The Takumar Lenses

[xayraa33]

I have not used my Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5 enough. When I saw this rare image made with it I was reminded of how sharp it is. FP4 Plus in ID-11 1 + 3 loaded in a Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35S TM.

Canon also had a superb 35mm f 3.5 in their FD lens lineup.

I always got a kick out of these trend setting Japanese optical firms producing a slow and mild wide angle lens so late in the game.

 

[Abbazz]

Isn't the 28/3.5 very inexpensive and also very excellent?! Who has it?

I have the SMC Pentax 28mm f/3.5, which technically is not a Takumar (it's a Pentax-K bayonet lens) but is a truly exceptional lens (8 elements in 7 groups):

Credit: Pentaxforums.com

Regarding M-42 lenses, the original Super-Takumar (7 elements in 6 groups) was the weakest of the group (although a very good lens regarding its age):

Credit: Pentaxforums.com

The later Super-Takumar Model II and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar (7 elements in 7 groups) were superb lenses offering great resolution and contrast, with almost the same optical design as the Pentax-K lens:

Credit: Pentaxforums.com

Cheers!

Abbazz

 

[Oren Grad]

Yes it is. I have a S-M-C version that I bought last June for a whopping $30.

Untitled by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Asahi Pentax SV
S-M-C Takumar 28/3.5
Kodak Ektar 100
Nikon Coolscan V ED​

Period-appropriate subject! 🙂

 

[nikon_sam]

Super-Takumar 28mm 3.5
My 28mm was given to me with original caps and case...in like new condition...very inexpensive...

 

[Greyscale]

I have had this Super-Takumar 28/3.5 for some time now, but have yet to shoot it. That changes tomorrow.

 

[lynnb]

Spotmatic F Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Fomapan 200 in XTOL 1+1
I miss my Spotty.. but it went to a good home. Second picture would've been wide open.

Manly beach Sydney #077 by lynnb's snaps, on Flickr

coastal track #071 by lynnb's snaps, on Flickr

 

[Bingley]

I will have some Pentax gear for sale and in Classifieds soon. Stay tuned.

 

[Abbazz]

I have had this Super-Takumar 28/3.5 for some time now, but have yet to shoot it. That changes tomorrow.

It seems to be the better Super-Takumar "Model II" with 7 elements in 7 groups. You can confirm by looking at the model number (next to the "Auto-Manual" switch), which should read 43871. The "Model II" also has a 49mm filter ring, vs. 58mm for the previous model.

Cheers!

Abbazz

 

[Barry Kirsten]

I bought my 28mm 3.5 and 35mm 3.5 several years ago via the LF forum. The two lenses together from Canada cost US$70. One of the best bargains ever for me. This is from last April with the 28mm 3.5 in early morning light. Tmax 100 expired in 2004, developed in D23.

I couldn't be happier with the Taks. A lifetime of photographic interest has brought me full circle, from the best of modern Zeiss, Nikon and Canon, with built-in motors and electronics, to humble Spotties and Taks. Doesn't get much better from the point of view of satisfaction and pleasure in the craft of photography.

 

[p.giannakis]

August 2008
Zenit 12XP with Takumar 50 f/1.4
Ilford HP4

 

[Swift1]

One of the few lenses that I truly regret selling is the SMC Takumar 50/1.4 that I used to for this image.

Untitled by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Pentax Spotmatic SPII
SMC Takumar 50/1.4
Kodak Gold 100
Epson V750-M Pro​

 

[Swift1]

Here's another from the same SMC Takumar 50/1.4

Untitled by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic F
SMC Takumar 50/1.4
Fuji Superia X-TRA 400
Nikon Coolscan V ED​

 

[Greyscale]

Super-Takumar 28/3.5

 

[Swift1]

Sunlit Leaves by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SPII
S-M-C Takumar 85/1.9
Arista Premium 400
Epson V500​

 

[Greyscale]

An early version of the 35/3.5. It is a tiny little thing.

 

[p.giannakis]

Zenit 12XP with Takumar 50 f/1.4
ilford HP5+

 

[Swift1]

Lily #3 by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Pentax 67II
S-M-C Takumar 90/2.8 LS (reverse mounted)
Fujichrome Velvia RVP50
Epson V500​

 

[bayernfan]

Some really stunning images in this thread.

I've been lusting after a Spotmatic for some time simply because I think they're gorgeous cameras. I finally bought one, and while I'm not an SLR lover, I'll probably make excuses just have it in the hand.

What has me even more excited are the lenses. I've just ordered an M42 to M-mount adapter so that I can use the 35/3.5 Super-Takumar on the Ricoh GXR A12 and M2 (zone focused). Just out of curiosity, is anyone else doing this with M42 wide angles? If it works out well, I think I'll be buying a 24/3.5 as well.

 

[dourbalistar]

Same lens as Colton's in Post #58, but not reversed.

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 90mm f/2.8 LS, Kodak 400TX, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6 minutes.


2018.07.07 Roll #172-02790-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[lynnb]

Super-Takumar 28/3.5

Love this. This thread is bad for GAS. Now I've just bought a SMC 28/3.5 in K-mount locally for AUD89 (USD64). Looks mint. I'll use it on the MZ-5, along with 50/1.7.