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Forum: Lens Clubs 06-25-2018, 10:31 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Nice bokeh texture
Forum: Lens Clubs 06-14-2018, 05:21 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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All with SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 + Marumi MC yellow filter and Acros

I have a feeling my Auto-Takumar (single coated) would be better for black and white, but I don't have a filter that fits it
Forum: Lens Clubs 03-23-2018, 03:08 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Awesome 3d pop from the SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8:

Forum: Lens Clubs 02-22-2018, 02:28 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Had the great idea to attach my Takumar 200mm f/3.5 to a 27.5cm extension tube. Pretty happy with the results so far. Looking forward to trying it out on people (my wife wasn't interested, lol!)



Forum: Lens Clubs 02-07-2018, 05:14 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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SPII+ Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2 and Velvia 50. It's probably my favorite combo when shooting just for fun.

55020006 by Rangi TM, on Flickr

55020010 by Rangi TM, on Flickr

55020031 by Rangi TM, on Flickr

55020038 by Rangi TM, on Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 12-03-2017, 11:57 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Thanks for the nice comments everyone. I do find the 55mm to be a nice lens for portraits. The extra 5mm does make a difference. I haven't noticed a huge (if any) difference between my Auto-Takumar and SMC Takumar 55mm lenses. The extra aperture blades are nice; the 6-bladed versions have "ninja star" bokeh until they are stopped down to about f/4-ish.

I do have a question for everyone. What is your favorite 85mm Takumar? I kind of want one but they are expensive, so I feel I should get the "right" version.
Forum: Lens Clubs 12-01-2017, 03:08 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2



I would have been quite happy with this photo if I had nailed focus on the angel. Oh well.



Again missed focus on one of her eyes. I was pleased with this photo otherwise.


SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8

Forum: Lens Clubs 11-26-2017, 09:05 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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VERY nice!
Forum: Lens Clubs 11-15-2017, 12:46 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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A pic from my photo walk today. 200mm f/3.5 Takumar. Very nice lens from about f/5.6-f/8. Glows wide open, which makes it lose contrast. Good performance but I would not recommend it as someone's first vintage lens.

Some more:



He waved to me lol. There is a color fringe in the "hot" highlight

Forum: Lens Clubs 10-19-2017, 05:23 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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99560024

Takumar 200mm f/3.5 with yellow filter @f/5.6
Forum: Lens Clubs 10-09-2017, 08:00 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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VERY nice! Plenty of micro contrast "3d effect" and no LoCA. A little but busy bokeh but you can't have everything... two thumbs up
Forum: Lens Clubs 10-02-2017, 05:37 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 + Red filter



I was surprised that the headlight on the bike didn't cause any filter / other funkiness. I use Marumi multi-coated filters and have never had a problem with them. They are easy to clean too.

Auto Takumar 55mm f/2 + "integral" yellow filter



Both on Seagull 400 film. I'm happy.
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-26-2017, 11:32 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Thank you very much! You do know that I am going to quote you on that ;-) :-P

I actually like your image except for that flare. Even so it almost looks like a rainbow. Did you shoot with a hood or is it just a consequence of it being an old and wide lens? The noise is lovely - it makes it look like a dream world.

---------- Post added 2017-09-27 at 15:34 ----------



Thanks. I have being working hard on nailing lighting and exposures lately so it means a lot to me.

---------- Post added 2017-09-27 at 15:36 ----------



!!! That is fantastic !!! The only other lens I have seen with that kind of "sensual" transition from focus area to out of focus is the Nikkor-O 35mm lens. Which also happens to be 8 elements.

---------- Post added 2017-09-27 at 15:43 ----------



Thanks. The top pic (with the ducks) matches my experience with this lens in bright light. Quite a bit of blue fringing in the bokeh circles. Not that it is a bad thing, it is just a special property of this lens. It is also good for BW pics!
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-26-2017, 08:23 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Takumar 200mm f/3.5. It works nicely with a monopod. 200mm is kind of hard for me to nail focus but I'll practice. Going to order a yellow filter for this lens next payday and shoot some BW!



---------- Post added 2017-09-27 at 00:25 ----------



I love the last image! Do your samples of this lens have a lot of LoCA?
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-12-2017, 10:58 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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I live in Japan which is very humid in summer and take no special measures to prevent mold in my lenses aside from using them outside on a sunny day at least once a month. It's worked so far :)
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-12-2017, 04:13 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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I thought so but when I went to make sure the lens was dry (it was raining last night) it was at about f/5.6 actually. :o

I noticed my 200/4 had unsaturated colors compared to my other lenses but maybe I was wrong. I am impressed with the color rendition and micro contrast of the 200mm f/3.5. 18-bladed aperture is also GREAT vs the 6-bladed one the ST. Preset aperture ironically(?) makes it easier to use on Nikon bodies since it is possible to focus wide open.
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-11-2017, 07:41 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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So far the preset Takumar 200mm f/3.5 is an absolute champ. I may have a dud copy of the 200mm f/4 Super-Takumar.





Wide open!
Forum: Lens Clubs 08-19-2017, 08:07 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Takumar 200mm f/3.5



Both with Super-Takumar 35mm f/3.5 with Fuji c200 film:





Without a hood, shooting directly into the sun. I have seen worse, even from multi-coated lenses.
Forum: Lens Clubs 08-17-2017, 02:50 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Try a shot in backlighting, that usually shows me the big picture (sigh) when it comes to lenses unique superpowers
Forum: Lens Clubs 08-16-2017, 10:49 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Interesting. I thought they would look more different for some reason.
Forum: Lens Clubs 08-16-2017, 05:28 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Takumar 200 1:3.5 got here today. $80 mint with all accessories (tripod collar, hood, slip-on "AOCo" cap, leather case). It's a big, mean looking lens, but is actually quite nice to use on a DSLR. The preset aperture especially works better compared to automatic lenses when adapted to Nikon. I've ordered a 67mm yellow filter and am looking forward to taking it out shooting on my Spotmatic. I will write a proper review once I have had a chance to use it more.
Forum: Lens Clubs 08-15-2017, 01:51 AM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Well I have to admit that I did use a tripod and cable release :o :D I am quite a fan of Acros. Lately I have been shooting Oriental Seagull, I wanted to darken skies a little bit more than Acros does.



That looks satisfactory to me (for 55mm f/1.8 bokeh). I think the 55mm focal length and f/1.8 aperture has more effect on your bokeh than any quality of the lens itself.
Forum: Lens Clubs 08-14-2017, 05:01 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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So dreamy and lovely. Which version of the lens is it?
Forum: Lens Clubs 08-12-2017, 04:56 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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I assume there was quite a bit of sample variation. My Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2 is as good as or better than my SMC Takumar f/1.8. Cropped it is better than it has any right to be as a macro lens: DSC_9888 processed

SMC Takumar has more vibrant colors, but sometimes I prefer the more natural rendition of the Auto-Takumar.
Forum: Lens Clubs 08-11-2017, 11:39 PM  
Takumar club
Posted By rangi
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Super-Takumar 35mm 1:3.5 with Fujifilm Acros 100. Kind of old pics but I think they show off the nice qualities of this lens.
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