rfaspen
[insert pithy phrase here]
Yes. This. ^^
But now I don't know if the super takumar can be adapted to M-mount (with RF coupling). It would be nice, and I know others on this forum have adapted various 50mm SLR lenses. For a while Amadeo was adapting Zeiss QBM lenses to M (and I have one of those too), but no longer.
The M42 super takumar 50/1.4 is a fairly small and ergonomic lens for an SLR lens. Even if an adaptation was permanent, I would still opt for it. The lens just doesn't get use now as an adapted m4/3 lens and I have many other lenses that are more interesting adapted to the m4/3 body. However, I seriously doubt I have more lenses to choose from than raid. That guy must have 1,000's of lenses in his closet
raid
Dad Photographer
raid
Dad Photographer
The Pentax delivers the goods as always
I would love an RF coupled 50/1.4 or 50/1.2 Pentax lens. Raid, can we trouble you for a look at the lens itself? The results are lovely (though I know your talents definitely helped!)
The discussion on the Olympus mount and DoF Reminds me that somewhere, lurking inside, is a HUGE article to dispel all the misconceptions and urban legends surrounding focal length and image format.
Thanks.
Roland explains step by step how he modified the mount, and he has photos of the lens too.
https://ferider.smugmug.com/Technical/Lenses/Pentax-M-SMC-5014/
raid
Dad Photographer
Yes. This. ^^
But now I don't know if the super takumar can be adapted to M-mount (with RF coupling). It would be nice, and I know others on this forum have adapted various 50mm SLR lenses. For a while Amadeo was adapting Zeiss QBM lenses to M (and I have one of those too), but no longer.
The M42 super takumar 50/1.4 is a fairly small and ergonomic lens for an SLR lens. Even if an adaptation was permanent, I would still opt for it. The lens just doesn't get use now as an adapted m4/3 lens and I have many other lenses that are more interesting adapted to the m4/3 body. However, I seriously doubt I have more lenses to choose from than raid. That guy must have 1,000's of lenses in his closet
ha ha ha I don't have "1000's of lenses"!
raid
Dad Photographer
It allows me also to take one photo after the other very quickly, unlike my M9 which "must rest after each image is taken".
raid
Dad Photographer
I removed the color from some of the images.
raid
Dad Photographer
Thank you, Roland. These images by you look good.
charjohncarter
Veteran
Have you ever tried the Takumar and the adaptor on an M series film camera (or Bessa M mount)?
raid
Dad Photographer
Yes, of course. The Pentax-M (not a Takumar) lens is now in M mount. It fits all M mount cameras. There is no adapter. Roland changed the mount.
f16sunshine
Moderator
Nice to see these images and thread again.
Looks like a great combo. I would be using it a lot!
Even with the storms I envy your location Raid.
Beautiful place to live.
Cheers !
Looks like a great combo. I would be using it a lot!
Even with the storms I envy your location Raid.
Beautiful place to live.
Cheers !
raid
Dad Photographer
Hi Andy,
I used that lens yesterday on the M8 and also M240. Great lens overall.
I used that lens yesterday on the M8 and also M240. Great lens overall.
raid
Dad Photographer
December 18,2019
December 18,2019
I drove to Pensacola Beach yesterday, and the temperatures were low for Florida. It was cold, but this meant excellent colors. Here are my shots with the Pentax-M 50/1.4. I was maybe too optimistic when I pointed the lens at a setting sun. There was glare. I did not add contrast or saturation. These were the true colors.
link: https://raid.smugmug.com/M8Pentax-M50142019/i-jvsFBxz
December 18,2019
I drove to Pensacola Beach yesterday, and the temperatures were low for Florida. It was cold, but this meant excellent colors. Here are my shots with the Pentax-M 50/1.4. I was maybe too optimistic when I pointed the lens at a setting sun. There was glare. I did not add contrast or saturation. These were the true colors.
link: https://raid.smugmug.com/M8Pentax-M50142019/i-jvsFBxz
raid
Dad Photographer
raid
Dad Photographer
raid
Dad Photographer
I will next take a break from this lens. I like many other lenses.
The Pentax-M 50/1.4 seems to be a sharp lens that works very well with the M9 and M8.
I miss using the Sonnar 5cm 1.5.
The Pentax-M 50/1.4 seems to be a sharp lens that works very well with the M9 and M8.
I miss using the Sonnar 5cm 1.5.
Ricoh
Well-known
Great photos, Raid. Love the colours and I have to say you live in a lovely part of the world!
On a technical note, I'm wondering how one goes about converting a Pentax M to RF. Obviously finding a talented engineer is key, but can't imagine how it's accomplished and calibrated.
On a technical note, I'm wondering how one goes about converting a Pentax M to RF. Obviously finding a talented engineer is key, but can't imagine how it's accomplished and calibrated.
raid
Dad Photographer
Thanks.
More than one RFF member did such conversions.
Roland “Ferider” did some. https://redirect.viglink.com/?forma...ferider.smugmug.com/Technica...ntax-M-5014-II
More than one RFF member did such conversions.
Roland “Ferider” did some. https://redirect.viglink.com/?forma...ferider.smugmug.com/Technica...ntax-M-5014-II
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
Pentax 50mm lenses, going back to the Super Takumar, all have a nominal focal length of 51.6mm, the same as Leica. Add to that, most of them move at almost the exact same rate as Leica 50mm lenses. So all that is necessary is to set the Pentax lens at proper registration and for the back and forth motion of the lens optics to be transferred to the RF cam follower in the Leica body.
Phil Forrest
And I believe it also involves machining and installing a brass collar on the rear lens group for the RF cam follower to ride on. A nifty project!
raid
Dad Photographer
It shows that some inexpensive SLR lenses can be turned into first class RF lenses.