Takumar club

**paulh** · 03-13-2015, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by Bob Conrad

This is the lens that focuses 1:1 in the 35mm format, even closer on my K-500.

Beautiful images!

repaap · 03-13-2015, 11:30 AM - **2 Likes**

s.tak 28/3.5

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-13-2015, 01:37 PM

Nice oxymoron.

**dunerunner** · 03-13-2015, 07:50 PM - **1 Like**

Ideal Southern California afternoon...ST 35 3.5

Auzzie-Phoenix · 03-13-2015, 09:48 PM

Not the greatest images to use as my first entries in the tak club thread, but they're the best I've got due to work schedule:

These were taken 3/11/15 at Prince Gallitzin State Park, Fallentimber, PA. That trip also marks my first attempt at B&W photography (i much prefer color photos normally). Images x-posted from post your photos.

wkraus · 03-13-2015, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix

Not the greatest images to use as my first entries in the tak club thread, but they're the best I've got due to work schedule:

These were taken 3/11/15 at Prince Gallitzin State Park, Fallentimber, PA. That trip also marks my first attempt at B&W photography (i much prefer color photos normally). Images x-posted from post your photos.

#2 is quite nice, although a little dark. Are these in-camera B&W shots? I find that mostly B&W needs quite a bit more contrast that colour, but I find it easier to add it in PP.

theunartist · 03-14-2015, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by repaap

s.tak 28/3.5

+1 for this!

All around great image, this one has IMHO, unbeatable composition, which in the visual art world is job #1...

Bob Conrad · 03-14-2015, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

I keep a cheap adapter semi-permanently attached to each Takumar with a tiny dab of the lowest strength Loctite (with the clip on the adapter removed, of course). I can understand why collectors would prefer to leave their Taks as native screw mounts, but personally I think of my lenses as day-to-day shooters, and life out on Dartmoor is a lot quicker and easier with them adapted to K mount.

On a side note, because I'm not a collector I've saved a lot of money in auctions by buying cosmetically grungy examples that nobody else seemed to want. A couple of scratches on the front element is no big deal, and the only thing that will scare me off a lens is serious fungus.

Ditto. I do exactly the same. Careful which cheap adapter though. I recently got one from china that makes the lens fit only upside down. Very awkward when setting aperture. I also like to dremmel a mark on the lens base so it locks like a k mount.

manntax · 03-14-2015, 07:26 AM

At last..

My new pup has just arrived, for an awful loads of money

I finally got this beauty - shot with Super Takumar 50mm (8 elements) @ F/1.4 - it will be fun to compare these two side by side , at least by the size of it that SMC-A 50mm F1.2 is really intimidating my cherished 50mm ST... good times ahead

repaap · 03-14-2015, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by theunartist

+1 for this!

All around great image, this one has IMHO, unbeatable composition, which in the visual art world is job #1...

Thank you very much.

Auzzie-Phoenix · 03-14-2015, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by wkraus

#2 is quite nice, although a little dark. Are these in-camera B&W shots? I find that mostly B&W needs quite a bit more contrast that colour, but I find it easier to add it in PP.

Yes, they are in-camera jpeg, resampled to 25% of original size. Because I'm lazy and raw makes me do work... lol. I'm rather pleased with the sharpness and clarity of the lens, but I definitely need to find time to do the UV treatment as the yellowing does affect the image in the end. As for darkness, I'm thinking I was only about 1/2 stop underexposed.

repaap · 03-14-2015, 10:38 AM

Here is some more.
(single in so one shot every day...)
28/3.5

(almost B/W originally)

Stavri · 03-14-2015, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by manntax

At last..

My new pup has just arrived, for an awful loads of money

I finally got this beauty - shot with Super Takumar 50mm (8 elements) @ F/1.4 - it will be fun to compare these two side by side , at least by the size of it that SMC-A 50mm F1.2 is really intimidating my cherished 50mm ST... good times ahead

Looking forward to your comparative study ( I also have both lenses, the super tak 8 elements it's pure magic

pentaxk3user · 03-14-2015, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by tim60

It has gone up a bit now. A year ago I got my 85/1.9 STak for what I then believed to be a good price of USD213.39. Usually the SMC and S versions go for about the same. Prices do vary wildly. Mine was a BIN eBay but bare lens, no extras. Could go as high as 300-350 if the seller is offering to all countries.

Tim I have let about 10 of this lens get away for less than this one went for . I'll know next time . Will you post some photos you took with is lens . And how do you like it .

Mike Bokeh · 03-14-2015, 04:06 PM

Hello, everyone.

Here is a portrait comparison between my Takumar 55mm f2.2, and my DA70mm.

The exif for the Tak is off; it's the 55, not the 100.

The lighting is similar, though not exactly the same.

The Takumar image was shot at f4.0, the DA70 @ f2.8. Both images similarly processed in Lightroom.

The composition, and background inspection were done much more quickly than I usually do, but at a model workshop you can't take all the time you want get these to your liking.

First, the Takumar, then, the DA70mm.

Given that not all the conditions were the same for both images, I find the Tak not as sharp as the DA70, but still has that signature creaminess to it.

The Tak is also slower to use, as it's manual focus, but if you have the time, it is a nice portrait lens.

I still want to do a test with all parameters equal.

