Takumar club

OrenMc · 07-25-2008, 06:12 AM

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Won a Super Tak 85mm 1.9 on ebay finally, good price of $230. can't wait to get it and post some photos. Hope the condition is great like it states. It will be my first Tak

Fritz · 07-25-2008, 09:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OrenMc

Won a Super Tak 85mm 1.9 on ebay finally, good price of $230. can't wait to get it and post some photos. Hope the condition is great like it states. It will be my first Tak

Congrats, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Super Takumar 85mm f1.9

Zewrak · 07-25-2008, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by OrenMc

Won a Super Tak 85mm 1.9 on ebay finally, good price of $230. can't wait to get it and post some photos. Hope the condition is great like it states. It will be my first Tak

I won one today aswell

Pentax 85mm SLR lens on eBay, also To Fit Pentax, For 35mm SLR, Camera Lenses, Photography (end time 25-Jul-08 17:41:49 BST)

*rubs*

Fritz · 07-25-2008, 11:09 AM - **2 Likes**

I was bored one evening, so I picked up my camera to find something to shoot and came up with this. At least it provided me an evenings worth of entertainment.

Super Takumar 55 f1.8

jsherman999 · 07-25-2008, 09:20 PM

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A few more from the 150 f/4:

Cropped:

Infinity focus:

Cropped:

Looking at ants!

Fl_Gulfer · 07-26-2008, 09:30 AM

I just picked up a nice 200mm f4. I put it on my K20 and when I went the take it off the adapter stayed on the camera. What is the easiest way to get it off?

Ain't she pretty? What is the Auto/Man switch do and how and when do you use it? It also came with a hard case. all for 55 bucks.

jsherman999 · 07-26-2008, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

I just picked up a nice 200mm f4. I put it on my K20 and when I went the take it off the adapter stayed on the camera. What is the easiest way to get it off?

If it's a genuine Pentax adapter, just use your fingernail to pull the little locking clip/flange in one of those spaces and rotate it. After it rotaes about 1/4 turn or so, you can just pull it out.

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Zewrak · 07-26-2008, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

I just picked up a nice 200mm f4. I put it on my K20 and when I went the take it off the adapter stayed on the camera. What is the easiest way to get it off?

Ain't she pretty? What is the Auto/Man switch do and how and when do you use it?

I don't understand your question... Why would you want to get it off? I think you meant to ask, "What lense to get next, now that my camera is modifed into superiorness?"

Fl_Gulfer · 07-26-2008, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

If it's a genuine Pentax adapter, just use your fingernail to pull the little locking clip/flange in one of those spaces and rotate it. After it rotaes about 1/4 turn or so, you can just pull it out.

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Cool!! Thanks
And what about the Auto/Manual switch?

Mike Cash · 07-26-2008, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

Cool!! Thanks
And what about the Auto/Manual switch?

It only really applies for cameras originally designed to use M42 lenses. For the camera you have you need to leave it so the "Manual" part is visible. That will let you actually adjust the aperture with the ring. Look through the viewfinder as you turn the ring; if you see a darkening of the scene then everything is jake. Alternately, look down the lens barrel from the front end as you turn the aperture ring and you'll see the blades moving; that will tell you the switch is in the right position.

Leave it in "Auto" and it won't matter what aperture you set....it will always be wide open. The camera has no mechanical means of shutting down the aperture like it does on K-mount lenses.

Fritz · 07-26-2008, 08:18 PM - **1 Like**

A few from today.

Super Takumar 85mm f1.9

Fl_Gulfer · 07-26-2008, 08:51 PM

Anyone have a Super Takumar 400mm f5.6 and if so are they any good? Or worth 350.00 dollars.
Great shots everyone, I'm realy liking this 200 f4

Fl_Gulfer · 07-26-2008, 09:00 PM

Oh here is a shot I took of the wife heading to the pool. To hot to walk I guess.

**Canada_Rockies** · 07-26-2008, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

Anyone have a Super Takumar 400mm f5.6 and if so are they any good? Or worth 350.00 dollars.
Great shots everyone, I'm realy liking this 200 f4

The Super Takumar is the same lens design as my M 400/5.6 and the K 400/5.6 before it. I would personally want one with any combination of Super Multi Coated / S-M-C / SMC to reduce the fringing to a tolerable level. In high contrast situations my lens tends to have a lot of red fringing. In normal contrast situations, I am very happy with it. There are some shots in my Flickr site that I took with the M 400/5.6 (It's SMC, of course).

Arjay Bee · 07-27-2008, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

From wetlands near home a carnivorous pitcher plant:

From bush in front of house:

Macro Takumar Preset 50mm

07-25-2008, 09:56 AM	#138
Zewrak Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nowhere, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 654	Originally posted by OrenMc Won a Super Tak 85mm 1.9 on ebay finally, good price of $230. can't wait to get it and post some photos. Hope the condition is great like it states. It will be my first Tak I won one today aswell Pentax 85mm SLR lens on eBay, also To Fit Pentax, For 35mm SLR, Camera Lenses, Photography (end time 25-Jul-08 17:41:49 BST) rubs Last edited by Zewrak; 07-25-2008 at 10:14 AM.

