S-M-C Takumar 1000mm f/8

deadwolfbones · 09-28-2009, 08:02 AM

Got Paul's T-mount adapter today. Fits perfectly, though it appears to be somewhat thicker than the Nikon one--that should make the lens focus even more closely, right? Hmm...

Most annoying thing is that I lost my tripod mounting bracket somewhere, so I can't really test it out yet.

deadwolfbones · 10-01-2009, 04:17 PM

Finally took it out shooting at the dog park on Monday evening, using the roof of my car as a tripod. The focusing range definitely doesn't go to infinity as-is, but it's still got quite a huge reach on it. Focusing is tough on the K20D viewfinder--was much easier on my MX when I mounted it on that. Results are pretty good for a lens like this. On static objects with text I can see that the sharpness is very good, but getting sharpness on non-static objects is quite difficult, especially if you want to shoot at low ISO. I'll post some pics soon.

deadwolfbones · 10-06-2009, 10:05 AM

Shots OF the lens (pre-service):

Shots WITH the lens (post-service):

So overall it's quite sharp given the vintage and the extreme nature of the design. Focus is extremely difficult on an APS-C viewfinder. CA can be bad at times.

xjjohnno · 10-06-2009, 01:17 PM

Good to see you got the 1000mm up and running at last.

**dadipentak** · 10-06-2009, 06:28 PM

Congratulations--that's great news! Looks to me you've come up roses on this one. If you know how to manage the fringing in pp, you're going to have a lot of fun with that lens.

**monochrome** · 10-06-2009, 08:15 PM

Heh. Williams sticker on a Subaru - just like my wife's car. I'd love to see some reference shots on the close-ups (say, 200mm swapped in for same tripod shot).

Nice, sharp images and good rendition. It was a long road, but you got there. As time goes by you can "improve" the mount end until you have infinity focus!

Congrats.

Nick Siebers · 10-06-2009, 08:20 PM

Love the thread, and glad there is a happy ending - so far!

**gofour3** · 10-06-2009, 10:33 PM

Good news enjoy!!

Phil.

PS I also found a great K500 with an "actual" lens mount, so I'm happy as well.

**dadipentak** · 10-07-2009, 03:35 AM

Maybe we should start an Extreme Telephoto Club thread for lenses 500mm & above?

**gofour3** · 10-07-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Maybe we should start an Extreme Telephoto Club thread for lenses 500mm & above?

Good idea, as they are a breed of there own.

Phil.

8540tomg · 10-08-2009, 04:49 AM

Phil,

Good to see you found a K 500/4.5 - I envy you that one. The 500 and longer club sounds like fun. It will be a pretty exclusive group. There can't be more than a half dozen lenses in that range. I won't be able to join but I'll watch with interest.

Tom G

**dadipentak** · 10-08-2009, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Phil,

Good to see you found a K 500/4.5 - I envy you that one. The 500 and longer club sounds like fun. It will be a pretty exclusive group. There can't be more than a half dozen lenses in that range. I won't be able to join but I'll watch with interest.

Tom G

We could broaden the base of the club somewhat by allowing the use of a tc so, for example, photos shot with a 300mm & 1.7x tc would qualify?

Peter Zack · 10-08-2009, 07:45 AM

I'd forgotten about this thread. 300mm club which covers the same territory..

So why not post your long lens info and shots there?

**dadipentak** · 10-08-2009, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

I'd forgotten about this thread. 300mm club which covers the same territory..

So why not post your long lens info and shots there?

Because reinventing the wheel is always such fun?

Seriously, I'll do that, Peter--thanks!

davidvcd · 10-09-2009, 08:56 PM

Wow, i saw the auction as well, didnt think anything of it at the time.......

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09-28-2009, 08:02 AM	#166
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Original Poster	Got Paul's T-mount adapter today. Fits perfectly, though it appears to be somewhat thicker than the Nikon one--that should make the lens focus even more closely, right? Hmm... Most annoying thing is that I lost my tripod mounting bracket somewhere, so I can't really test it out yet.

10-01-2009, 04:17 PM	#167
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Original Poster	Finally took it out shooting at the dog park on Monday evening, using the roof of my car as a tripod. The focusing range definitely doesn't go to infinity as-is, but it's still got quite a huge reach on it. Focusing is tough on the K20D viewfinder--was much easier on my MX when I mounted it on that. Results are pretty good for a lens like this. On static objects with text I can see that the sharpness is very good, but getting sharpness on non-static objects is quite difficult, especially if you want to shoot at low ISO. I'll post some pics soon.

10-06-2009, 10:05 AM	#168
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Original Poster	Shots OF the lens (pre-service): Shots WITH the lens (post-service): So overall it's quite sharp given the vintage and the extreme nature of the design. Focus is extremely difficult on an APS-C viewfinder. CA can be bad at times.

10-06-2009, 01:17 PM	#169
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Good to see you got the 1000mm up and running at last.

10-06-2009, 06:28 PM	#170
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Congratulations--that's great news! Looks to me you've come up roses on this one. If you know how to manage the fringing in pp, you're going to have a lot of fun with that lens.

10-06-2009, 08:15 PM	#171
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Heh. Williams sticker on a Subaru - just like my wife's car. I'd love to see some reference shots on the close-ups (say, 200mm swapped in for same tripod shot). Nice, sharp images and good rendition. It was a long road, but you got there. As time goes by you can "improve" the mount end until you have infinity focus! Congrats.

10-06-2009, 08:20 PM	#172
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	Love the thread, and glad there is a happy ending - so far!

10-06-2009, 10:33 PM	#173
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Good news enjoy!! Phil. PS I also found a great K500 with an "actual" lens mount, so I'm happy as well.

10-07-2009, 03:35 AM	#174
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Maybe we should start an Extreme Telephoto Club thread for lenses 500mm & above?

10-07-2009, 06:21 PM	#175
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by dadipentak Maybe we should start an Extreme Telephoto Club thread for lenses 500mm & above? Good idea, as they are a breed of there own. Phil.

10-08-2009, 04:49 AM	#176
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Phil, Good to see you found a K 500/4.5 - I envy you that one. The 500 and longer club sounds like fun. It will be a pretty exclusive group. There can't be more than a half dozen lenses in that range. I won't be able to join but I'll watch with interest. Tom G

10-08-2009, 06:24 AM	#177
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by 8540tomg Phil, Good to see you found a K 500/4.5 - I envy you that one. The 500 and longer club sounds like fun. It will be a pretty exclusive group. There can't be more than a half dozen lenses in that range. I won't be able to join but I'll watch with interest. Tom G We could broaden the base of the club somewhat by allowing the use of a tc so, for example, photos shot with a 300mm & 1.7x tc would qualify?

10-08-2009, 07:45 AM	#178
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I'd forgotten about this thread. 300mm club which covers the same territory.. So why not post your long lens info and shots there?

10-08-2009, 08:52 AM	#179
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Peter Zack I'd forgotten about this thread. 300mm club which covers the same territory.. So why not post your long lens info and shots there? Because reinventing the wheel is always such fun? Seriously, I'll do that, Peter--thanks!

10-09-2009, 08:56 PM	#180
davidvcd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorthernVA , USA / Grenoble, FRANCE Posts: 148	Wow, i saw the auction as well, didnt think anything of it at the time.......