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Banjo · 11-26-2009, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by mel

some late hold-outs:
super tak 55/1.8

Nice colour and well framed!

mel · 11-26-2009, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by Banjo

Nice colour and well framed!

Thanks!
the 55 again.

tdmsu · 11-26-2009, 06:21 PM

Great shots, Mel!
Thanks Heartcat for the cc

I guess my preference is for SMC Taks... I am thinking about going with an all Takumar kit. I'll keep the kit lens for wider shots, though, because I don't expect to be able to afford a wide Tak. I recently sold my DA40 ltd - it was hard to part with, but I used the money to buy my wife a gift for our anniversary, so no regrets! I'm in no hurry for the new kit, (as long as my LBA is in check) so hopefully I can wait for a good deal or two.
This thread is an inspiration!

Michele · 11-27-2009, 04:01 AM

@ Heartcat and Banjo,

thanks a lot.

""Which version of the F2.5 S-M-C is that?""

Hello Blue it is the screwmount-version.

BW

M;chele

Mike Cash · 11-27-2009, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by heartcat

Mike, I can't get over how crisp and detailed the photo of the motorcycle policeman is, right down to the sheen of the bike's paint job.

I was pleasantly surprised with it myself, considering that it is from-the-camera JPG shot in B/W mode.

Pentax K20D
S-M-C Takumar 35/2

Pentax K20D
SMC Takumar 55/1.8

Asahiflex · 11-27-2009, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by Michele

@ Heartcat and Banjo,

thanks a lot.

""Which version of the F2.5 S-M-C is that?""

Hello Blue it is the screwmount-version.

BW

M;chele

No, he meant to ask if you have the 5- or 6 element version of the lens, the product number engraved on the A/M switch determines this.

Michele · 11-27-2009, 07:30 AM

I can see clearly now ;-)

the number engraved is: 43812. Please let me know which version it is.

Thanks a lot

M;chele

Asahiflex · 11-27-2009, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by Michele

I can see clearly now ;-)

the number engraved is: 43812. Please let me know which version it is.

Congratulations, you have the desirable later 6-element version

Michele · 11-27-2009, 07:42 AM

Hello Asahiflex,

thanks for the info. I am really happy with this lense, the performance is absolutely brillant. As the pic shows it is sharp right from fully opened. Very nice colours and a great bouquet.

BW

M;chele

Asahiflex · 11-27-2009, 07:46 AM

Michele, I agree! I have the same lens and it is easily one of my best 135mm lenses.

Peter Zack · 11-27-2009, 08:06 AM

Asashiflex. That number tells the 5 vs 6 element but what's the other number for the 5? Is it the 43 that tells you which lens this is?

Asahiflex · 11-27-2009, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Asashiflex. That number tells the 5 vs 6 element but what's the other number for the 5? Is it the 43 that tells you which lens this is?

No, the earlier 5-element version has P/n 43802, the later 6-element version is 43812.

Michele · 11-27-2009, 08:14 AM

Hello Peter,

very nice pics!! espc. the 2. one. I did one thing wrong in the description of the jelly pic. It is not fully opened it is one step closed as one can see in the little pools of light in the back. The 8 blade structure is visible. Would you say the step between aperture 2.5 and 4 is more 2,8 or 3,5?

Thanks a lot

M;chele

Peter Zack · 11-27-2009, 08:18 AM

Thanks Peter. Btw the firefighter is stunning.

brecklundin · 11-27-2009, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by fractal

55mm 1.8

that one almost makes me want to get a kitty...

Really a fun shot!!

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11-26-2009, 05:12 PM	#3001
Banjo Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 207	Originally posted by mel some late hold-outs: super tak 55/1.8 Nice colour and well framed!

11-26-2009, 05:29 PM	#3002
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Originally posted by Banjo Nice colour and well framed! Thanks! the 55 again.

11-26-2009, 06:21 PM	#3003
tdmsu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 131	Great shots, Mel! Thanks Heartcat for the cc I guess my preference is for SMC Taks... I am thinking about going with an all Takumar kit. I'll keep the kit lens for wider shots, though, because I don't expect to be able to afford a wide Tak. I recently sold my DA40 ltd - it was hard to part with, but I used the money to buy my wife a gift for our anniversary, so no regrets! I'm in no hurry for the new kit, (as long as my LBA is in check) so hopefully I can wait for a good deal or two. This thread is an inspiration!

11-27-2009, 04:01 AM	#3004
Michele Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bergkamen in the nearest of Dortmund eastside of the Ruhr Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 78	@ Heartcat and Banjo, thanks a lot. ""Which version of the F2.5 S-M-C is that?"" Hello Blue it is the screwmount-version. BW M;chele

11-27-2009, 04:46 AM	#3005
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by heartcat Mike, I can't get over how crisp and detailed the photo of the motorcycle policeman is, right down to the sheen of the bike's paint job. I was pleasantly surprised with it myself, considering that it is from-the-camera JPG shot in B/W mode. Pentax K20D S-M-C Takumar 35/2 Pentax K20D SMC Takumar 55/1.8

11-27-2009, 06:32 AM	#3006
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Michele @ Heartcat and Banjo, thanks a lot. ""Which version of the F2.5 S-M-C is that?"" Hello Blue it is the screwmount-version. BW M;chele No, he meant to ask if you have the 5- or 6 element version of the lens, the product number engraved on the A/M switch determines this.

11-27-2009, 07:30 AM	#3007
Michele Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bergkamen in the nearest of Dortmund eastside of the Ruhr Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 78	I can see clearly now ;-) the number engraved is: 43812. Please let me know which version it is. Thanks a lot M;chele

11-27-2009, 07:35 AM	#3008
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Michele I can see clearly now ;-) the number engraved is: 43812. Please let me know which version it is. Congratulations, you have the desirable later 6-element version

11-27-2009, 07:42 AM	#3009
Michele Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bergkamen in the nearest of Dortmund eastside of the Ruhr Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 78	Hello Asahiflex, thanks for the info. I am really happy with this lense, the performance is absolutely brillant. As the pic shows it is sharp right from fully opened. Very nice colours and a great bouquet. BW M;chele

11-27-2009, 07:46 AM	#3010
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Michele, I agree! I have the same lens and it is easily one of my best 135mm lenses.

11-27-2009, 08:06 AM	#3011
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Asashiflex. That number tells the 5 vs 6 element but what's the other number for the 5? Is it the 43 that tells you which lens this is?

11-27-2009, 08:08 AM	#3012
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Peter Zack Asashiflex. That number tells the 5 vs 6 element but what's the other number for the 5? Is it the 43 that tells you which lens this is? No, the earlier 5-element version has P/n 43802, the later 6-element version is 43812.

11-27-2009, 08:14 AM	#3013
Michele Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bergkamen in the nearest of Dortmund eastside of the Ruhr Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 78	Hello Peter, very nice pics!! espc. the 2. one. I did one thing wrong in the description of the jelly pic. It is not fully opened it is one step closed as one can see in the little pools of light in the back. The 8 blade structure is visible. Would you say the step between aperture 2.5 and 4 is more 2,8 or 3,5? Thanks a lot M;chele

11-27-2009, 08:18 AM	#3014
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Thanks Peter. Btw the firefighter is stunning.

11-27-2009, 08:21 AM	#3015
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by fractal 55mm 1.8 that one almost makes me want to get a kitty... Really a fun shot!!

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