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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-01-2009, 12:04 PM
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Spotmatic F w/ SMC Takumar 55/1.8 @ 5.6 1/500th, on Kodak Portra 400NC. (Note: next time I got out shooting a model in daylight conditions, I will think twice about using 400ISO film. Was constantly in the 250-500 shutter speed range, even at higher apertures like F8. I'll try the Portra 100 next time) Model is my wife. :)
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-01-2009, 12:01 PM
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Spotmatic F w/SMC Takumar 55/1.8 @ F8, 1/250th, on Kodak Portra 400NC.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-27-2009, 09:30 PM
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Just picked up a Super-Takumar 28/3.5 from Kerrisdale Cameras in Victoria. The lens is pretty mint for it's age, with minimal wear on the barrel, no scuffs or obvious marks, and very little dust inside. It's the older of the two versions, apparently (there were 16 and 22 minimum aperture models, the 22 from '62-64, and the 16 afterwards) and after picking it up I fired off half a roll of Ektar 100 in downtown Victoria. Will post results when I get back into town and get it developed.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-19-2009, 01:58 PM
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I have a Takumar related question. I see a lot of Takumar lens shots posted with the 135/3.5 model, in various ages/models. One of the lenses I have is an S-M-C Takumar 135/2.5, and I've never seen another one, either posted or otherwise. Maybe I've just not been paying attention, but is this lens a rarity?
And one more question, directed more at locals to British Columbia. Where do you figure is the best place to find some Takuars in good condition? I want to find either an SMC Tak 28 or 35 for wide angle shots, a 200 or 300mm to go with the 135 I have, and an 85 for portraiture. I'd love to have a fisheye too, but I've never seen one in person, and Fleabay is not cheap ($500+).
Oh, and I'd prefer not to use the internet if at all possible. I prefer to see what I'm buying.
Thanks for letting me thread-jack. Carry on. :) Hopefully I'll have some pics soon, as my Spotmatic should be getting back from Eric tomorrow.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-05-2009, 12:10 PM
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I like the fact that the young fellow in this shot is the one with the huge camera, and the older gentleman is the one using the cellphone, almost as to say "Yeah, I've been there and done that, but I don't need to anymore."
At least, that's what I get out of it. Thanks again Mike.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
11-11-2008, 11:13 PM
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I don't apply any pressure. Just hold the camera with the lens opening facing up, insert the lens nice and level into that opening and spin it lightly clockwise, and the lens should get threaded fairly easily. Grip the lens between the aperture ring and the focus ring.
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