Takumar club

a5m · 08-08-2017, 09:19 PM - **4 Likes**

We've hit 1000 pages!!!

These shots are of my neighbor's front door. I don't know if it's the lighting or the overhanging branches of the pear tree, or both, but I just like the way the entrance looks so I tried to capture what makes me like it. I hope it came through.

The shutter speeds were really slow, but I think the results are still pleasing.

K-3 + Super-Takumar 35/3.5 (2nd version) at f/8

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**niceshot** · 08-09-2017, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by a5m

We've hit 1000 pages!!!

These shots are of my neighbor's front door. I don't know if it's the lighting or the overhanging branches of the pear tree, or both, but I just like the way the entrance looks so I tried to capture what makes me like it. I hope it came through.

The shutter speeds were really slow, but I think the results are still pleasing.

K-3 + Super-Takumar 35/3.5 (2nd version) at f/8

You cant go wrong with that Lens, as it is sharp even Wide Open

utak · 08-09-2017, 04:58 AM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

And seeing as the Takumar Club is about to hit page 1000, I'd like to give a mention to some of those who first made the whole thing possible

Great post, to remind us of where it all began; never knew the lenses are named after Mr Takuma Kajiwara.
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Wonderful to reach the 1000th page, on a thread that remains one of the most viewed lens threads on the Forum. Go Takumar!

A cup of tea, by a Macro-Takumar 50/4

And not a cup of tea - a Brenizer image combining 28 photos from an Auto-Takumar 55/1.8 (non zebra version)

rangi · 08-10-2017, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by niceshot

You cant go wrong with that Lens, as it is sharp even Wide Open

It has low distortion too. Quite an overlooked / underrated lens, just because it is slow

kuuan · 08-10-2017, 01:55 AM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Beautiful series - well observed and shot[COLOR="Silver"]

thank you Arjay

Originally posted by rangi

It has low distortion too. Quite an overlooked / underrated lens, just because it is slow

yes

Untitled by andreas, on Flickr, Auto Tak f3.5/35mm, Pentax K-x, Bali 2010

Dartmoor Dave · 08-11-2017, 01:25 AM - **8 Likes**

Some fireworks with the Super Takumar 20mm to celebrate page 1000 (xposted).

**paulh** · 08-11-2017, 11:19 AM - **10 Likes**

Wow - 1000 pages of Takumar goodness - great shots, everyone!

Here's an attempt at an "artsy abstract" taken in June with a Super Tak 105/2.8:

rangi · 08-11-2017, 11:39 PM - **8 Likes**

Super-Takumar 35mm 1:3.5 with Fujifilm Acros 100. Kind of old pics but I think they show off the nice qualities of this lens.

Cabessius · 08-12-2017, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by rangi

Super-Takumar 35mm 1:3.5 with Fujifilm Acros 100. Kind of old pics but I think they show off the nice qualities of this lens.

Very nice shots.
I have the S-M-C version of this lens, which along with the K 35mm f3.5 are the only lenses that I have in this focal length.
Superb glass, both of them.

wkraus · 08-12-2017, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Cabessius

Very nice shots.
I have the S-M-C version of this lens, which along with the K 35mm f3.5 are the only lenses that I have in this focal length.
Superb glass, both of them.

The construction, dating from 1959, was fine enough to survive basically unchanged into the K-mount era. I don't think this is the case with any other Takumar lens, except perhaps with the 55mm f/1.8 from 1958 which however is assumed to have been tweaked over the years. My own ST 55mm f/1.8 (which might be a not-so-good copy) is quite a bit weaker than my K 55mm f/1.8.

**Jacchini** · 08-12-2017, 02:33 PM - **1 Like**

Another oldie: Macro-Takumar 4/50 (preset version)

rangi · 08-12-2017, 04:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wkraus

The construction, dating from 1959, was fine enough to survive basically unchanged into the K-mount era. I don't think this is the case with any other Takumar lens, except perhaps with the 55mm f/1.8 from 1958 which however is assumed to have been tweaked over the years. My own ST 55mm f/1.8 (which might be a not-so-good copy) is quite a bit weaker than my K 55mm f/1.8.

I assume there was quite a bit of sample variation. My Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2 is as good as or better than my SMC Takumar f/1.8. Cropped it is better than it has any right to be as a macro lens:

DSC_9888 processed

SMC Takumar has more vibrant colors, but sometimes I prefer the more natural rendition of the Auto-Takumar.

**Knock** · 08-12-2017, 10:05 PM

That's not creepy at all

Originally posted by a5m

We've hit 1000 pages!!!

These shots are of my neighbor's front door. I don't know if it's the lighting or the overhanging branches of the pear tree, or both, but I just like the way the entrance looks so I tried to capture what makes me like it. I hope it came through.

The shutter speeds were really slow, but I think the results are still pleasing.

K-3 + Super-Takumar 35/3.5 (2nd version) at f/8

Jonathan Mac · 08-13-2017, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by rangi

Super-Takumar 35mm 1:3.5 with Fujifilm Acros 100. Kind of old pics but I think they show off the nice qualities of this lens.

