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**arnold** · 03-07-2015, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by jtk

Super Takumar 55/1.8
Super Takumar 28/3.5

Originally posted by jtk

This one is a Honeywell where my old one was an Asahi. I think there are slight differences but it's been a while. I have:
Super Takumar 55/1.8
Super Takumar 28/3.5

Good camera and those lenses are still excellent by today's standards. Keep shooting film.

Auraluu · 03-08-2015, 11:55 AM

I've found that particularly with Spotmatics the slower the lens the more grainy it looks in the viewfinder. Lenses slower than about f/2.8 give a pretty grainy look and are also more difficult to focus.

cooltouch · 03-08-2015, 09:01 PM

Hey JTK, nice looking Spottie you got there. I have three of 'em: an SP, SP1000, and F. Of them all, the SP seems to be in the best overall shape. Two of 'em are Honeywells and one is an Asahi. Far as I can tell, the only difference between them, besides model differences, are the names stamped on the name plates.

jtk · 03-09-2015, 05:02 AM

Thanks guys!

I noticed also that I think the aperture switch on the lens was stuck between A and M, it seemed like it was much better after I switched it to M (I had forgotten about the switch completely).

I can't see any differences either; as far as function goes (and from what I remember), it seems to be the same.

The lenses are pretty nice! Certainly nothing modern that I've used is as nice to focus manually.

LesDMess · 03-09-2015, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by cooltouch

Hey JTK, nice looking Spottie you got there. I have three of 'em: an SP, SP1000, and F. Of them all, the SP seems to be in the best overall shape. Two of 'em are Honeywells and one is an Asahi. Far as I can tell, the only difference between them, besides model differences, are the names stamped on the name plates.

Originally posted by jtk

I can't see any differences either; as far as function goes (and from what I remember), it seems to be the same.

The lenses are pretty nice! Certainly nothing modern that I've used is as nice to focus manually.

The major advancement of the F was no more stop down metering required as it had an aperture position linkage that when used with a proper Takumar will allow open aperture TTL metering. I am not really sure how many of these Takumars were released but of course this was rendered moot with the release of the K mount a couple of years later. Still has stop down metering when using older lenses.

cooltouch · 03-09-2015, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

The major advancement of the F was no more stop down metering required as it had an aperture position linkage that when used with a proper Takumar will allow open aperture TTL metering. I am not really sure how many of these Takumars were released but of course this was rendered moot with the release of the K mount a couple of years later. Still has stop down metering when using older lenses.

Correct. I wasn't really addressing the differences between the models I own, however -- I was just stating that, far as I know, the only difference between a "Honeywell" and an "Asahi" is the name stamped on the top cover.

Not sure, either, how many SMCTs were made, but I suspect a lot because there's no real shortage of them even now, forty years after the SMCTs were replaced with the K-mount. Or at least so it seems with the more popular, or more common lenses.

Cuthbert · 04-02-2015, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

The major advancement of the F was no more stop down metering required as it had an aperture position linkage that when used with a proper Takumar will allow open aperture TTL metering. I am not really sure how many of these Takumars were released but of course this was rendered moot with the release of the K mount a couple of years later. Still has stop down metering when using older lenses.

Yes that makes the F type the most desiderable Spottie...IMO of course.

cooltouch · 04-02-2015, 07:53 PM

I agree. I spotted an F at shopgoodwill.com and bought it because it looked to be in pretty clean shape. And it was -- is. Turns out it's got problems, though. The meter reads kinda funny and at higher shutter speeds, the mirror sticks in the up position. If I lower the shutter speed such that the slow speed escapement is engaged, the mirror will return. Annoying. So, I guess this will be a parts body as I look for another clean one that works well.

**arnold** · 04-03-2015, 01:23 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by cooltouch

I agree. I spotted an F at shopgoodwill.com and bought it because it looked to be in pretty clean shape. And it was -- is. Turns out it's got problems, though. The meter reads kinda funny and at higher shutter speeds, the mirror sticks in the up position. If I lower the shutter speed such that the slow speed escapement is engaged, the mirror will return. Annoying. So, I guess this will be a parts body as I look for another clean one that works well.

Try this:

You Tube

cooltouch · 04-03-2015, 10:02 AM

Wow, Arnold! Thanks for that video. I just finished adding a drop to that wheel, as shown in the video -- fired the camera at least five times on every shutter speed and no more hangups. Woot!

**gofour3** · 04-03-2015, 12:50 PM - **3 Likes**

This is the first Pentax brochure/leaflet that I have come across that has all five “K” Series bodies pictured.

Phil.

**monochrome** · 04-03-2015, 02:39 PM

Very neat Phil. Never seen that one.

**gofour3** · 04-28-2015, 04:24 PM - **2 Likes**

A recently assembled “A” Series kit!

Phil.

LesDMess · 04-28-2015, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

A recently assembled “A” Series kit!

