Takumar club

Dartmoor Dave · 02-23-2019, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Just paid for a 90 dollar Auto-Tak 35mm f2.3. The reason for the super cheap price is because of the rough condition of the barrel and as the seller describes "very light haze" on the outer edge of the rear element. Very excited for this lens, hope it doesn't have any undisclosed issues.

Wow, that's a great price for that lens in any condition. A while ago forum member niceshot posted an excellent video about disassembling and servicing that lens, so it's definitely worth looking up if you plan to fix the "haze".

ZombieArmy · 02-23-2019, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Wow, that's a great price for that lens in any condition. A while ago forum member niceshot posted an excellent video about disassembling and servicing that lens, so it's definitely worth looking up if you plan to fix the "haze".

Aye. It feels like the uncommon Taks are only going up in value so I'm trying to get deals on my most desired ones before they get out of reach. I managed to nab my 8 element 50 1.4 for 100 dollars a few months ago and it included a nice looking silver spotmatic and original caps.

I love crazy bokeh, which is why the Helios was one of the first lenses I bought, so it's no wonder why this lens has been a desire of mine for a long while. I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I get it.

Cabessius · 02-24-2019, 05:11 AM - **6 Likes**

Auto Takumar 105mm f/2.8
Wide open and at closest focus distance.

MJSteele · 02-24-2019, 06:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cabessius

Auto Takumar 105mm f/2.8
Wide open and at closest focus distance.

Man I love the way Taks Handle Light
Beautiful Shots

**paulh** · 02-25-2019, 11:01 AM - **3 Likes**

Jeannie and I walking along some of the little paths around the ponds. Taken Dec. 2017 with the S-M-C Tak 20/4.5 on *ist D:

**rayallen** · 02-26-2019, 01:11 AM - **4 Likes**

Today I acquired a new-to-me mint condition smc Pentax-M 50mm f1.4.This is my first MF K-mount lens and I am still getting used to it but I did manage to get a few acceptable shots with my K10D.

The smooth and the rough.

Reflections in the pool area.

A grevillea and a feather.

Jonathan Mac · 02-26-2019, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by rayallen

Today I acquired a new-to-me mint condition smc Pentax-M 50mm f1.4.This is my first MF K-mount lens and I am still getting used to it but I did manage to get a few acceptable shots with my K10D.

The smooth and the rough.

Reflections in the pool area.

A grevillea and a feather.

Congratulations on the new lens, but the post should really be here: The M Club! - PentaxForums.com

**rayallen** · 02-26-2019, 01:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Congratulations on the new lens, but the post should really be here: The M Club! - PentaxForums.com

Ah, yes, you are correct. I was thinking Takumar! But it's not. My bad!
I'll leave it here so my friends can enjoy it.

Dartmoor Dave · 03-01-2019, 02:46 PM - **10 Likes**

One from a couple of weeks ago that I didn't bother processing at first because I've taken so many pony photos from around this spot over the years. But in the end I decided to keep it after all. With the 20mm.

**paulh** · 03-01-2019, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

One from a couple of weeks ago that I didn't bother processing at first because I've taken so many pony photos from around this spot over the years. But in the end I decided to keep it after all. With the 20mm.

Love it. The colors and general shape remind me of my niece's Corgi, "Bear".

edom31 · 03-01-2019, 09:18 PM - **3 Likes**

Tire thread imprinted in the snow with the Super-Tak 50/4 preset macro

Cabessius · 03-02-2019, 11:53 AM - **5 Likes**

S-M-C MACRO TAKUMAR 1:4/50

No sharpness added.

**rayallen** · 03-02-2019, 02:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cabessius

S-M-C MACRO TAKUMAR 1:4/50

No sharpness added.

None needed. Looks great on Flickr.

**niceshot** · 03-02-2019, 03:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cabessius

S-M-C MACRO TAKUMAR 1:4/50

No sharpness added.

Beautiful Colors,D DAMN

**simple1** · 03-02-2019, 04:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

One from a couple of weeks ago that I didn't bother processing at first because I've taken so many pony photos from around this spot over the years. But in the end I decided to keep it after all. With the 20mm.

Great shot! Assuming, that since horses aren’t native to Australia, these are descendants of some English breed?

We have something similar with the Florida Cracker Horse. Descended from Spanish horses and related to the Paso Fino. They can be a pain in the ass to train, but used to be popular as cow ponies.

