Well, it appears that there quite few of our members mentioned that they have Sears lenses. I think these are some of the best bargains out there (no Takumars indeed, but...), so let's see your takes with any Sears lenses that you own?
These are from m42 50mm f1.4 EE (meters very well on K100D/K10D in my experience) I also find this one to be a little sharper than K-mound version I had, and tends to have a little better contrast too.
All wide open
135mm f2.8, K-mount "A" with "macro" mode. This is the "unique" one with character for me. In non-macro mode, sharp and contrasty, but as you turn the front element to one of the 3 "macro" positions (more like close focus, since max is 1:5), wide open, it adds a soft focus and/or glow effect depending on the subject and lighting, and I like it.
All wide open with shortest ext. tubes:
Dusted this one off, 135mm f2.8 m42 EE. I like it, smooth focus, sharp, and the price
So wide open too. Fist one - little windy, but I liked the "painting like" appearance I got...
So please join me to in "celebration"
of the sears club and post your takes on life with any of their old lenses! Look forward seeing all of your photos!
Regards,
D