Takumar club

**Jacchini** · 02-08-2018, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by womble

I like the fungus and the last one especially.

Thanks! The preset MacTak is a joy to use in any season.

**paulh** · 02-09-2018, 11:10 AM - **6 Likes**

SMC Tak 20/4.5

**rayallen** · 02-09-2018, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by paulh

SMC Tak 20/4.5

Now that is the type of shot a 20mm Tak is made for. Excellent.

**jbinpg** · 02-09-2018, 05:31 PM - **6 Likes**

K1 + S-M-C Tak 28/3.5 @ f/8. Looks nice the day after blowing out 40cm of snow. - Jack

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**paulh** · 02-09-2018, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by rayallen

Now that is the type of shot a 20mm Tak is made for. Excellent.

Thanks Ray - that lens is quickly becoming a favorite

Dartmoor Dave · 02-10-2018, 03:11 AM - **12 Likes**

Originally posted by rangi

SPII+ Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2 and Velvia 50. It's probably my favorite combo when shooting just for fun.

Those are wonderful, with that special look that only a good slide film can give you. I'm very eager to try the new Ektachrome when it comes out, and if it's as good as I hope then I can certainly imagine myself returning to shooting mostly film.

Here's some recent DSLR "scans" of Velvia 50 shots, done as experiments to get myself set up for slides again. Original slides all shot with the Super Takumar 20mm. (Previously posted in the film thread.)

MJSteele · 02-10-2018, 06:44 AM

Very nice
I love to see these old Ruins.
What stories played out there I wonder ?????

utak · 02-11-2018, 08:40 AM - **12 Likes**

Who's the fairest of them all? Taken with a S-M-C Takumar 200/4. Loved this lens on film cameras, not so impressed with it on digital crop sensors. But now it's on a full-frame K-1, I think my copy is back to its former glory.

**Jacchini** · 02-11-2018, 01:07 PM - **7 Likes**

Seasonal vegetation shot in in my garden. Auto-Takumar 2.3/35 with 15mm extension tube. (Crossposted on The Bokeh Club)

Snowdrop flurry

**rayallen** · 02-11-2018, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by utak

Who's the fairest of them all? Taken with a S-M-C Takumar 200/4. Loved this lens on film cameras, not so impressed with it on digital crop sensors. But now it's on a full-frame K-1, I think my copy is back to its former glory.

A superb image. I have not tried my SMC Tak 200/4 on either my K10D or my K-3. I must do that and see what sort of result I get.

---------- Post added 12-02-18 at 08:55 AM ----------

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Those are wonderful, with that special look that only a good slide film can give you. I'm very eager to try the new Ektachrome when it comes out, and if it's as good as I hope then I can certainly imagine myself returning to shooting mostly film.

Here's some recent DSLR "scans" of Velvia 50 shots, done as experiments to get myself set up for slides again. Original slides all shot with the Super Takumar 20mm. (Previously posted in the film thread.)

Yes, Dave, I can see what you mean. Those images of yours definitely have a special look. I will look forward to seeing more slide scans from you and I support your dedication to film shooting. However, I can't see myself moving away from digital.
I do have a Konica Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 (Mk1) film & slide scanner that has not been used for a long time and I am trying to enthuse myself to get it going again mainly just to see if it still works.

It has produced some great scans for me bit it does take a long time per frame (compared to digital). But I am retired so I am not working to a deadline, am I? I will do it...one day.

I have just been doing some research and there probably will be problems getting a driver for that scanner with Windows 10. Fortunately, I do have Vuescan which normally works with all scanners and all operating systems. I love a challenge so let's go. I shall report back.

MJSteele · 02-12-2018, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by Jacchini

Seasonal vegetation shot in in my garden. Auto-Takumar 2.3/35 with 15mm extension tube. (Crossposted on The Bokeh Club)

Snowdrop flurry

Love this Shot very nice

**niceshot** · 02-12-2018, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by Jacchini

Seasonal vegetation shot in in my garden. Auto-Takumar 2.3/35 with 15mm extension tube. (Crossposted on The Bokeh Club)

Snowdrop flurry

Nice the 35mm 2.3 doesn't get the credit it deserves,but for me I love mine. Nice job ,I WILL GIVE YOU CREDIT .Some times people dont give credit where it is do.

**paulh** · 02-12-2018, 08:56 AM

Some excellent examples of Takumar goodness on this page

Bench overlooking the lake - Super Tak 35/3.5 on *ist D:

**rayallen** · 02-13-2018, 12:17 AM - **5 Likes**

As promised above, I have taken a couple of quick shots with the SMC Tak 200/f4 on my K10D. I have not tried it yet on a full-frame camera but I think it did pretty well on a crop sensor.
JPGs processed with ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate.

