Which 135mm Takumar is Better, the 135mm/2.5 or the 135mm/3.5?

stover98074 · 08-20-2010, 10:27 AM

Many thanks and it is a big help.

séamuis · 08-20-2010, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by stover98074

Many thanks and it is a big help.

glad to share the information.

GeneV · 08-21-2010, 08:21 AM

I don't have the Tak, but the SMC K 135/2.5 is one of the finest lenses I have used. If the Tak is the same formula (6-6), and you don't mind the extra weight, go for it. Among the other benefits, the 2.5 aperture is one of the easiest lenses you will ever focus, even on a pentamirror camera.

CarbonR · 08-21-2010, 08:33 AM

If it can be useful. Here is a link to a comparative test of 135mm lenses (including the 4 135mm takumar) I've done some times ago. There are 100% crops

http://front1.monsterup.com/upload/1282404689317.jpg

GeneV · 08-21-2010, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by CarbonR

If it can be useful. Here is a link to a comparative test of 135mm lenses (including the 4 135mm takumar) I've done some times ago. There are 100% crops

http://front1.monsterup.com/upload/1282404689317.jpg

That's a nice little comparison. The SMC 2.5 V2 shines, especially at wider apertures, but I am really surprised to see that a close second (to my eyes) is the DA50-200. I wonder if some of these film designs just work better than others on a DSLR.

stover98074 · 08-23-2010, 04:53 PM - **1 Like**

I had an opportunity to work with the preset takumar 135 3.5 this weekend at Deception Pass State Park on Widbey Island, WA. A last minute, end of summer camping trip with friends and my family... The photos below are of the Puget Sound coast and were taken on a tripod within minutes before and after sunset. This is a nice lens and a lot of fun to explore and use.

stevebrot · 08-23-2010, 05:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stover98074

I had an opportunity to work with the preset takumar 135 3.5 this weekend at Deception Pass State Park on Widbey Island, WA. A last minute, end of summer camping trip with friends and my family... The photos below are of the Puget Sound coast and were taken on a tripod within minutes before and after sunset. This is a nice lens and a lot of fun to explore and use.

Beautiful photos from Deception Pass! I know the area well and it is always a pleasure to be reminded of its natural beauty.

Steve

stevebrot · 08-23-2010, 05:18 PM

BTW...has anyone managed to figure out why this thread is still located in the "Pentax Film SLR" section? It probably would have attracted more discussion if it had been moved to the lens section.

Steve

stover98074 · 08-23-2010, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Beautiful photos from Deception Pass! I know the area well and it is always a pleasure to be reminded of its natural beauty.

Steve

Steve,

Thanks for the kind words. The park and all of the sound are a place to see.

I pointed my camera in the other direction from the sun shortly after dusk and I imagine this is a familiar site to you.

Steve

08-23-2010, 05:59 PM	#24
stover98074 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 153	Originally posted by stevebrot Beautiful photos from Deception Pass! I know the area well and it is always a pleasure to be reminded of its natural beauty. Steve Steve, Thanks for the kind words. The park and all of the sound are a place to see. I pointed my camera in the other direction from the sun shortly after dusk and I imagine this is a familiar site to you. Steve Last edited by stover98074; 08-23-2010 at 06:17 PM.

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08-20-2010, 10:27 AM	#16
stover98074 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 153	Many thanks and it is a big help.

08-20-2010, 10:30 AM	#17
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by stover98074 Many thanks and it is a big help. glad to share the information.

08-21-2010, 08:21 AM	#18
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	I don't have the Tak, but the SMC K 135/2.5 is one of the finest lenses I have used. If the Tak is the same formula (6-6), and you don't mind the extra weight, go for it. Among the other benefits, the 2.5 aperture is one of the easiest lenses you will ever focus, even on a pentamirror camera.

08-21-2010, 08:33 AM	#19
CarbonR Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clermont-Ferrand, France Posts: 363	If it can be useful. Here is a link to a comparative test of 135mm lenses (including the 4 135mm takumar) I've done some times ago. There are 100% crops http://front1.monsterup.com/upload/1282404689317.jpg

08-21-2010, 08:59 AM	#20
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by CarbonR If it can be useful. Here is a link to a comparative test of 135mm lenses (including the 4 135mm takumar) I've done some times ago. There are 100% crops http://front1.monsterup.com/upload/1282404689317.jpg That's a nice little comparison. The SMC 2.5 V2 shines, especially at wider apertures, but I am really surprised to see that a close second (to my eyes) is the DA50-200. I wonder if some of these film designs just work better than others on a DSLR.

08-23-2010, 04:53 PM - 1 Like	#21
stover98074 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 153	I had an opportunity to work with the preset takumar 135 3.5 this weekend at Deception Pass State Park on Widbey Island, WA. A last minute, end of summer camping trip with friends and my family... The photos below are of the Puget Sound coast and were taken on a tripod within minutes before and after sunset. This is a nice lens and a lot of fun to explore and use.

08-23-2010, 05:16 PM - 1 Like	#22
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by stover98074 I had an opportunity to work with the preset takumar 135 3.5 this weekend at Deception Pass State Park on Widbey Island, WA. A last minute, end of summer camping trip with friends and my family... The photos below are of the Puget Sound coast and were taken on a tripod within minutes before and after sunset. This is a nice lens and a lot of fun to explore and use. Beautiful photos from Deception Pass! I know the area well and it is always a pleasure to be reminded of its natural beauty. Steve

08-23-2010, 05:18 PM	#23
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	BTW...has anyone managed to figure out why this thread is still located in the "Pentax Film SLR" section? It probably would have attracted more discussion if it had been moved to the lens section. Steve

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