| Latest Review Posted | S-M-C/Super Takumar 28mm F3.5
This lens refers to the S-M-C Takumar version. (I have also owned the 49mm filter thread version of the Super-Takumar 28/3.5, but the S-M-C surpasses it in every regard.)
This lens is an incredible little jewel. The image quality (especially at f/8) is unbelievable, sharing the podium with the FA31/1.8 (at least to my mind). Yes, it is slow, but with the low noise of newer DSLRs that is becoming less and less of an issue in a practical sense. The handling is terrific: small size, high quality materials, breathtakingly smooth focus and aperture rings. There is an equally gorgeous metal hood available (currently ~$12 at KEH) that helps shield the front element from flare and dings.
In short, this lens produces magical images and is a joy to use. I just wish it were a tad wider, but then it wouldn't be so cheap! |