MJSteele · 02-14-2018, 03:03 PM

The combination of The K-10D And a Takumar Lens is Hard to Beat
Very nice Shots

02-09-2018, 05:31 PM - 6 Likes	#15409
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Winter driveway K1 + S-M-C Tak 28/3.5 @ f/8. Looks nice the day after blowing out 40cm of snow. - Jack [

02-13-2018, 12:17 AM - 5 Likes	#15419
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	As promised above, I have taken a couple of quick shots with the SMC Tak 200/f4 on my K10D. I have not tried it yet on a full-frame camera but I think it did pretty well on a crop sensor. JPGs processed with ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate. Last edited by rayallen; 02-13-2018 at 12:44 AM.

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02-08-2018, 01:08 PM	#15406
Jacchini Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Paris region, France Posts: 141	Originally posted by womble I like the fungus and the last one especially. Thanks! The preset MacTak is a joy to use in any season.

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02-09-2018, 02:52 PM	#15408
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by paulh SMC Tak 20/4.5 Now that is the type of shot a 20mm Tak is made for. Excellent.

02-09-2018, 09:28 PM	#15410
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Originally posted by rayallen Now that is the type of shot a 20mm Tak is made for. Excellent. Thanks Ray - that lens is quickly becoming a favorite

02-10-2018, 03:11 AM - 12 Likes	#15411
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	Originally posted by rangi SPII+ Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2 and Velvia 50. It's probably my favorite combo when shooting just for fun. Those are wonderful, with that special look that only a good slide film can give you. I'm very eager to try the new Ektachrome when it comes out, and if it's as good as I hope then I can certainly imagine myself returning to shooting mostly film. Here's some recent DSLR "scans" of Velvia 50 shots, done as experiments to get myself set up for slides again. Original slides all shot with the Super Takumar 20mm. (Previously posted in the film thread.)

02-10-2018, 06:44 AM	#15412
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	Very nice I love to see these old Ruins. What stories played out there I wonder ?????

02-11-2018, 08:40 AM - 12 Likes	#15413
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	Who's the fairest of them all? Taken with a S-M-C Takumar 200/4. Loved this lens on film cameras, not so impressed with it on digital crop sensors. But now it's on a full-frame K-1, I think my copy is back to its former glory.

02-11-2018, 01:07 PM - 7 Likes	#15414
Jacchini Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Paris region, France Posts: 141	Seasonal vegetation shot in in my garden. Auto-Takumar 2.3/35 with 15mm extension tube. (Crossposted on The Bokeh Club) Snowdrop flurry

02-11-2018, 02:33 PM	#15415
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by utak Who's the fairest of them all? Taken with a S-M-C Takumar 200/4. Loved this lens on film cameras, not so impressed with it on digital crop sensors. But now it's on a full-frame K-1, I think my copy is back to its former glory. A superb image. I have not tried my SMC Tak 200/4 on either my K10D or my K-3. I must do that and see what sort of result I get. ---------- Post added 12-02-18 at 08:55 AM ---------- Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Those are wonderful, with that special look that only a good slide film can give you. I'm very eager to try the new Ektachrome when it comes out, and if it's as good as I hope then I can certainly imagine myself returning to shooting mostly film. Here's some recent DSLR "scans" of Velvia 50 shots, done as experiments to get myself set up for slides again. Original slides all shot with the Super Takumar 20mm. (Previously posted in the film thread.) Yes, Dave, I can see what you mean. Those images of yours definitely have a special look. I will look forward to seeing more slide scans from you and I support your dedication to film shooting. However, I can't see myself moving away from digital. I do have a Konica Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 (Mk1) film & slide scanner that has not been used for a long time and I am trying to enthuse myself to get it going again mainly just to see if it still works. It has produced some great scans for me bit it does take a long time per frame (compared to digital). But I am retired so I am not working to a deadline, am I? I will do it...one day. I have just been doing some research and there probably will be problems getting a driver for that scanner with Windows 10. Fortunately, I do have Vuescan which normally works with all scanners and all operating systems. I love a challenge so let's go. I shall report back.

02-12-2018, 06:12 AM	#15416
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	Originally posted by Jacchini Seasonal vegetation shot in in my garden. Auto-Takumar 2.3/35 with 15mm extension tube. (Crossposted on The Bokeh Club) Snowdrop flurry Love this Shot very nice

02-12-2018, 06:28 AM	#15417
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,564	Originally posted by Jacchini Seasonal vegetation shot in in my garden. Auto-Takumar 2.3/35 with 15mm extension tube. (Crossposted on The Bokeh Club) Snowdrop flurry Nice the 35mm 2.3 doesn't get the credit it deserves,but for me I love mine. Nice job ,I WILL GIVE YOU CREDIT .Some times people dont give credit where it is do.

02-12-2018, 08:56 AM	#15418
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Some excellent examples of Takumar goodness on this page Bench overlooking the lake - Super Tak 35/3.5 on *ist D:

02-14-2018, 03:03 PM	#15420
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	The combination of The K-10D And a Takumar Lens is Hard to Beat Very nice Shots