| Latest Review Posted | SMC/S-M-C/Super-/Auto-/Takumar 55mm F1.8
I'm rating the late Super-Multi-Coated, M42 mount with single aperture pin-model, Nr. 37101.
Coming from the analoge SLR ( Nikon F-301) in the 90s, having had a Fuji 7000S as my first digicam, then Eos 550D, now using the newer model 700D.
I dont really like the feel and weight of the newer Canon lenses though they are really good and fast, so I started going into the M42 adapter thing. I now have only two Takumars, the 55/ 1,8 and the 35/3,5 but HEY!! I love the weight, the craftmanship, the details on them. Because I´m on an APS-C I was sceptical how these would work but now after some days of intensive testing I can say these are very good despite the little cons.
Its not fair to compare these little gems against a more modern Canon stabilized autofocus lens, but who would anyway..I use them as an addition for more arty shots.
pros: THE COLORS. Amazing what beautiful colors these 45 year old lenses produce. The bokeh.
the craftmanship still smooth and stable. The metal lens caps. The metal rings.
cons: I dont like the position of the auto/manual switch as it is exactly beneath the aperture ring.
Sometimes I pull unwanted this switch which during shooting is a bit enerving. Its a tiny lens.
recommended.
the three samples were made as a `shoot from the hip', meaning, I did not have a tripod and on 1/40 this is a bit of a trial and error. First I thought these came out very unsharp but no. Surprise.
The aperture was quite open on all of these pics( around 1,8-4). Bok... |
