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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-25-2020, 03:05 PM  
How many 50mm lenses do you own? Favorite? What have you let go?
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 317
Views: 37,260
50s or 5Xs, as of today.

Takumar:
S-M-C Macro Tak 50mm f4
Super Tak 50mm f1.4
Super Tak 55mm f1.8
Auto Tak 55mm f2.2
Auto Tak 55mm f1.8
S-M-C Tak 55mm f1.8
Super Tak 55mm f2
SMC Tak 55mm f2

K series:
50mm f1.2
50mm f1.4
50mm f4 Macro
55mm f1.8

M series:
50mm f1.4
50mm f1.7

M42-M39
CZJ Pancolar 50mm f1.8
CZJ Pancolar Electric 50mm f1.8 MC
CZJ Biotar 58mm f2
Industar 50mm f3.5
Helios 44 silver 13 blades #0000xxx
Helios 44 silver 13 blades #000xxxx
Helios 44 8 blades Zebra
Helios 44 8 blades
Helios 44-2
Helios 44-2 (new barrell)
Helios 44-3
Helios 44-M
Helios 44M-4
Helios 44M-5
Helios 44M-6
Helios 44M-7
Pentacon 50mm f1.8
Fujinon 55mm f2.2
CZJ Tessar 50mm f2.8 silver
Volna-9 50mm f2.8
Revuenon 50mm f1.4
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-30-2020, 10:55 AM  
A comparison between modern digital lenses vs analog vintage prime lenses.
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Describes exactly what I feel about good old glass.
And I would add more things. Just hold a Takumar and you know that you have QUALITY in your hands. You know it's been here working for half a century and it will still work for many more decades, probably for the rest of your life. Hold a modern lens and you have plastic that will crack and electronics that will die.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-21-2020, 10:30 AM  
Different aperture holes in similar lenses... Why?
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
Yes, exactly the same. No visible blades.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-19-2020, 04:19 PM  
Different aperture holes in similar lenses... Why?
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
Thanks for all the answers, tomorrow I will shoot some photos with them and post them here.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-19-2020, 03:59 PM  
Different aperture holes in similar lenses... Why?
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
I have a few lenses with lazy/sticky blades and the behaviour is different. In this one, the blades open and close really fast.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-19-2020, 03:55 PM  
Different aperture holes in similar lenses... Why?
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
Thanks for the great answer.

Just measured it, in the older one the aperture is around 6mm (which is right).

In the newer one (the electric MC) it's almost 10mm.
If I set it to f/16 then it's identical to the other at f/8.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-19-2020, 03:31 PM  
Different aperture holes in similar lenses... Why?
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
I have two CZJ Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 of different generations.
Just noticed that when I set them at the same aperture, the holes left for light gathering are quite different, being bigger at the newer one.

Two pictures, with both set at f/22 (1st pic) and f/8 (2nd pic).

Is there anything wrong or is this normal?
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-16-2020, 12:13 AM  
Any experience on Industar 50-2 50mm f/3.5 m42 pancake
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 35
Views: 44,189
Yes, that's a problem. Since there's not a bayonet or screw system to hold it, if the base is a bit loose it will be constantly coming out.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-15-2020, 01:27 AM  
Any experience on Industar 50-2 50mm f/3.5 m42 pancake
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 35
Views: 44,189
My version is the all-black M42, made in 1971 (just like me :))
Bought the original hood from a Russian seller for 5$ +7$ shipping.
To open/close the diaphragm I just rotate the hood.
The first picture shows the engraved hood base.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-14-2020, 02:59 PM  
Confession game: how many lenses do you have? Why do you keep them? Which was let go?
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 140
Views: 14,544
I will let you know, of course.

135s tend to be good and cheap, and there are plenty of them around...

Helios-44-K4... It's the same lens as the 44M-4, and I prefer M42 to Ks so...

Jupiter 9... I'd like to have one, but never found a copy at an acceptable price.
I always buy lenses which are priced below the market price. I used to spend hours looking for good lenses at a good price.



It's more a feeling thing.
Of course, the coatings are "better" in Ks or Ms than in Takumars, but... I can't explain, I touch a Tak and it's instant love.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-14-2020, 04:01 AM  
Confession game: how many lenses do you have? Why do you keep them? Which was let go?
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 140
Views: 14,544
I'd like to get rid of all my K and M series in order to get funds for more Takumars (and for a FF mirrorless).
Taks have a kind of magic I just can't explain.

The list:

Auto focus:

Pentax DAL 18-55mm

Manual focus:

Takumars:
S-M-C Tak 24mm f3.5
S-M-C Tak 35mm f2
Auto Tak 35mm f3.5
Super Tak 35mm f3.5
S-M-C Tak 35mm f3.5
S-M-C Macro Tak 50mm f4
Super Tak 50mm f1.4
Super Tak 55mm f1.8 (only works from wide open to f7.1 or so)
Auto Tak 55mm f2.2
Auto Tak 55mm f1.8
S-M-C Tak 55mm f1.8
Super Tak 55mm f2
SMC Tak 55mm f2
Auto Tak 105mm f2.8
Super Tak 135mm f2.5
Tak 135mm f3.5 (Very first preset version)
Tak 135mm f3.5 (All black second preset version)
Auto Tak 135mm f3.5
Super Tak 135mm f3.5
S-M-C Tak 135mm f3.5
Tak Bayonet 135mm f2.8
S-M-C Tak 150mm f4
Super Tak 200mm f4
Tele Tak 200mm f5.6

K series:
24mm f2.8
28mm f3.5
35mm f3.5
50mm f1.2
50mm f1.4
50mm f4 Macro
55mm f1.8
105mm f2.8
135mm f2.5
135mm f3.5