Very nice. You're braver than me, using Acros on the underground with so little light. I have a roll in my EOS 30 right now.

Originally posted by Cabessius

Very nice shots.
I have the S-M-C version of this lens, which along with the K 35mm f3.5 are the only lenses that I have in this focal length.
Superb glass, both of them.

I have both the S-M-C Takumar and the K versions and until now I've never considered comparing them. I haven't used either a huge amount but from my impressions I preferred the images from the Tak - they had better contrast.

**paulh** · 08-13-2017, 08:48 AM

Beebalm in the evening, taken in June with the Super Takumar 105/2.8 on *ist D:

08-09-2017, 04:58 AM - 8 Likes	#14988
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave And seeing as the Takumar Club is about to hit page 1000, I'd like to give a mention to some of those who first made the whole thing possible Great post, to remind us of where it all began; never knew the lenses are named after Mr Takuma Kajiwara. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wonderful to reach the 1000th page, on a thread that remains one of the most viewed lens threads on the Forum. Go Takumar! A cup of tea, by a Macro-Takumar 50/4 And not a cup of tea - a Brenizer image combining 28 photos from an Auto-Takumar 55/1.8 (non zebra version) Last edited by utak; 08-11-2017 at 11:53 AM.

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niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,564	Originally posted by a5m We've hit 1000 pages!!! These shots are of my neighbor's front door. I don't know if it's the lighting or the overhanging branches of the pear tree, or both, but I just like the way the entrance looks so I tried to capture what makes me like it. I hope it came through. The shutter speeds were really slow, but I think the results are still pleasing. K-3 + Super-Takumar 35/3.5 (2nd version) at f/8 You cant go wrong with that Lens, as it is sharp even Wide Open

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Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	Some fireworks with the Super Takumar 20mm to celebrate page 1000 (xposted).

08-11-2017, 11:19 AM - 10 Likes	#14992
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Wow - 1000 pages of Takumar goodness - great shots, everyone! Here's an attempt at an "artsy abstract" taken in June with a Super Tak 105/2.8:

08-11-2017, 11:39 PM - 8 Likes	#14993
rangi Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 47	Super-Takumar 35mm 1:3.5 with Fujifilm Acros 100. Kind of old pics but I think they show off the nice qualities of this lens.

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Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	Originally posted by rangi Super-Takumar 35mm 1:3.5 with Fujifilm Acros 100. Kind of old pics but I think they show off the nice qualities of this lens. Very nice shots. I have the S-M-C version of this lens, which along with the K 35mm f3.5 are the only lenses that I have in this focal length. Superb glass, both of them.

08-12-2017, 10:13 AM	#14995
wkraus Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Near Vienna, Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,059	Originally posted by Cabessius Very nice shots. I have the S-M-C version of this lens, which along with the K 35mm f3.5 are the only lenses that I have in this focal length. Superb glass, both of them. The construction, dating from 1959, was fine enough to survive basically unchanged into the K-mount era. I don't think this is the case with any other Takumar lens, except perhaps with the 55mm f/1.8 from 1958 which however is assumed to have been tweaked over the years. My own ST 55mm f/1.8 (which might be a not-so-good copy) is quite a bit weaker than my K 55mm f/1.8.

08-12-2017, 04:56 PM - 1 Like	#14997
rangi Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 47	Originally posted by wkraus The construction, dating from 1959, was fine enough to survive basically unchanged into the K-mount era. I don't think this is the case with any other Takumar lens, except perhaps with the 55mm f/1.8 from 1958 which however is assumed to have been tweaked over the years. My own ST 55mm f/1.8 (which might be a not-so-good copy) is quite a bit weaker than my K 55mm f/1.8. I assume there was quite a bit of sample variation. My Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2 is as good as or better than my SMC Takumar f/1.8. Cropped it is better than it has any right to be as a macro lens: DSC_9888 processed SMC Takumar has more vibrant colors, but sometimes I prefer the more natural rendition of the Auto-Takumar.

08-12-2017, 10:05 PM	#14998
Knock Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 467	That's not creepy at all Originally posted by a5m We've hit 1000 pages!!! These shots are of my neighbor's front door. I don't know if it's the lighting or the overhanging branches of the pear tree, or both, but I just like the way the entrance looks so I tried to capture what makes me like it. I hope it came through. The shutter speeds were really slow, but I think the results are still pleasing. K-3 + Super-Takumar 35/3.5 (2nd version) at f/8

08-13-2017, 01:40 AM	#14999
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by rangi Super-Takumar 35mm 1:3.5 with Fujifilm Acros 100. Kind of old pics but I think they show off the nice qualities of this lens. Very nice. You're braver than me, using Acros on the underground with so little light. I have a roll in my EOS 30 right now. Originally posted by Cabessius Very nice shots. I have the S-M-C version of this lens, which along with the K 35mm f3.5 are the only lenses that I have in this focal length. Superb glass, both of them. I have both the S-M-C Takumar and the K versions and until now I've never considered comparing them. I haven't used either a huge amount but from my impressions I preferred the images from the Tak - they had better contrast.

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