Mike

03-13-2015, 09:48 PM	#13355
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020	Not the greatest images to use as my first entries in the tak club thread, but they're the best I've got due to work schedule: These were taken 3/11/15 at Prince Gallitzin State Park, Fallentimber, PA. That trip also marks my first attempt at B&W photography (i much prefer color photos normally). Images x-posted from post your photos. Last edited by Auzzie-Phoenix; 03-13-2015 at 09:58 PM.

03-14-2015, 07:26 AM	#13359
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	At last.. My new pup has just arrived, for an awful loads of money I finally got this beauty - shot with Super Takumar 50mm (8 elements) @ F/1.4 - it will be fun to compare these two side by side , at least by the size of it that SMC-A 50mm F1.2 is really intimidating my cherished 50mm ST... good times ahead Attached Images Last edited by manntax; 03-14-2015 at 07:59 AM.

03-14-2015, 04:06 PM	#13365
Mike Bokeh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Hello, everyone. Here is a portrait comparison between my Takumar 55mm f2.2, and my DA70mm. The exif for the Tak is off; it's the 55, not the 100. The lighting is similar, though not exactly the same. The Takumar image was shot at f4.0, the DA70 @ f2.8. Both images similarly processed in Lightroom. The composition, and background inspection were done much more quickly than I usually do, but at a model workshop you can't take all the time you want get these to your liking. First, the Takumar, then, the DA70mm. Given that not all the conditions were the same for both images, I find the Tak not as sharp as the DA70, but still has that signature creaminess to it. The Tak is also slower to use, as it's manual focus, but if you have the time, it is a nice portrait lens. I still want to do a test with all parameters equal. Mike Last edited by Mike Bokeh; 04-30-2017 at 10:41 AM.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,252	Originally posted by Bob Conrad This is the lens that focuses 1:1 in the 35mm format, even closer on my K-500. Beautiful images!

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03-13-2015, 11:47 PM	#13356
wkraus Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Near Vienna, Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,057	Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix Not the greatest images to use as my first entries in the tak club thread, but they're the best I've got due to work schedule: These were taken 3/11/15 at Prince Gallitzin State Park, Fallentimber, PA. That trip also marks my first attempt at B&W photography (i much prefer color photos normally). Images x-posted from post your photos. #2 is quite nice, although a little dark. Are these in-camera B&W shots? I find that mostly B&W needs quite a bit more contrast that colour, but I find it easier to add it in PP.

03-14-2015, 03:23 AM	#13357
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by repaap s.tak 28/3.5 +1 for this! All around great image, this one has IMHO, unbeatable composition, which in the visual art world is job #1...

03-14-2015, 06:32 AM	#13358
Bob Conrad New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Oklahoma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave I keep a cheap adapter semi-permanently attached to each Takumar with a tiny dab of the lowest strength Loctite (with the clip on the adapter removed, of course). I can understand why collectors would prefer to leave their Taks as native screw mounts, but personally I think of my lenses as day-to-day shooters, and life out on Dartmoor is a lot quicker and easier with them adapted to K mount. On a side note, because I'm not a collector I've saved a lot of money in auctions by buying cosmetically grungy examples that nobody else seemed to want. A couple of scratches on the front element is no big deal, and the only thing that will scare me off a lens is serious fungus. Ditto. I do exactly the same. Careful which cheap adapter though. I recently got one from china that makes the lens fit only upside down. Very awkward when setting aperture. I also like to dremmel a mark on the lens base so it locks like a k mount.

03-14-2015, 08:56 AM	#13360
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by theunartist +1 for this! All around great image, this one has IMHO, unbeatable composition, which in the visual art world is job #1... Thank you very much.

03-14-2015, 09:51 AM	#13361
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020	Originally posted by wkraus #2 is quite nice, although a little dark. Are these in-camera B&W shots? I find that mostly B&W needs quite a bit more contrast that colour, but I find it easier to add it in PP. Yes, they are in-camera jpeg, resampled to 25% of original size. Because I'm lazy and raw makes me do work... lol. I'm rather pleased with the sharpness and clarity of the lens, but I definitely need to find time to do the UV treatment as the yellowing does affect the image in the end. As for darkness, I'm thinking I was only about 1/2 stop underexposed.

03-14-2015, 10:38 AM	#13362
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Here is some more. (single in so one shot every day...) 28/3.5 (almost B/W originally)

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03-14-2015, 12:32 PM	#13363
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by manntax At last.. My new pup has just arrived, for an awful loads of money I finally got this beauty - shot with Super Takumar 50mm (8 elements) @ F/1.4 - it will be fun to compare these two side by side , at least by the size of it that SMC-A 50mm F1.2 is really intimidating my cherished 50mm ST... good times ahead Looking forward to your comparative study ( I also have both lenses, the super tak 8 elements it's pure magic

03-14-2015, 03:58 PM	#13364
pentaxk3user Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 83	Originally posted by tim60 It has gone up a bit now. A year ago I got my 85/1.9 STak for what I then believed to be a good price of USD213.39. Usually the SMC and S versions go for about the same. Prices do vary wildly. Mine was a BIN eBay but bare lens, no extras. Could go as high as 300-350 if the seller is offering to all countries. Tim I have let about 10 of this lens get away for less than this one went for . I'll know next time . Will you post some photos you took with is lens . And how do you like it .