M series
28mm f3.5
40mm f2.8
50mm f1.4
50mm f1.7
100mm f4 Macro
135mm f3.5
200mm f4

M42-M39:
Pentacon 29mm f2.8
Pentacon 30mm f3.5
CZJ Pancolar 50mm f1.8
CZJ Pancolar Electric 50mm f1.8 MC
CZJ Biotar 58mm f2
Schacht Ulm Travenon 135mm f4.5
Industar 50mm f3.5
Helios 44 silver 13 blades #0000xxx
Helios 44 silver 13 blades #000xxxx
Helios 44 8 blades Zebra
Helios 44 8 blades
Helios 44-2
Helios 44-2 (new barrell)
Helios 44-3
Helios 44-M
Helios 44M-4
Helios 44M-5
Helios 44M-6
Helios 44M-7
Pentacon 50mm f1.8
Pentacon 135mm f2.8
Fujinon 55mm f2.2
Jupiter 11 135mm f4
MIR1-SH 37mm f2.8
Fujita 135mm f4.5
Soligor 35mm f3.5
CZJ Tessar 50mm f2.8 silver
Volna-9 50mm f2.8
CZJ Sonnar 135mm f3.5
Tair 3 300mm f4.5
Tair 3phs 300mm f4.5 (full photosnaiper set)

Others in K mount:
Zenitar 16mm f2.8 fisheye
Revuenon 50mm f1.4
Topman 200mm f3.5
Sigma Mini Wide 28mm f2.8
Sigma Mini Wide II 28mm f2.8
Chinon 300mm f5.6

Zooms:
Pentax A 35-80mm
Sigma Beta II 60-200mm
Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8
Forum: Lens Clubs 04-10-2019, 12:06 PM  
East German Lens Club
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 418
Views: 80,741
Swirl!

CZJ Biotar 58mm f/2 on Pentax K50.
Wide open and with a small macro ring.

Swirl! by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-25-2019, 06:40 PM  
What's the highest rated lens you own according to PF?
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 111
Views: 8,177
Jupiter 11A 4/135 135mm F4
Average user rating: 9.78

Sharpness
9.7
Aberrations
9.5
Bokeh
9.8
Handling
9.4
Value
10.0

Jupiter 11A 4/135 135mm F4 Lens Reviews - Russian and Zenitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

Bought for 40€
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-25-2019, 02:13 PM  
Lovin' on the Helios 44 (58mm f/2)
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 754
Views: 174,500
Helios 44-2 wide open on K50

Some swirl here:

Helios 44-2 by AH AP, en Flickr

And a small intruder here:

Helios 44-2 by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 03-25-2019, 02:10 PM  
Post your ƒ1.2 Photos! (ƒ1.2 ONLY!)
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 2,086
Views: 525,029
SMC Pentax f/1.2 on K50 with a very small macro ring

EDIT: 50mm, of course.

Pentax K1.2 by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-21-2019, 01:36 PM  
Lovin' on the Helios 44 (58mm f/2)
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 754
Views: 174,500
Early all-black Helios 44

Helios 44 by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 03-21-2019, 01:35 PM  
55mm Lens Club - Pentax, Vivitar, Cosina, Porst - bring 'em all!
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 825
Views: 59,145
Fujinon 55mm f/2.2

With a small macro ring

Fujinon 55mm f/2.2 by AH AP, en Flickr

Lavender

Fujinon 55mm f/2.2 by AH AP, en Flickr

Fujinon 55mm f/2.2 by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 03-02-2019, 11:53 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 18,987
Views: 3,712,355
S-M-C MACRO TAKUMAR 1:4/50

No sharpness added.

Flower by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 02-24-2019, 05:11 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 18,987
Views: 3,712,355
Auto Takumar 105mm f/2.8
Wide open and at closest focus distance.

Auto Takumar 105mm f/2.8 by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 02-16-2019, 04:00 PM  
Fisheye Fever Club -- Flaunt your fisheye photos!
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 4,150
Views: 756,770
Zenitar 16mm fisheye on Pentax K50
Seville, Spain.

Zenitar 16mm fisheye by AH AP, en Flickr

Zenitar 16mm fisheye by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 02-15-2019, 08:22 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 18,987
Views: 3,712,355
Pentax K50, f/8, 1/200, ISO 200, CPL filter.
Forum: Lens Clubs 02-14-2019, 03:34 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 18,987
Views: 3,712,355
3-days trip to Seville, Spain, with just 2 lenses.
The S-M-C Takumar 24mm (this photo) and the Zenitar 16mm fisheye.

S-M-C Takumar 24mm f/3.5 by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 02-14-2019, 03:15 PM  
Soviet lenses club
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 4,207
Views: 1,073,478
Seville, Spain

Zenitar 16mm fisheye by AH AP, en Flickr

Zenitar 16mm fisheye by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 01-03-2019, 11:03 AM  
Thematic Sunsets
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 3,788
Views: 267,565
One hour ago. Cala Conta, Ibiza. CZJ Sonnar 135mm f/3.5 on Pentax K50.

CZJ Sonnar 135mm f/3.5 by AH AP, en Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 01-02-2019, 04:45 PM  
55mm Lens Club - Pentax, Vivitar, Cosina, Porst - bring 'em all!
Posted By Cabessius
Replies: 825
Views: 59,145
Wide open:

Fujinon 55mm f/2.2 by AH AP, en Flickr

Fujinon 55mm f/2.2 by AH AP, en Flickr

Fujinon 55mm f/2.2 by AH AP, en Flickr
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