07-25-2008, 09:20 PM	#140
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	S-M-C Takumar 150mm f/4 . A few more from the 150 f/4: Cropped: Infinity focus: Cropped: Looking at ants! Last edited by jsherman999; 07-25-2008 at 10:54 PM.

07-26-2008, 09:30 AM	#141
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	I just picked up a nice 200mm f4. I put it on my K20 and when I went the take it off the adapter stayed on the camera. What is the easiest way to get it off? Ain't she pretty? What is the Auto/Man switch do and how and when do you use it? It also came with a hard case. all for 55 bucks. Last edited by Blue; 01-30-2015 at 04:00 PM. Reason: missing image

07-26-2008, 04:15 PM	#145
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer Cool!! Thanks And what about the Auto/Manual switch? It only really applies for cameras originally designed to use M42 lenses. For the camera you have you need to leave it so the "Manual" part is visible. That will let you actually adjust the aperture with the ring. Look through the viewfinder as you turn the ring; if you see a darkening of the scene then everything is jake. Alternately, look down the lens barrel from the front end as you turn the aperture ring and you'll see the blades moving; that will tell you the switch is in the right position. Leave it in "Auto" and it won't matter what aperture you set....it will always be wide open. The camera has no mechanical means of shutting down the aperture like it does on K-mount lenses. Last edited by Blue; 01-30-2015 at 04:01 PM. Reason: missing image

07-27-2008, 06:02 AM - 1 Like	#150
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	From wetlands near home a carnivorous pitcher plant: From bush in front of house: Macro Takumar Preset 50mm Last edited by Arjay Bee; 07-27-2008 at 06:07 AM. Reason: Plus picture

07-25-2008, 06:12 AM	#136
OrenMc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,901	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Won a Super Tak 85mm 1.9 on ebay finally, good price of $230. can't wait to get it and post some photos. Hope the condition is great like it states. It will be my first Tak

07-25-2008, 09:15 AM - 1 Like	#137
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	Originally posted by OrenMc Won a Super Tak 85mm 1.9 on ebay finally, good price of $230. can't wait to get it and post some photos. Hope the condition is great like it states. It will be my first Tak Congrats, I'm sure you will enjoy it. Super Takumar 85mm f1.9

07-25-2008, 11:09 AM - 2 Likes	#139
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	I was bored one evening, so I picked up my camera to find something to shoot and came up with this. At least it provided me an evenings worth of entertainment. Super Takumar 55 f1.8

07-26-2008, 09:48 AM	#142
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer I just picked up a nice 200mm f4. I put it on my K20 and when I went the take it off the adapter stayed on the camera. What is the easiest way to get it off? If it's a genuine Pentax adapter, just use your fingernail to pull the little locking clip/flange in one of those spaces and rotate it. After it rotaes about 1/4 turn or so, you can just pull it out. .

07-26-2008, 09:56 AM	#143
Zewrak Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nowhere, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 654	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer I just picked up a nice 200mm f4. I put it on my K20 and when I went the take it off the adapter stayed on the camera. What is the easiest way to get it off? Ain't she pretty? What is the Auto/Man switch do and how and when do you use it? I don't understand your question... Why would you want to get it off? I think you meant to ask, "What lense to get next, now that my camera is modifed into superiorness?"

07-26-2008, 10:23 AM	#144
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Originally posted by jsherman999 If it's a genuine Pentax adapter, just use your fingernail to pull the little locking clip/flange in one of those spaces and rotate it. After it rotaes about 1/4 turn or so, you can just pull it out. . Cool!! Thanks And what about the Auto/Manual switch?

07-26-2008, 08:18 PM - 1 Like	#146
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	A few from today. Super Takumar 85mm f1.9

07-26-2008, 08:51 PM	#147
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Anyone have a Super Takumar 400mm f5.6 and if so are they any good? Or worth 350.00 dollars. Great shots everyone, I'm realy liking this 200 f4

07-26-2008, 09:00 PM	#148
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Oh here is a shot I took of the wife heading to the pool. To hot to walk I guess.

07-26-2008, 09:13 PM	#149
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer Anyone have a Super Takumar 400mm f5.6 and if so are they any good? Or worth 350.00 dollars. Great shots everyone, I'm realy liking this 200 f4 The Super Takumar is the same lens design as my M 400/5.6 and the K 400/5.6 before it. I would personally want one with any combination of Super Multi Coated / S-M-C / SMC to reduce the fringing to a tolerable level. In high contrast situations my lens tends to have a lot of red fringing. In normal contrast situations, I am very happy with it. There are some shots in my Flickr site that I took with the M 400/5.6 (It's SMC, of course).

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