Takumar club

Mechan1k · 07-14-2008, 02:50 PM

I need to stop looking in this thread ... I might just go an purchase a 55mm f/1.8 that is here in Aus .. it is only $35 I guess ... can't go wrong with that I guess. What's another Super Tak to add to the kit hey????

I just need a bigger bag just for the Taks along ... it's bigger than the rest of my "new" gear. I need to go and pick up my 35mm f/3.5 off Anne as well.

I need to sort out how I am going to add more to my Signature .. it says I can't add more to it now.

Nesster · 07-14-2008, 02:53 PM

But these are TINY lenses. The 55 and 35/3.5 wil fit in your mouth, though you'll look like some mutated chipmunk...

bruloup · 07-14-2008, 03:13 PM - **1 Like**

My new super Tak 55 1:2

thank you MR Sherman!

Fritz · 07-14-2008, 09:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Oh, I'm definitely a member of this club! The Takumars are my favorites.

Super Takumar 28mm f3.5

Super Takumar 35mm f3.5

Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Super Takumar 85mm f1.9

Super Takumar 135mm f3.5

Zewrak · 07-14-2008, 11:40 PM

There is a cheap 150/4 going on the US Ebay in a few hours. 50$ no bids.

Nesster · 07-16-2008, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Reflection in a polished stone slab....lest anyone should think there was something wrong with the lens.

LOL such a clear reflection makes me muse on the possibility of a stone slab SLR...

Mike Cash · 07-16-2008, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

LOL such a clear reflection makes me muse on the possibility of a stone slab SLR...

What do you think Fred used to take holiday snapshots of Wilma and BamBam?

jsherman999 · 07-16-2008, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

What do you think Fred used to take holiday snapshots of Wilma and BamBam?

rofl

And we can still use his lenses today! (with an a clamshell-to-K adapter)

Jerry Thirsty · 07-16-2008, 06:57 PM - **2 Likes**

Tele-Takumar 300/6.3:

Super Takumar 55/1.8:

Fritz · 07-17-2008, 06:16 AM

Great shot Mike, I really like the colors.

DaddyO · 07-17-2008, 07:40 AM - **1 Like**

Here is one from a SuperTakumar 55 2.0. I love these lenses! I have this one, the 35/3.5, and the 135/3.5. I almost never use my AF lenses any more.

Zewrak · 07-17-2008, 01:30 PM - **1 Like**

Super Takumar 20mm f/4.5

Super Takumar 55mm f/1.8

jsherman999 · 07-17-2008, 02:41 PM

Great stuff, not just the lenses, but the compositions. Some real photography going on here.

Mike, that 105 is blowing me away. Those shots are really, really nice. The B&W shot of the woman just looks perfectly exposed, the metal railing in the background reflects true-to-life, the 'metal' is reproduced perfectly. Nice stuff, truly.

bruloup · 07-17-2008, 03:39 PM - **1 Like**

Super Tak 55 1:2 just when you think you have a handle on LBA screwmounts reartheir ugly head

thank you mr. sherman

OrenMc · 07-17-2008, 04:50 PM

So I have been doing a little research on the adapters trying to find a genuine one. I am hearing some not so good stuff about adapters ( third party ) getting stuck on the camera and such.
Also, something about having to open the aperture manually or only being able to use lenses wide open because of a disabled pin or something.

I guess my question is, what are the concerns when useing one of these lenses? I was thinking I would be able to use it technically like a K or M series lens. Is that ture?

Thanks

07-17-2008, 07:40 AM - 1 Like	#56
DaddyO Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Marietta, GA (USA) Photos: Albums Posts: 44	Here is one from a SuperTakumar 55 2.0. I love these lenses! I have this one, the 35/3.5, and the 135/3.5. I almost never use my AF lenses any more. Attached Images Last edited by DaddyO; 07-17-2008 at 07:42 AM. Reason: the f2.0, not f1.8!

07-17-2008, 01:30 PM - 1 Like	#57
Zewrak Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nowhere, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 654	Super Takumar 20mm f/4.5 Super Takumar 55mm f/1.8 Super Takumar 55mm f/1.8

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07-14-2008, 02:50 PM	#46
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	I need to stop looking in this thread ... I might just go an purchase a 55mm f/1.8 that is here in Aus .. it is only $35 I guess ... can't go wrong with that I guess. What's another Super Tak to add to the kit hey???? I just need a bigger bag just for the Taks along ... it's bigger than the rest of my "new" gear. I need to go and pick up my 35mm f/3.5 off Anne as well. I need to sort out how I am going to add more to my Signature .. it says I can't add more to it now.

07-14-2008, 02:53 PM	#47
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	But these are TINY lenses. The 55 and 35/3.5 wil fit in your mouth, though you'll look like some mutated chipmunk...

07-14-2008, 03:13 PM - 1 Like	#48
bruloup Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sugar Notch PA Posts: 206	My new super Tak 55 1:2 thank you MR Sherman!

07-14-2008, 09:17 PM - 2 Likes	#49
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	Oh, I'm definitely a member of this club! The Takumars are my favorites. Super Takumar 28mm f3.5 Super Takumar 35mm f3.5 Super Takumar 55mm f1.8 Super Takumar 85mm f1.9 Super Takumar 135mm f3.5

07-14-2008, 11:40 PM	#50
Zewrak Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nowhere, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 654	There is a cheap 150/4 going on the US Ebay in a few hours. 50$ no bids.

07-16-2008, 07:15 AM	#51
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike Cash Reflection in a polished stone slab....lest anyone should think there was something wrong with the lens. LOL such a clear reflection makes me muse on the possibility of a stone slab SLR...

07-16-2008, 12:45 PM	#52
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Nesster LOL such a clear reflection makes me muse on the possibility of a stone slab SLR... What do you think Fred used to take holiday snapshots of Wilma and BamBam?

07-16-2008, 01:43 PM	#53
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Mike Cash What do you think Fred used to take holiday snapshots of Wilma and BamBam? rofl And we can still use his lenses today! (with an a clamshell-to-K adapter)

07-16-2008, 06:57 PM - 2 Likes	#54
Jerry Thirsty Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bronson, Missouri Posts: 72	Tele-Takumar 300/6.3: Super Takumar 55/1.8:

07-17-2008, 06:16 AM	#55
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	Great shot Mike, I really like the colors.

07-17-2008, 02:41 PM	#58
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Great stuff, not just the lenses, but the compositions. Some real photography going on here. Mike, that 105 is blowing me away. Those shots are really, really nice. The B&W shot of the woman just looks perfectly exposed, the metal railing in the background reflects true-to-life, the 'metal' is reproduced perfectly. Nice stuff, truly.

07-17-2008, 03:39 PM - 1 Like	#59
bruloup Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sugar Notch PA Posts: 206	Super Tak 55 1:2 just when you think you have a handle on LBA screwmounts reartheir ugly head thank you mr. sherman

07-17-2008, 04:50 PM	#60
OrenMc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,901	So I have been doing a little research on the adapters trying to find a genuine one. I am hearing some not so good stuff about adapters ( third party ) getting stuck on the camera and such. Also, something about having to open the aperture manually or only being able to use lenses wide open because of a disabled pin or something. I guess my question is, what are the concerns when useing one of these lenses? I was thinking I would be able to use it technically like a K or M series lens. Is that ture? Thanks