Takumar club

Mechan1k · 07-11-2008, 04:35 AM

I have seen similar as well ... I think Chinese and Korean have something similar ... there are different types of figurine cats from what I have seen as well.

OrenMc · 07-11-2008, 06:08 AM

Nice shot fearview, wish I could see larger size to check out the bokeh.

I have a question about the Tak 85's. I see they get a pretty good review in the lens data base. Anyone have more shots taken with this lens. 85 f/ 1.8 or 1.9 ? Any info would be great.

Thanks a bunch!

jsherman999 · 07-11-2008, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by OrenMc

Nice shot fearview, wish I could see larger size to check out the bokeh.

I have a question about the Tak 85's. I see they get a pretty good review in the lens data base. Anyone have more shots taken with this lens. 85 f/ 1.8 or 1.9 ? Any info would be great.

Thanks a bunch!

There have been several shots posted in this thread taken by the Super Takumar 85mm f/1.9. Simon is now the proud owner of my copy, but here are some shots I've taken with it before.

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Mechan1k · 07-11-2008, 12:18 PM

Definitely proud owner of the 85mm ... Jay it's an immaculate lens indeed ... especially for it's age.

All my 85mm f/1.9 shots are here:
Mechan1k/M42 Lenses/Super Takumar 85mm - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

But it is pretty much most of what I have posted though.
I need to get out more ... and upload more when i get a chance really.

fearview · 07-11-2008, 04:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OrenMc

Nice shot fearview, wish I could see larger size to check out the bokeh.

I have a question about the Tak 85's. I see they get a pretty good review in the lens data base. Anyone have more shots taken with this lens. 85 f/ 1.8 or 1.9 ? Any info would be great.

Thanks a bunch!

==

oke for now i upload this one.

K10D + Super Multi Coated Macro Takumar 50mm F/4

filmamigo · 07-11-2008, 08:04 PM

Takumar (Bayonet) 135 2.5, shot on a Program Plus with AGFA Silvertone 400.

By davidwscott at 2008-07-11

By DavidWScott at 2008-07-11

By davidwscott at 2008-07-11

Nesster · 07-12-2008, 04:01 AM - **1 Like**

I can immediately see the issue with the bayonet Tak - it can't spell Falafel!

Excellent results.

Damn you all with your macros... I need a couple... and Mike, you have to stop that bad habit, haven't you slept enough in life already?

spotmatic + s-m-c 35/3.5

Last edited by Blue; 01-30-2015 at 03:44 PM. Reason: missing image

Mike Cash · 07-12-2008, 07:17 AM

Very beautiful set of nesting dolls there.

woof · 07-12-2008, 01:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Asahi AP with 1957 Takumar 55mm f/2.2. I just love the look of this photo.

Stratman · 07-13-2008, 06:59 PM - **1 Like**

A few more with the Super Multi Coated 50 mm f 1.4

stevebrot · 07-13-2008, 07:40 PM

Spending too much time lurking on this thread has finally had the inevitable result. A Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4 is on its way as soon as I complete payment. The "buy it now" price was a little over my limit, but the lens appears to be in good cosmetic shape. I thought I had kicked LBA habit and now here I am...fallen off the wagon and solidly in the gutter...again.

Steve

Mike Cash · 07-14-2008, 03:10 AM

Love the first and third photos, Stratman.

Steve, take comfort that the Takumar addiction at least has the benefit of being probably the cheapest form of LBA. And there's no denying that the glass is great.

Spotmatic ESII / S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8

Spotmatic ESII / Super Takumar 200/4

K100D / S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8

jsherman999 · 07-14-2008, 07:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Super Takumars and Pentax-M's are actually more addicting to me than new DA*
or limited lenses. The colors/contrast of the Super Taks are incredible, but it's
also because I know I could build a whole collection of Super Taks or M's for the
cost of one DA* lens. I think all the Super Taks and M's in my sig cost less
than my DA 16-50 (leaving out the M 85 f/2 and 100 2.8).

The Super Tak 35 f/3.5 seems to be the only lens that gets this particular
shade of red "correct" right out of the camera:

Same here with this pink:

And it seems to handle subtle shades of white very nicely, without
succumbing to blow-out:

stevebrot · 07-14-2008, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Love the first and third photos, Stratman.

Steve, take comfort that the Takumar addiction at least has the benefit of being probably the cheapest form of LBA. And there's no denying that the glass is great.

Yep, you're right about the expense factor unless, of course you consider satisfying LBA with off-brands! Doing that is truly cheap!

Nesster · 07-14-2008, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

Both with Fujica ST-605 and Super Tak 50/1.4

07-11-2008, 06:08 AM	#32
OrenMc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,901	Nice shot fearview, wish I could see larger size to check out the bokeh. I have a question about the Tak 85's. I see they get a pretty good review in the lens data base. Anyone have more shots taken with this lens. 85 f/ 1.8 or 1.9 ? Any info would be great. Thanks a bunch! Last edited by OrenMc; 07-11-2008 at 06:36 AM.