Phil.

That's a nice looking kit!

**monochrome** · 04-28-2015, 04:31 PM

Oh my!!!

03-08-2015, 11:55 AM	#2942
Auraluu Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 3	Grainy Viewfinder I've found that particularly with Spotmatics the slower the lens the more grainy it looks in the viewfinder. Lenses slower than about f/2.8 give a pretty grainy look and are also more difficult to focus.

03-09-2015, 02:12 PM	#2946
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	Originally posted by LesDMess The major advancement of the F was no more stop down metering required as it had an aperture position linkage that when used with a proper Takumar will allow open aperture TTL metering. I am not really sure how many of these Takumars were released but of course this was rendered moot with the release of the K mount a couple of years later. Still has stop down metering when using older lenses. Correct. I wasn't really addressing the differences between the models I own, however -- I was just stating that, far as I know, the only difference between a "Honeywell" and an "Asahi" is the name stamped on the top cover. Not sure, either, how many SMCTs were made, but I suspect a lot because there's no real shortage of them even now, forty years after the SMCTs were replaced with the K-mount. Or at least so it seems with the more popular, or more common lenses. Last edited by cooltouch; 03-09-2015 at 02:23 PM.

04-03-2015, 12:50 PM - 3 Likes	#2951
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	This is the first Pentax brochure/leaflet that I have come across that has all five “K” Series bodies pictured. Phil. Attached Images

04-28-2015, 04:24 PM - 2 Likes	#2953
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	A recently assembled “A” Series kit! Phil. Attached Images

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03-07-2015, 07:28 PM	#2941
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by jtk Super Takumar 55/1.8 Super Takumar 28/3.5 Originally posted by jtk This one is a Honeywell where my old one was an Asahi. I think there are slight differences but it's been a while. I have: Super Takumar 55/1.8 Super Takumar 28/3.5 Good camera and those lenses are still excellent by today's standards. Keep shooting film.

03-08-2015, 09:01 PM	#2943
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	Hey JTK, nice looking Spottie you got there. I have three of 'em: an SP, SP1000, and F. Of them all, the SP seems to be in the best overall shape. Two of 'em are Honeywells and one is an Asahi. Far as I can tell, the only difference between them, besides model differences, are the names stamped on the name plates.

03-09-2015, 05:02 AM	#2944
jtk Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 25	Thanks guys! I noticed also that I think the aperture switch on the lens was stuck between A and M, it seemed like it was much better after I switched it to M (I had forgotten about the switch completely). I can't see any differences either; as far as function goes (and from what I remember), it seems to be the same. The lenses are pretty nice! Certainly nothing modern that I've used is as nice to focus manually.

03-09-2015, 07:51 AM	#2945
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by cooltouch Hey JTK, nice looking Spottie you got there. I have three of 'em: an SP, SP1000, and F. Of them all, the SP seems to be in the best overall shape. Two of 'em are Honeywells and one is an Asahi. Far as I can tell, the only difference between them, besides model differences, are the names stamped on the name plates. Originally posted by jtk I can't see any differences either; as far as function goes (and from what I remember), it seems to be the same. The lenses are pretty nice! Certainly nothing modern that I've used is as nice to focus manually. The major advancement of the F was no more stop down metering required as it had an aperture position linkage that when used with a proper Takumar will allow open aperture TTL metering. I am not really sure how many of these Takumars were released but of course this was rendered moot with the release of the K mount a couple of years later. Still has stop down metering when using older lenses.

04-02-2015, 02:59 PM	#2947
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by LesDMess The major advancement of the F was no more stop down metering required as it had an aperture position linkage that when used with a proper Takumar will allow open aperture TTL metering. I am not really sure how many of these Takumars were released but of course this was rendered moot with the release of the K mount a couple of years later. Still has stop down metering when using older lenses. Yes that makes the F type the most desiderable Spottie...IMO of course.

04-02-2015, 07:53 PM	#2948
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	I agree. I spotted an F at shopgoodwill.com and bought it because it looked to be in pretty clean shape. And it was -- is. Turns out it's got problems, though. The meter reads kinda funny and at higher shutter speeds, the mirror sticks in the up position. If I lower the shutter speed such that the slow speed escapement is engaged, the mirror will return. Annoying. So, I guess this will be a parts body as I look for another clean one that works well.

04-03-2015, 10:02 AM	#2950
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	Wow, Arnold! Thanks for that video. I just finished adding a drop to that wheel, as shown in the video -- fired the camera at least five times on every shutter speed and no more hangups. Woot!

04-03-2015, 02:39 PM	#2952
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Very neat Phil. Never seen that one.

04-28-2015, 04:28 PM	#2954
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by gofour3 A recently assembled “A” Series kit! Phil. That's a nice looking kit!

04-28-2015, 04:31 PM	#2955
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Oh my!!!