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BlackRockBacon · 03-23-2011, 02:35 AM

Image made with a Quantaray 135mm 2.8 - pretty good for $10....
The focus ring has a little play to it, but the glass is spotless.

1/80 sec
ISO 200
f/2.8

Almost what I had envisioned for this picture...that right eye is kinda bugging me, but there is potential here.

repaap · 03-28-2011, 04:16 AM

I'm getting to know, and apriciate my M135 more and more...

**dadipentak** · 03-28-2011, 05:21 AM

Nice, repaap!

**dadipentak** · 03-28-2011, 12:53 PM

I think I'm going to have fun with this lens

Last edited by dadipentak; 03-28-2011 at 06:15 PM.

**Clinton** · 03-28-2011, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

I think I'm going to have fun with this lens

They don't make them like they used to. Get ready for pure glory

repaap · 03-29-2011, 12:34 AM

Some one is green with envy here, but I'll manage with my M (have to)

TOUGEFC · 03-29-2011, 04:31 AM

Currently eyeing off a Tokina 135mm f/2.8 on ebay, its not in the lens database, does anyone have one or has used one before and can tell me if its any good?

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 03-30-2011, 11:03 PM

Finally got hold of a copy of the Tamron adaptall 2 135mm f2.5. They can't have sold that many of it judging from how few you see for sale. If I just get hold of the next couple of deadlines at work I'll post pictures of it and by it.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 03-30-2011, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

I think I'm going to have fun with this lens

If you haven't already tried it, the A*135 does very well with some extension tube if you want to get closer to those flowers.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 03-30-2011, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by BlackRockBacon

Image made with a Quantaray 135mm 2.8 - pretty good for $10....
The focus ring has a little play to it, but the glass is spotless.

1/80 sec
ISO 200
f/2.8

Almost what I had envisioned for this picture...that right eye is kinda bugging me, but there is potential here.

That's a cool cat! Nicely done.

**dadipentak** · 03-31-2011, 03:34 AM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

If you haven't already tried it, the A*135 does very well with some extension tube if you want to get closer to those flowers.

Thanks, Douglas--I did want to get a bit closer but, until I get my hands on some auto aperture tubes, I'll just shoot bigger subjects.

stillnk · 04-05-2011, 09:00 PM

Just when I thought my kit was complete (K-r & K100D; DA 18-55, DA 50-200, A 50 f1.7, A 28 f2.8, Tamron DI LD 70-300, Takumar 135mm f2.5) and no further upgrade required, I have just today acquired an SMC Pentax 135mm f3.5.

I am not sure which one I should keep: Takumar 135mm f2.5 or SMC Pentax 135mm f3.5 (Links go to lens reviews)

I will try to compare them outdoor over the weekend. I was wondering if anyone has done that already (could find side by side comparison online), and if there are significant flare issues. I was happy with my non-SMC Takumar until I have got the SMC Pentax. Have not really notice flare with the built in hood and a Hoya polarizer. Any insight?

ducdao · 04-06-2011, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by stillnk

Just when I thought my kit was complete (K-r & K100D; DA 18-55, DA 50-200, A 50 f1.7, A 28 f2.8, Tamron DI LD 70-300, Takumar 135mm f2.5) and no further upgrade required, I have just today acquired an SMC Pentax 135mm f3.5.

I am not sure which one I should keep: Takumar 135mm f2.5 or SMC Pentax 135mm f3.5 (Links go to lens reviews)

I will try to compare them outdoor over the weekend. I was wondering if anyone has done that already (could find side by side comparison online), and if there are significant flare issues. I was happy with my non-SMC Takumar until I have got the SMC Pentax. Have not really notice flare with the built in hood and a Hoya polarizer. Any insight?

The SMC Pentax 135/3.5 is definitely better than the Takumar 135/f2.5 bayonet version. If you want a good and "affordable" 135/2.5 go for the Super Takumar 135/f2.5 M42 version. I personally prefer the SMC K135/2.5 but it's harder to find and also much more expensive.

NisMopar06 · 04-06-2011, 09:24 PM - **1 Like**

Auto-Takumar 135/3.5

ducdao · 04-06-2011, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by NisMopar06

Auto-Takumar 135/3.5

Nice. Looks like you had applied a bit of HDR

03-28-2011, 12:53 PM	#424
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TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Currently eyeing off a Tokina 135mm f/2.8 on ebay, its not in the lens database, does anyone have one or has used one before and can tell me if its any good?

03-30-2011, 11:03 PM	#428
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Finally got hold of a copy of the Tamron adaptall 2 135mm f2.5. They can't have sold that many of it judging from how few you see for sale. If I just get hold of the next couple of deadlines at work I'll post pictures of it and by it.

03-30-2011, 11:04 PM	#429
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Originally posted by dadipentak I think I'm going to have fun with this lens If you haven't already tried it, the A*135 does very well with some extension tube if you want to get closer to those flowers.

03-30-2011, 11:05 PM	#430
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Originally posted by BlackRockBacon Image made with a Quantaray 135mm 2.8 - pretty good for $10.... The focus ring has a little play to it, but the glass is spotless. 1/80 sec ISO 200 f/2.8 Almost what I had envisioned for this picture...that right eye is kinda bugging me, but there is potential here. That's a cool cat! Nicely done.

03-31-2011, 03:34 AM	#431
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden If you haven't already tried it, the A135 does very well with some extension tube if you want to get closer to those flowers. Thanks, Douglas--I did* want to get a bit closer but, until I get my hands on some auto aperture tubes, I'll just shoot bigger subjects.

04-05-2011, 09:00 PM	#432
stillnk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: United States Posts: 63	Just when I thought my kit was complete (K-r & K100D; DA 18-55, DA 50-200, A 50 f1.7, A 28 f2.8, Tamron DI LD 70-300, Takumar 135mm f2.5) and no further upgrade required, I have just today acquired an SMC Pentax 135mm f3.5. I am not sure which one I should keep: Takumar 135mm f2.5 or SMC Pentax 135mm f3.5 (Links go to lens reviews) I will try to compare them outdoor over the weekend. I was wondering if anyone has done that already (could find side by side comparison online), and if there are significant flare issues. I was happy with my non-SMC Takumar until I have got the SMC Pentax. Have not really notice flare with the built in hood and a Hoya polarizer. Any insight?

04-06-2011, 04:20 AM	#433
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by stillnk Just when I thought my kit was complete (K-r & K100D; DA 18-55, DA 50-200, A 50 f1.7, A 28 f2.8, Tamron DI LD 70-300, Takumar 135mm f2.5) and no further upgrade required, I have just today acquired an SMC Pentax 135mm f3.5. I am not sure which one I should keep: Takumar 135mm f2.5 or SMC Pentax 135mm f3.5 (Links go to lens reviews) I will try to compare them outdoor over the weekend. I was wondering if anyone has done that already (could find side by side comparison online), and if there are significant flare issues. I was happy with my non-SMC Takumar until I have got the SMC Pentax. Have not really notice flare with the built in hood and a Hoya polarizer. Any insight? The SMC Pentax 135/3.5 is definitely better than the Takumar 135/f2.5 bayonet version. If you want a good and "affordable" 135/2.5 go for the Super Takumar 135/f2.5 M42 version. I personally prefer the SMC K135/2.5 but it's harder to find and also much more expensive.

04-06-2011, 11:30 PM	#435
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by NisMopar06 Auto-Takumar 135/3.5 Nice. Looks like you had applied a bit of HDR

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