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**Andrew_Oid** · 02-23-2017, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by wkraus

You're getting very nice results from your old Takumars. This scene would give a nice time lapse video over the course of a day.

Thank you for your kind comment. The Takumars as we will all agree are such incredible lenses!
I like your idea of a time lapse video of the scene. Unfortunately, the vantage point is a public spot and not secure, and my full frame camera doesn't have video capability. It's still a great idea.

Dartmoor Dave · 02-23-2017, 03:29 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Andrew_Oid

I apologize if this scene is boring anyone. I like it for its color and tremendous amount of detail. I use it to test lens resolution and take a picture of it several times a week just to capture the changes in the light. (My neighbors probably think I'm crazy.) The auto Tak 55 2.2 again (@f9). Dang but this is a sharp lens!

Your cityscape is a very useful reference, and I for one often look back through this thread and use your shots of that scene to get an idea of how different lenses compare. I bet we've all got a reference scene that we use like that. For me it's an old stone cross that I can easily take a snap of on a quick walk, just because it's the only sort of thing that I've got around here to use for that purpose. Must have photographed the darn thing hundreds of times.

Here's an xpost from the K10D club with the 20mm.

**Andrew_Oid** · 02-23-2017, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Your cityscape is a very useful reference, and I for one often look back through this thread and use your shots of that scene to get an idea of how different lenses compare. I bet we've all got a reference scene that we use like that. For me it's an old stone cross that I can easily take a snap of on a quick walk, just because it's the only sort of thing that I've got around here to use for that purpose. Must have photographed the darn thing hundreds of times.

Here's an xpost from the K10D club with the 20mm.

Thanks for the comment, Dave. I have a special fondness for Britain and appreciate how well you capture the Devon countryside. Ever since I attended Reading University in the early 70's, traveled around a bit, and spent holidays with my friend at his parents' home in Pwllheli, I've wanted to return and photograph the ruined castles of north Wales, Snowdonia, Bolton Abbey, and so on. There seems such a wealth of photographic opportunities there. The Lord willing, I may get back there yet.

tim60 · 02-23-2017, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by Andrew_Oid

That's funny. Did you get the collar with it? It seems most are being sold without. I've noticed a regular seller on eBay from Bangkok, but his prices are quite high, so he doesn't get any business from me.
I apologize if this scene is boring anyone. I like it for its color and tremendous amount of detail. I use it to test lens resolution and take a picture of it several times a week just to capture the changes in the light. (My neighbors probably think I'm crazy.) The auto Tak 55 2.2 again (@f9). Dang but this is a sharp lens!

I did not get the tripod collar. Not offered on my copy. The diaphragm is a bit sticky to move the first time in a day but after that it is easy to use. The last time I took it on an outing was a month ago, to LA.

I think I bought it at an auction - it was in the main group of lenses I bought.

**Andrew_Oid** · 02-24-2017, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by tim60

I did not get the tripod collar. Not offered on my copy. The diaphragm is a bit sticky to move the first time in a day but after that it is easy to use. The last time I took it on an outing was a month ago, to LA.

I think I bought it at an auction - it was in the main group of lenses I bought.

When I get the collar I'll post whether it fits or not.

**Andrew_Oid** · 02-24-2017, 08:09 AM - **2 Likes**

The light was a bit flat today, but I caught this scene while watching a drama on television. Preset Takumar 135 @ f3.5 and 1/15 sec handheld.

HarisF1 · 02-24-2017, 08:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Andrew_Oid

The light was a bit flat today, but I caught this scene while watching a drama on television. Preset Takumar 135 @ f3.5 and 1/15 sec handheld.

Is that from Sherlock?

**Andrew_Oid** · 02-24-2017, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by HarisF1

Is that from Sherlock?

I have to ask first, do you work for the BBC or have any connection with the writers and producers of the series you mentioned?

HarisF1 · 02-25-2017, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by Andrew_Oid

I have to ask first, do you work for the BBC or have any connection with the writers and producers of the series you mentioned?

No, so I won't be able to do anything about the fact that the latest season was pretty meh

ntrao · 02-26-2017, 12:38 AM - **8 Likes**

Super-Takumar 50mm f1.4 with K3

wkraus · 02-26-2017, 04:03 AM

Originally posted by ntrao

Super-Takumar 50mm f1.4 with K3

Nice shots. Thanks for sharing!