Of course those ponies you photograph look to be actual ponies, not likely to work cows from one

SMC TAK 55/1.8

[COLOR="Silver"]

---------- Post added 03-02-2019 at 07:16 PM ----------

03-02-2019, 04:30 PM - 1 Like	#16170
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 761	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave One from a couple of weeks ago that I didn't bother processing at first because I've taken so many pony photos from around this spot over the years. But in the end I decided to keep it after all. With the 20mm. Great shot! Assuming, that since horses aren’t native to Australia, these are descendants of some English breed? We have something similar with the Florida Cracker Horse. Descended from Spanish horses and related to the Paso Fino. They can be a pain in the ass to train, but used to be popular as cow ponies. Of course those ponies you photograph look to be actual ponies, not likely to work cows from one SMC TAK 55/1.8 [COLOR="Silver"] ---------- Post added 03-02-2019 at 07:16 PM ---------- Last edited by simple1; 03-02-2019 at 05:19 PM.

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02-23-2019, 02:41 AM	#16156
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,879	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Just paid for a 90 dollar Auto-Tak 35mm f2.3. The reason for the super cheap price is because of the rough condition of the barrel and as the seller describes "very light haze" on the outer edge of the rear element. Very excited for this lens, hope it doesn't have any undisclosed issues. Wow, that's a great price for that lens in any condition. A while ago forum member niceshot posted an excellent video about disassembling and servicing that lens, so it's definitely worth looking up if you plan to fix the "haze".

02-23-2019, 02:49 AM	#16157
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Wow, that's a great price for that lens in any condition. A while ago forum member niceshot posted an excellent video about disassembling and servicing that lens, so it's definitely worth looking up if you plan to fix the "haze". Aye. It feels like the uncommon Taks are only going up in value so I'm trying to get deals on my most desired ones before they get out of reach. I managed to nab my 8 element 50 1.4 for 100 dollars a few months ago and it included a nice looking silver spotmatic and original caps. I love crazy bokeh, which is why the Helios was one of the first lenses I bought, so it's no wonder why this lens has been a desire of mine for a long while. I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I get it.

02-24-2019, 05:11 AM - 6 Likes	#16158
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	Auto Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Wide open and at closest focus distance.

02-24-2019, 06:26 AM - 1 Like	#16159
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	Originally posted by Cabessius Auto Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Wide open and at closest focus distance. Man I love the way Taks Handle Light Beautiful Shots

02-25-2019, 11:01 AM - 3 Likes	#16160
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,237	Jeannie and I walking along some of the little paths around the ponds. Taken Dec. 2017 with the S-M-C Tak 20/4.5 on *ist D:

02-26-2019, 01:11 AM - 4 Likes	#16161
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Today I acquired a new-to-me mint condition smc Pentax-M 50mm f1.4.This is my first MF K-mount lens and I am still getting used to it but I did manage to get a few acceptable shots with my K10D. The smooth and the rough. Reflections in the pool area. A grevillea and a feather.

02-26-2019, 01:13 AM	#16162
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Originally posted by rayallen Today I acquired a new-to-me mint condition smc Pentax-M 50mm f1.4.This is my first MF K-mount lens and I am still getting used to it but I did manage to get a few acceptable shots with my K10D. The smooth and the rough. Reflections in the pool area. A grevillea and a feather. Congratulations on the new lens, but the post should really be here: The M Club! - PentaxForums.com

02-26-2019, 01:17 AM - 1 Like	#16163
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Congratulations on the new lens, but the post should really be here: The M Club! - PentaxForums.com Ah, yes, you are correct. I was thinking Takumar! But it's not. My bad! I'll leave it here so my friends can enjoy it.

03-01-2019, 02:46 PM - 10 Likes	#16164
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,879	One from a couple of weeks ago that I didn't bother processing at first because I've taken so many pony photos from around this spot over the years. But in the end I decided to keep it after all. With the 20mm.

03-01-2019, 03:51 PM	#16165
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,237	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave One from a couple of weeks ago that I didn't bother processing at first because I've taken so many pony photos from around this spot over the years. But in the end I decided to keep it after all. With the 20mm. Love it. The colors and general shape remind me of my niece's Corgi, "Bear".

03-01-2019, 09:18 PM - 3 Likes	#16166
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Tire thread imprinted in the snow with the Super-Tak 50/4 preset macro

03-02-2019, 11:53 AM - 5 Likes	#16167
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	S-M-C MACRO TAKUMAR 1:4/50 No sharpness added.

03-02-2019, 02:38 PM - 1 Like	#16168
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Cabessius S-M-C MACRO TAKUMAR 1:4/50 No sharpness added. None needed. Looks great on Flickr.

03-02-2019, 03:57 PM - 1 Like	#16169
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