07-11-2008, 04:43 PM - 1 Like	#35
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	Originally posted by OrenMc Nice shot fearview, wish I could see larger size to check out the bokeh. I have a question about the Tak 85's. I see they get a pretty good review in the lens data base. Anyone have more shots taken with this lens. 85 f/ 1.8 or 1.9 ? Any info would be great. Thanks a bunch! == oke for now i upload this one. K10D + Super Multi Coated Macro Takumar 50mm F/4 Last edited by fearview; 07-13-2008 at 06:34 AM.

07-14-2008, 03:10 AM	#42
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Love the first and third photos, Stratman. Steve, take comfort that the Takumar addiction at least has the benefit of being probably the cheapest form of LBA. And there's no denying that the glass is great. Spotmatic ESII / S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8 Spotmatic ESII / Super Takumar 200/4 K100D / S-M-C Takumar 105/2.8 Last edited by Blue; 01-30-2015 at 03:45 PM. Reason: missing images

07-14-2008, 07:53 AM - 2 Likes	#43
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Super Takumars and Pentax-M's are actually more addicting to me than new DA* or limited lenses. The colors/contrast of the Super Taks are incredible, but it's also because I know I could build a whole collection of Super Taks or M's for the cost of one DA* lens. I think all the Super Taks and M's in my sig cost less than my DA 16-50 (leaving out the M 85 f/2 and 100 2.8). The Super Tak 35 f/3.5 seems to be the only lens that gets this particular shade of red "correct" right out of the camera: Same here with this pink: And it seems to handle subtle shades of white very nicely, without succumbing to blow-out: Last edited by jsherman999; 07-14-2008 at 08:05 AM.

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07-11-2008, 04:35 AM	#31
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	I have seen similar as well ... I think Chinese and Korean have something similar ... there are different types of figurine cats from what I have seen as well.

07-11-2008, 11:56 AM	#33
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by OrenMc Nice shot fearview, wish I could see larger size to check out the bokeh. I have a question about the Tak 85's. I see they get a pretty good review in the lens data base. Anyone have more shots taken with this lens. 85 f/ 1.8 or 1.9 ? Any info would be great. Thanks a bunch! There have been several shots posted in this thread taken by the Super Takumar 85mm f/1.9. Simon is now the proud owner of my copy, but here are some shots I've taken with it before. .

07-11-2008, 12:18 PM	#34
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Definitely proud owner of the 85mm ... Jay it's an immaculate lens indeed ... especially for it's age. All my 85mm f/1.9 shots are here: Mechan1k/M42 Lenses/Super Takumar 85mm - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting But it is pretty much most of what I have posted though. I need to get out more ... and upload more when i get a chance really.

07-11-2008, 08:04 PM	#36
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	Takumar (Bayonet) 135 2.5, shot on a Program Plus with AGFA Silvertone 400. By davidwscott at 2008-07-11 By DavidWScott at 2008-07-11 By davidwscott at 2008-07-11

07-12-2008, 04:01 AM - 1 Like	#37
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	I can immediately see the issue with the bayonet Tak - it can't spell Falafel! Excellent results. Damn you all with your macros... I need a couple... and Mike, you have to stop that bad habit, haven't you slept enough in life already? spotmatic + s-m-c 35/3.5 Last edited by Blue; 01-30-2015 at 03:44 PM. Reason: missing image

07-12-2008, 07:17 AM	#38
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Very beautiful set of nesting dolls there.

07-12-2008, 01:18 PM - 2 Likes	#39
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Asahi AP with 1957 Takumar 55mm f/2.2. I just love the look of this photo.

07-13-2008, 06:59 PM - 1 Like	#40
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	A few more with the Super Multi Coated 50 mm f 1.4

07-13-2008, 07:40 PM	#41
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Spending too much time lurking on this thread has finally had the inevitable result. A Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4 is on its way as soon as I complete payment. The "buy it now" price was a little over my limit, but the lens appears to be in good cosmetic shape. I thought I had kicked LBA habit and now here I am...fallen off the wagon and solidly in the gutter...again. Steve

07-14-2008, 09:20 AM	#44
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Mike Cash Love the first and third photos, Stratman. Steve, take comfort that the Takumar addiction at least has the benefit of being probably the cheapest form of LBA. And there's no denying that the glass is great. Yep, you're right about the expense factor unless, of course you consider satisfying LBA with off-brands! Doing that is truly cheap!

07-14-2008, 02:47 PM - 1 Like	#45
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	Both with Fujica ST-605 and Super Tak 50/1.4