| Latest Review Posted | Takumar/Auto-Takumar 105mm F2.8
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This lens has a certain, as the French say, "I don't know what", about it.
I have the auto (semi-automatic) version of this lens that I found in a camera store for $15 along with an adapter that cost $20. It was my first M42 lens and it has been on my K10D almost exclusively for nearly 2 weeks. Despite the challenge of using stop down metering it is a pleasure to use with the legendarily smooth Takumar focus ring.
I really like the way this lens renders colors, particularly blues. In some situations I've noticed that I really get a 3D feel to the photo. It is relatively small, and fits nicely into my small camera bag along with another smallish prime lens. I found a old metal hood for the Takumar 135mm and it fit nicely and does not appear to be too long to interfere with the field of view on my K10D
In some situations I've noticed that the bokeh appears slightly funky, and not completely to my liking. See for example the cherry blossoms photo above and the out of focus branches behind the flowers. I'd like the out of focus area to seem smoother, with less accentuation of the lines of the branches. Perhaps I just need to open the aperture up a bit more.
Of the lenses I have and use most, I would rank this one slightly behind my FA 35mm f2, and FA 50mm f1.7 as my favorites.
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