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Durf · 10-25-2018, 07:36 AM

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K1 with SMC Pentax 100mm MACRO f/4 Lens.

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Durf · 10-26-2018, 04:10 PM - **2 Likes**

K1 with Takumar 85mm f/1.8

cyberjunkie · 10-27-2018, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by Durf

K1 with Takumar 85mm f/1.8

Nice shot. Simple but beautiful.
Which Takumar is it?
I have the Auto Takumar 1.8/85mm, it's one of the best lenses I ever tried.
It is sharp enough and I love its mellow rendering.

Durf · 10-27-2018, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by cyberjunkie

Nice shot. Simple but beautiful.
Which Takumar is it?
I have the Auto Takumar 1.8/85mm, it's one of the best lenses I ever tried.
It is sharp enough and I love its mellow rendering.

It's the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8 M42 Screw Type: (1972-1976 Version)

It's my favorite old Takumar lens and I use it all the time; the sharpness and color rendition is quite awesome.

cyberjunkie · 10-28-2018, 02:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Durf

It's the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8 M42 Screw Type: (1972-1976 Version)

It's my favorite old Takumar lens and I use it all the time; the sharpness and color rendition is quite awesome.

Yours is a great lens, I'd love to have the Smc Pentax version with bayonet mount!

Mine was released 12 years earlier, and has a simpler optical design (5 elements vs 6), very similar to the f/1.9 version.
I believe that both lenses should be highly regarded. Their character is slightly different, but both are very desirable.
It is absolutely amazing to see that optics released respectively 58 and 46 years ago are still so good, both mechanically and optically.

**monochrome** · 10-28-2018, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by cyberjunkie

Yours is a great lens, I'd love to have the Smc Pentax version with bayonet mount!

Mine was released 12 years earlier, and has a simpler optical design (5 elements vs 6), very similar to the f/1.9 version.
I believe that both lenses should be highly regarded. Their character is slightly different, but both are very desirable.
It is absolutely amazing to see that optics released respectively 58 and 46 years ago are still so good, both mechanically and optically.

I have the Auto-Tak and the K85/1.8. They’re both sublime lenses, but frankly the Auto-Tak has a dreamy rendering under certain natural light that is unique among the lenses I own.

.:

cyberjunkie · 10-28-2018, 02:41 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

I have the Auto-Tak and the K85/1.8. They’re both sublime lenses, but frankly the Auto-Tak has a dreamy rendering under certain natural light that is unique among the lenses I own.

Yes, it's a very special lens.
I find it beautiful too

Here is another picture shot with a vintage lens.
Passiflora flowers.
I understand why this Soligor is reputed to be at the same level, if not better, as the Vivitar Series 1 1.9/28mm.
In reality I believe they are actually the same

Have a look at the sharpness of the flower on the left. It's wide open and at minimum focusing distance.
The bokeh is not spectacular, but I guess it can't be asked more from a retrofocus objective of the early seventies.

Soligor (Tokina) C/D P 2/28mm @ f/2 MFD

Last edited by cyberjunkie; 10-28-2018 at 03:50 AM.

Durf · 10-28-2018, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by cyberjunkie

Yours is a great lens, I'd love to have the Smc Pentax version with bayonet mount!

Mine was released 12 years earlier, and has a simpler optical design (5 elements vs 6), very similar to the f/1.9 version.
I believe that both lenses should be highly regarded. Their character is slightly different, but both are very desirable.
It is absolutely amazing to see that optics released respectively 58 and 46 years ago are still so good, both mechanically and optically.

I also have a SMC Pentax-M 85mm f/2 but seldom use it because the color fringing is so notorious at wide apertures. Some images are so bad even lightroom couldn't clean up all the fringing!
Stopped down it's not so bad but I like to shoot using the wider apertures most of the time. I very seldom ever have any fringing/CA with the older Takumar 85mm.

**robgski** · 10-28-2018, 06:17 AM - **3 Likes**

With the 17mm Takumar FE
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[/IMG] With M 135mm Takumar [IMG]

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**Kerrowdown** · 10-28-2018, 08:21 AM - **2 Likes**

“Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4)

**volley** · 10-28-2018, 08:26 AM - **5 Likes**

Old landmark near my village.

K1 with SMC M 3.5/135. First time I've used this lens today on the K1. I am excited and surprised by the result!

**robgski** · 10-28-2018, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by volley

Old landmark near my village.

K1 with SMC M 3.5/135. First time I've used this lens today on the K1. I am excited and surprised by the result!

The K-1 really enhances a lot of old lenses!

**Kerrowdown** · 10-28-2018, 08:37 AM - **4 Likes**

Or so they say...

northcoastgreg · 10-28-2018, 09:14 AM - **1 Like**

With the K 50/1.2:

**volley** · 10-28-2018, 10:30 AM - **3 Likes**

K1 with SMC A 4/24-50, very happy with the result on FF.

