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08-25-2011, 04:39 AM   #1
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Super tak 35mm f2 vs. Vivitar 35mm f1.9

I have a Super Tak 35mm f3.5. I want to buy another faster one, such as the Super Tak 35mm f2. However, I am tempted to buy a Vivitar 35mm f1.9 M42 that seems to be in the same league. Does anyone one knows about these two lenses? I appreciate your advise.

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Which glass (optics manufacturer) is the Vivitar? Should be able to find out through the first few numbers of the lens serial number...
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Komine. Series starts with 28xxxx
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The Tak 35 2 is a great piece, if you can get only one - I would take the Vivitar. The Komine glass is outstanding, really sharp glass....







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Pepe, I have both - a Vivitar 35/1.9 M42 and an SMC Tak 35/2 M42. Do you want to see samples from both?
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I had the Vivitar in the Komine version, not a bad lens. I did not keep it because I'm not that good on manual focus and did not use it enough. I've since acquired the DA 35/2.4 which blows the Vivitar away. The Vivitar was soft under f4, but good at f4 and on.

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QuoteOriginally posted by ramseybuckeye Quote
... I've since acquired the DA 35/2.4 which blows the Vivitar away. The Vivitar was soft under f4, but good at f4 and on.
Good to know. Thanks,
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