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estudleon · 10-18-2009, 09:28 AM

What about this lens?

How many version are there?

How can I recognice them?

Thanks in advance.

axl · 10-18-2009, 11:21 AM

K 150/4

seems that there was only one version

BR
Peter

Asahiflex · 10-18-2009, 11:45 AM

The previous poster was wrong

There are two versions of the Super-Takumar 1:4 / 150mm according to Gerjan van Oosten:

- Made from 1965-1967: 5 elements in 4 groups
- Made from 1967-1971: 5 elements in 5 groups (P/n 43741)

The first version is somewhat weak at full aperture. The two versions can be distinguished by the size of the rear element: the later version is bigger.

I don't have this lens (yet!) but I'd look at the product number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch. If there isn't any then I think it is the earlier version.

Of course there's also the S-M-C version. This has the same layout as the last Super-Takumar, but with S-M-C coating.

estudleon · 10-18-2009, 01:22 PM

Thanks guys very much.

axl · 10-18-2009, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

The previous poster was wrong

There are two versions of the Super-Takumar 1:4 / 150mm according to Gerjan van Oosten:

- Made from 1965-1967: 5 elements in 4 groups
- Made from 1967-1971: 5 elements in 5 groups (P/n 43741)

The first version is somewhat weak at full aperture. The two versions can be distinguished by the size of the rear element: the later version is bigger.

I don't have this lens (yet!) but I'd look at the product number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch. If there isn't any then I think it is the earlier version.

Of course there's also the S-M-C version. This has the same layout as the last Super-Takumar, but with S-M-C coating.

thanks for correcting me..

wlank · 10-18-2009, 04:41 PM

Another source of the same information. View all Takumar lens types

richard64 · 10-19-2009, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I don't have this lens (yet!) but I'd look at the product number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch. If there isn't any then I think it is the earlier version.

I think I have the earlier version - there is no part number on the A/M switch (it is A/M not AUTO/MAN like on the later versions). To be honest I am quite pleased with it, even fully open. I cannot find an example fully open, but this is at f11

Richard

wowtip · 10-19-2009, 02:20 PM

How is it using the 150mm focal length on APS-C?

As many has said (warned) the 135mm is a bit weird to me, too short for a tele and too long for an ordinary walk-around-lens. If you feel the same about 135s, is the 150mm getting into the real tele territory, or does the same weirdness apply to the 150mm?

estudleon · 10-19-2009, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by richard64

I think I have the earlier version - there is no part number on the A/M switch (it is A/M not AUTO/MAN like on the later versions).
Richard

Acording to View all Takumar lens types
you have the second version "Model ll is slightly heavier (325g) than Model l (320g). Auto/manual lever marked either A/M or Auto/Man."

Rino.

**Just1MoreDave** · 09-20-2012, 04:18 PM

I have an Asahi lens hood that's missing the N in JAPAN. Missing the first character is a little odd. Some lenses had part or all of the name painted over or scratched out, most often in a way that looks more like vandalism than anything. Those may have been imported without being sold by the official local distributor, and had to be modified to clear customs. The long engraving might have been by a large institution or government, I've seen some nicely engraved non-original numbers.

I've never used my SMC version. It seemed like a great purchase idea but it's either too big a step from another lens or not enough.

mannyquinto · 09-20-2012, 06:46 PM

I got the SMC version w/ part number 43742 etched on the Auto/Man switch. Got it in pristine condition complete with end/front caps for $43. I like its smooth focusing ability very much. Usable wide open.

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10-18-2009, 11:21 AM	#2
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	K 150/4 seems that there was only one version BR Peter

10-18-2009, 11:45 AM	#3
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	The previous poster was wrong There are two versions of the Super-Takumar 1:4 / 150mm according to Gerjan van Oosten: - Made from 1965-1967: 5 elements in 4 groups - Made from 1967-1971: 5 elements in 5 groups (P/n 43741) The first version is somewhat weak at full aperture. The two versions can be distinguished by the size of the rear element: the later version is bigger. I don't have this lens (yet!) but I'd look at the product number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch. If there isn't any then I think it is the earlier version. Of course there's also the S-M-C version. This has the same layout as the last Super-Takumar, but with S-M-C coating.

10-18-2009, 01:22 PM	#4
estudleon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 228 Original Poster	Thanks guys very much.

10-18-2009, 03:16 PM	#5
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by Asahiflex The previous poster was wrong There are two versions of the Super-Takumar 1:4 / 150mm according to Gerjan van Oosten: - Made from 1965-1967: 5 elements in 4 groups - Made from 1967-1971: 5 elements in 5 groups (P/n 43741) The first version is somewhat weak at full aperture. The two versions can be distinguished by the size of the rear element: the later version is bigger. I don't have this lens (yet!) but I'd look at the product number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch. If there isn't any then I think it is the earlier version. Of course there's also the S-M-C version. This has the same layout as the last Super-Takumar, but with S-M-C coating. thanks for correcting me..

10-18-2009, 04:41 PM	#6
wlank Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Teresa, New Mexico Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,130	Another source of the same information. View all Takumar lens types

10-19-2009, 02:03 PM	#7
richard64 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 309	Originally posted by Asahiflex I don't have this lens (yet!) but I'd look at the product number engraved in the Auto/Manual switch. If there isn't any then I think it is the earlier version. I think I have the earlier version - there is no part number on the A/M switch (it is A/M not AUTO/MAN like on the later versions). To be honest I am quite pleased with it, even fully open. I cannot find an example fully open, but this is at f11 Richard

10-19-2009, 02:20 PM	#8
wowtip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West coast Photos: Gallery Posts: 261	How is it using the 150mm focal length on APS-C? As many has said (warned) the 135mm is a bit weird to me, too short for a tele and too long for an ordinary walk-around-lens. If you feel the same about 135s, is the 150mm getting into the real tele territory, or does the same weirdness apply to the 150mm?

10-19-2009, 05:03 PM	#9
estudleon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 228 Original Poster	Originally posted by richard64 I think I have the earlier version - there is no part number on the A/M switch (it is A/M not AUTO/MAN like on the later versions). Richard Acording to View all Takumar lens types you have the second version "Model ll is slightly heavier (325g) than Model l (320g). Auto/manual lever marked either A/M or Auto/Man." Rino.

09-20-2012, 04:18 PM	#10
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	I have an Asahi lens hood that's missing the N in JAPAN. Missing the first character is a little odd. Some lenses had part or all of the name painted over or scratched out, most often in a way that looks more like vandalism than anything. Those may have been imported without being sold by the official local distributor, and had to be modified to clear customs. The long engraving might have been by a large institution or government, I've seen some nicely engraved non-original numbers. I've never used my SMC version. It seemed like a great purchase idea but it's either too big a step from another lens or not enough.

09-20-2012, 06:46 PM	#11
mannyquinto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: manila Posts: 152	I got the SMC version w/ part number 43742 etched on the Auto/Man switch. Got it in pristine condition complete with end/front caps for $43. I like its smooth focusing ability very much. Usable wide open.

super takumar 4/150

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