar 28/3.5 (First Model Late Version)

07-01-2013, 01:44 PM	#11736
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Some MF Takumar action: Pentax 67 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.4 Fuji Superia X-tra 400, pulled to ASA 200

07-03-2013, 03:14 PM - 1 Like	#11738
birdman59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Marietta, Oh Posts: 116	Too big....try the IMAX thread.

07-04-2013, 09:52 AM	#11739
gustenlehe New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 12	is my pics to big or what du you mean?

07-04-2013, 12:58 PM	#11740
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	P67 Tak 105/2.4

07-04-2013, 01:10 PM	#11741
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Originally posted by gustenlehe Here is my lenses from Left: 28mm 3.5, 35mm 3.5, 50mm 1.4, 55mm 2.0, 135 3.5. And i have just bought a super macro-takumar 50mm 4.0 and here is twp taken with the 35 mm and rings Nice lens collection, and the water drop shot is excellent.

07-06-2013, 05:41 AM - 1 Like	#11742
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by gustenlehe is my pics to big or what du you mean? Your photos look fine/normal on my screen... K10D + Super Takumar 35/3.5

07-07-2013, 03:53 PM	#11744
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	Not a picture this time, but a lens. This is the Frankenstein of two broken 50/1.4s. The focus is stiff, the glass is chipped, the exterior is all messed up, and the aperture is "manual" - the aperture ring is stuck, so is the auto-manual switch, so you have to spin the lens in order to open/close the diaphragm. All in all, it looks awful, but it still takes Takumar pictures (sorry for not-so-great picture, but I had to upload something to show what it's capable of).