Interested in takumar lenses

ckonig · 04-16-2021, 11:05 PM - **1 Like**

Hello
I am a french photographer & I am working with old lenses on a Nikon Z7 II with adapters. I recently buy a super takumar 50mm f/1.4 m42 mount (8 elements) & I am impressed with the results I got with.
Entering this forum is for me a way to be in contact with people who knows far more than I the Pentax system. I hope with your help finding other jewels which will help me in my project.
Question: I have a doubt with the pentax A mount and the pentax K mount. What are the differences, or where can I find information?

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Unregistered User 8 · 04-16-2021, 11:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Welcome from Australia.

Below is a link you might find helpful. The members here will give you more help, I'm sure.

The Evolution of the Pentax K-mount - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

**Kerrowdown** · 04-16-2021, 11:35 PM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland, hope the above reply helps to answer your question.

**Michail_P** · 04-16-2021, 11:43 PM

Greetings from Greece! Welcome to the forum. Nice shot!

ckonig · 04-16-2021, 11:57 PM - **1 Like**

Thank you PJV for the link it will be helpfull

swanlefitte · 04-17-2021, 12:22 AM - **2 Likes**

Some lenses are the same formula through the different series while some are new designs.
After you read the link PJV gave there is more specific stuff here.
Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
On the mobile site this doesn't show but on the full site this is shown on the top of the page under lenses.

archaeodude · 04-17-2021, 01:59 AM

Welcome to the forum from the fenlands of England!

**boriscleto** · 04-17-2021, 05:03 AM

Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

**sergysergy** · 04-17-2021, 07:37 AM

Welcome to the forums. The 50/1.4 is a joy to use. Enjoy!

Thomas Jake · 04-17-2021, 08:36 AM

Welcome to the forum !

Not a Number · 04-17-2021, 12:01 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to Pentax Forums. I'm sure we will enjoy your photos taken with vintage Pentax lenses as much as you.

C_Jones · 04-17-2021, 02:46 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

**MXLX** · 04-17-2021, 06:10 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forums! I will confess that the Takumars started my affair with collecting, studying, and using Pentax lenses. They're wonderful things.

ckonig · 04-17-2021, 09:30 PM

Thank you all for your welcome

I have added to my Takumar lenses two new macro lenses:

- Pentax SMC Super Multi Coated Macro Takumar 100 mm f4 M42
- Pentax Super Macro Takumar 50 mm f/4 M42

LSR · 04-18-2021, 10:08 AM

Welcome to the forums from Mexico.

Great start to a Pentax lens collection. The older glass still has so much to offer, I'm glad to see you are putting it to use.

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Welcome from Australia. Below is a link you might find helpful. The members here will give you more help, I'm sure. The Evolution of the Pentax K-mount - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com

04-16-2021, 11:35 PM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland, hope the above reply helps to answer your question.

04-16-2021, 11:43 PM	#4
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Greetings from Greece! Welcome to the forum. Nice shot!

04-16-2021, 11:57 PM - 1 Like	#5
ckonig New Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: France - Vendee Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thank you PJV for the link it will be helpfull

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swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Some lenses are the same formula through the different series while some are new designs. After you read the link PJV gave there is more specific stuff here. Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database On the mobile site this doesn't show but on the full site this is shown on the top of the page under lenses.

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Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	Welcome to Pentax Forums. I'm sure we will enjoy your photos taken with vintage Pentax lenses as much as you.

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MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 832	Welcome to the forums! I will confess that the Takumars started my affair with collecting, studying, and using Pentax lenses. They're wonderful things.

04-17-2021, 09:30 PM	#14
ckonig New Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: France - Vendee Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thank you all for your welcome I have added to my Takumar lenses two new macro lenses: - Pentax SMC Super Multi Coated Macro Takumar 100 mm f4 M42 - Pentax Super Macro Takumar 50 mm f/4 M42

04-18-2021, 10:08 AM	#15
LSR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merida Posts: 126	Welcome to the forums from Mexico. Great start to a Pentax lens collection. The older glass still has so much to offer, I'm glad to see you are putting it to use.

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