Josslen · 02-26-2017, 05:03 AM - **5 Likes**

Super Takumar 35/2

tim60 · 02-26-2017, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by ntrao

Super-Takumar 50mm f1.4 with K3

I like the 3D effect on the first, in particular.

**paulh** · 02-26-2017, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by ntrao

Super-Takumar 50mm f1.4 with K3

Nice set of shots!

Dartmoor Dave · 02-26-2017, 09:38 AM - **4 Likes**

It's that time of the year again when the ground is burnt to encourage new growth. Do I need to even say which lens?

02-23-2017, 03:07 AM	#14641
Andrew_Oid Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cuenca Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 647	time lapse Originally posted by wkraus You're getting very nice results from your old Takumars. This scene would give a nice time lapse video over the course of a day. Thank you for your kind comment. The Takumars as we will all agree are such incredible lenses! I like your idea of a time lapse video of the scene. Unfortunately, the vantage point is a public spot and not secure, and my full frame camera doesn't have video capability. It's still a great idea.

02-23-2017, 08:27 AM	#14643
Andrew_Oid Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cuenca Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 647	reference scenes Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Your cityscape is a very useful reference, and I for one often look back through this thread and use your shots of that scene to get an idea of how different lenses compare. I bet we've all got a reference scene that we use like that. For me it's an old stone cross that I can easily take a snap of on a quick walk, just because it's the only sort of thing that I've got around here to use for that purpose. Must have photographed the darn thing hundreds of times. Here's an xpost from the K10D club with the 20mm. Thanks for the comment, Dave. I have a special fondness for Britain and appreciate how well you capture the Devon countryside. Ever since I attended Reading University in the early 70's, traveled around a bit, and spent holidays with my friend at his parents' home in Pwllheli, I've wanted to return and photograph the ruined castles of north Wales, Snowdonia, Bolton Abbey, and so on. There seems such a wealth of photographic opportunities there. The Lord willing, I may get back there yet.

02-24-2017, 05:41 AM	#14645
Andrew_Oid Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cuenca Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 647	tripod collar for Tak 200mm f3.5 Originally posted by tim60 I did not get the tripod collar. Not offered on my copy. The diaphragm is a bit sticky to move the first time in a day but after that it is easy to use. The last time I took it on an outing was a month ago, to LA. I think I bought it at an auction - it was in the main group of lenses I bought. When I get the collar I'll post whether it fits or not.

02-24-2017, 08:43 PM	#14648
Andrew_Oid Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cuenca Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 647	Sherlock? Originally posted by HarisF1 Is that from Sherlock? I have to ask first, do you work for the BBC or have any connection with the writers and producers of the series you mentioned?

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02-23-2017, 03:29 AM - 2 Likes	#14642
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,890	Originally posted by Andrew_Oid I apologize if this scene is boring anyone. I like it for its color and tremendous amount of detail. I use it to test lens resolution and take a picture of it several times a week just to capture the changes in the light. (My neighbors probably think I'm crazy.) The auto Tak 55 2.2 again (@f9). Dang but this is a sharp lens! Your cityscape is a very useful reference, and I for one often look back through this thread and use your shots of that scene to get an idea of how different lenses compare. I bet we've all got a reference scene that we use like that. For me it's an old stone cross that I can easily take a snap of on a quick walk, just because it's the only sort of thing that I've got around here to use for that purpose. Must have photographed the darn thing hundreds of times. Here's an xpost from the K10D club with the 20mm.

02-23-2017, 01:45 PM	#14644
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Originally posted by Andrew_Oid That's funny. Did you get the collar with it? It seems most are being sold without. I've noticed a regular seller on eBay from Bangkok, but his prices are quite high, so he doesn't get any business from me. I apologize if this scene is boring anyone. I like it for its color and tremendous amount of detail. I use it to test lens resolution and take a picture of it several times a week just to capture the changes in the light. (My neighbors probably think I'm crazy.) The auto Tak 55 2.2 again (@f9). Dang but this is a sharp lens! I did not get the tripod collar. Not offered on my copy. The diaphragm is a bit sticky to move the first time in a day but after that it is easy to use. The last time I took it on an outing was a month ago, to LA. I think I bought it at an auction - it was in the main group of lenses I bought.

02-24-2017, 08:45 AM - 1 Like	#14647
HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	Originally posted by Andrew_Oid The light was a bit flat today, but I caught this scene while watching a drama on television. Preset Takumar 135 @ f3.5 and 1/15 sec handheld. Is that from Sherlock?

02-25-2017, 12:20 AM	#14649
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