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pan · 10-25-2022, 11:07 AM - **1 Like**

Hello everyone at Pentax Forums...

i have an old Pentax LX kit with several Pentax lenses... i still enjoy using the old LX even though digital is very exciting.

For my digital work i use a Fujifilm XT-1... This camera came alive recently with the addition of an early Super Takumar 55mm 1.8... i believe it to be a pre radioactive lens...Serial number 900515... Can anyone confirm this please? Also... i've heard that the radioactive lenses are crisper, is there any truth in this please...

Thank you for adding me to Pentax Forums... Hope to speak soon.

Regards.

pan.

OrchidJulie · 10-25-2022, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by pan

Hello everyone at Pentax Forums...

i have an old Pentax LX kit with several Pentax lenses... i still enjoy using the old LX even though digital is very exciting.

For my digital work i use a Fujifilm XT-1... This camera came alive recently with the addition of an early Super Takumar 55mm 1.8... i believe it to be a pre radioactive lens...Serial number 900515... Can anyone confirm this please? Also... i've heard that the radioactive lenses are crisper, is there any truth in this please...

Thank you for adding me to Pentax Forums... Hope to speak soon.

Regards.

pan.

Hi, Pan, welcome to PentaxForums! I suggest you post your lens question in one of the lens-specific subforums, where knowledgeable members can respond to your inquiry.

PentaxForums.com → Pentax Lenses and Accessories →

**Argos** · 10-25-2022, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by pan

Hello everyone at Pentax Forums...

i have an old Pentax LX kit with several Pentax lenses... i still enjoy using the old LX even though digital is very exciting.

For my digital work i use a Fujifilm XT-1... This camera came alive recently with the addition of an early Super Takumar 55mm 1.8... i believe it to be a pre radioactive lens...Serial number 900515... Can anyone confirm this please? Also... i've heard that the radioactive lenses are crisper, is there any truth in this please...

Thank you for adding me to Pentax Forums... Hope to speak soon.

Regards.

pan.

Six digit Super-Takumar 1:1.8/55 mm lenses are NOT radioactive.

**Kerrowdown** · 10-25-2022, 03:56 PM

Welcome to the forum, IMHO the LX may well have been one of Pentax's finest moments.

10-25-2022, 11:07 AM - 1 Like	#1
pan New Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 1	Super Takumar 55mm 1.8 Hello everyone at Pentax Forums... i have an old Pentax LX kit with several Pentax lenses... i still enjoy using the old LX even though digital is very exciting. For my digital work i use a Fujifilm XT-1... This camera came alive recently with the addition of an early Super Takumar 55mm 1.8... i believe it to be a pre radioactive lens...Serial number 900515... Can anyone confirm this please? Also... i've heard that the radioactive lenses are crisper, is there any truth in this please... Thank you for adding me to Pentax Forums... Hope to speak soon. Regards. pan.

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OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,006	Originally posted by pan Hello everyone at Pentax Forums... i have an old Pentax LX kit with several Pentax lenses... i still enjoy using the old LX even though digital is very exciting. For my digital work i use a Fujifilm XT-1... This camera came alive recently with the addition of an early Super Takumar 55mm 1.8... i believe it to be a pre radioactive lens...Serial number 900515... Can anyone confirm this please? Also... i've heard that the radioactive lenses are crisper, is there any truth in this please... Thank you for adding me to Pentax Forums... Hope to speak soon. Regards. pan. Hi, Pan, welcome to PentaxForums! I suggest you post your lens question in one of the lens-specific subforums, where knowledgeable members can respond to your inquiry. PentaxForums.com → Pentax Lenses and Accessories →

10-25-2022, 11:57 AM	#3
Argos Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Utrecht Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 132	Originally posted by pan Hello everyone at Pentax Forums... i have an old Pentax LX kit with several Pentax lenses... i still enjoy using the old LX even though digital is very exciting. For my digital work i use a Fujifilm XT-1... This camera came alive recently with the addition of an early Super Takumar 55mm 1.8... i believe it to be a pre radioactive lens...Serial number 900515... Can anyone confirm this please? Also... i've heard that the radioactive lenses are crisper, is there any truth in this please... Thank you for adding me to Pentax Forums... Hope to speak soon. Regards. pan. Six digit Super-Takumar 1:1.8/55 mm lenses are NOT radioactive.

10-25-2022, 03:56 PM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Welcome to the forum, IMHO the LX may well have been one of Pentax's finest moments.