10-28-2018, 06:17 AM - 3 Likes	#144
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	With the 17mm Takumar FE [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] With M 135mm Takumar [IMG][/IMG]

10-28-2018, 08:21 AM - 2 Likes	#145
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	One Man And His... Wolf “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4)

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10-27-2018, 07:57 AM	#138
cyberjunkie Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chiang Mai, Bologna, Amsterdam Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,198 Original Poster	Originally posted by Durf K1 with Takumar 85mm f/1.8 Nice shot. Simple but beautiful. Which Takumar is it? I have the Auto Takumar 1.8/85mm, it's one of the best lenses I ever tried. It is sharp enough and I love its mellow rendering.

10-27-2018, 08:35 AM	#139
Durf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Georgia Mountains Posts: 103	Originally posted by cyberjunkie Nice shot. Simple but beautiful. Which Takumar is it? I have the Auto Takumar 1.8/85mm, it's one of the best lenses I ever tried. It is sharp enough and I love its mellow rendering. It's the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8 M42 Screw Type: (1972-1976 Version) It's my favorite old Takumar lens and I use it all the time; the sharpness and color rendition is quite awesome.

10-28-2018, 02:11 AM - 1 Like	#140
cyberjunkie Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chiang Mai, Bologna, Amsterdam Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,198 Original Poster	Originally posted by Durf It's the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8 M42 Screw Type: (1972-1976 Version) It's my favorite old Takumar lens and I use it all the time; the sharpness and color rendition is quite awesome. Yours is a great lens, I'd love to have the Smc Pentax version with bayonet mount! Mine was released 12 years earlier, and has a simpler optical design (5 elements vs 6), very similar to the f/1.9 version. I believe that both lenses should be highly regarded. Their character is slightly different, but both are very desirable. It is absolutely amazing to see that optics released respectively 58 and 46 years ago are still so good, both mechanically and optically.

10-28-2018, 02:25 AM	#141
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by cyberjunkie Yours is a great lens, I'd love to have the Smc Pentax version with bayonet mount! Mine was released 12 years earlier, and has a simpler optical design (5 elements vs 6), very similar to the f/1.9 version. I believe that both lenses should be highly regarded. Their character is slightly different, but both are very desirable. It is absolutely amazing to see that optics released respectively 58 and 46 years ago are still so good, both mechanically and optically. I have the Auto-Tak and the K85/1.8. They’re both sublime lenses, but frankly the Auto-Tak has a dreamy rendering under certain natural light that is unique among the lenses I own. .:

10-28-2018, 02:41 AM - 3 Likes	#142
cyberjunkie Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chiang Mai, Bologna, Amsterdam Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,198 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome I have the Auto-Tak and the K85/1.8. They’re both sublime lenses, but frankly the Auto-Tak has a dreamy rendering under certain natural light that is unique among the lenses I own. Yes, it's a very special lens. I find it beautiful too Here is another picture shot with a vintage lens. Passiflora flowers. I understand why this Soligor is reputed to be at the same level, if not better, as the Vivitar Series 1 1.9/28mm. In reality I believe they are actually the same Have a look at the sharpness of the flower on the left. It's wide open and at minimum focusing distance. The bokeh is not spectacular, but I guess it can't be asked more from a retrofocus objective of the early seventies. Soligor (Tokina) C/D P 2/28mm @ f/2 MFD Last edited by cyberjunkie; 10-28-2018 at 03:50 AM.

10-28-2018, 05:29 AM	#143
Durf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Georgia Mountains Posts: 103	Originally posted by cyberjunkie Yours is a great lens, I'd love to have the Smc Pentax version with bayonet mount! Mine was released 12 years earlier, and has a simpler optical design (5 elements vs 6), very similar to the f/1.9 version. I believe that both lenses should be highly regarded. Their character is slightly different, but both are very desirable. It is absolutely amazing to see that optics released respectively 58 and 46 years ago are still so good, both mechanically and optically. I also have a SMC Pentax-M 85mm f/2 but seldom use it because the color fringing is so notorious at wide apertures. Some images are so bad even lightroom couldn't clean up all the fringing! Stopped down it's not so bad but I like to shoot using the wider apertures most of the time. I very seldom ever have any fringing/CA with the older Takumar 85mm.

10-28-2018, 08:26 AM - 5 Likes	#146
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Old landmark near my village. K1 with SMC M 3.5/135. First time I've used this lens today on the K1. I am excited and surprised by the result!

10-28-2018, 08:28 AM	#147
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by volley Old landmark near my village. K1 with SMC M 3.5/135. First time I've used this lens today on the K1. I am excited and surprised by the result! The K-1 really enhances a lot of old lenses!

10-28-2018, 09:14 AM - 1 Like	#149
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	With the K 50/1.2:

10-28-2018, 10:30 AM - 3 Likes	#150
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	K1 with SMC A 4/24-50, very happy with the result on FF.

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