Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-14-2009, 02:57 AM
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Hello All!
Could anybody suggest a site where I can check the serial number of a lens? I would like to understand when was a lens built according to its serial number, and what generation it belongs to. The lens I'm after is a SMC Takumar 500 f/4.5.
Thank you gents and happy photos!
Andrea
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-14-2009, 02:46 AM
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Hi guys,
hank you very much for the answers, I really had a stroke of luck, surfing on the web I found two 500 f/4.5. One was on e-bay and the other one came out on a private site. I should be getting the lens soon, then I'll let you know. I might be posting a couple of pictures of it :D
Happy phots all!!!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-10-2009, 04:50 PM
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Hello!
Could anyone give me some information on two different lenses?
-Takumar SMC 500mm f/4.5
-Takumar 500 mm f/5
Are both these lenses coming with a M42 thread?
Are they both for 35 mm or one (either) is for medium format?
In case one is for medium format, which Pentax system suits them (645, 6x7 etc)?
I was thinking of using one of these two lenses for astrophotography...
Would anyone suggest me one instead of the other?
Where could be the best place to look for (and hopefully find) these lenses for sale?
Thanking you all in advance for your help,
Have a ncie day!!!
Andrea
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
08-10-2009, 04:42 PM
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Ciao everyone!
My name's Andrea, I'm from Italy but I've been living and working in Australia for the last three years. passionate about photography and astronomy/astrophotography, I've decided to join this forum which seems to be plenty of nice people and information. I hope you'll forgive me about me not being a Pentax user/owner. I own Nikon system for 35 mm + digital, and use a Hartblei + Carl Zeis Jena lenses on medium format (lot of fun!). I'm thinking of getting into Pentax for medium format, so what a better place of this to be in?
Whishing you all a nice day and happy photos!!!
Andrea
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