I recently bought a late model SMC Takumar 50mm lens and adapter and mounted it to my
ZX-5n. It seems for focussing you move the switch to open the lens and for metering
and shooting you have move the switch on the lens to the stop down mode? It seems very
akward and slow. Anyone care to comme
Does anyone have experience with these lenses? I'm interested in which lens produces
the nicest bokeh and their other merits as well. I saw an example of the bokeh from
the 150mm on Valentin's site, but no example for the 135mm.
Jim
Is it safe to say that the late SMC Takumar lens formulas became the early SMC Pentax
or "K" lenses? I've been looking around trying to find out and have seen a few
references, but not for every lens. Boz's site has the "K" optical formulas, but I
haven't seen a similar site showing the late SM
By the way, concerning those mats and frames that you buy at the photo store,
Wal-Mart, etc, yeah, your pictures are going to fall apart or stick to the glass. If
you want something to last, you need space between photo, art, whatever and the glass
and you need acid free materials. So, if it's
Hi all,
I'm doing some research on the topic of street photography and the question has
several parts. The first, to keep it on topic, is what Pentax camera and lens(es) make
the best street shooting combo and why? Pop Photo just did and article on street
photography and mentioned the K1000 an
Hey all,
Thanks for so many contributions to the Street Photo Survey. If there are any other
thoughts, please contribute.
I am pleased to learn that many of the list members are serious street shooters even
if they stray from using Pentax at times. I am guilty of using a Minox GT-E. Sorry!
I'v
Hi,
I have a few items up for sale. Please contact me, off list of course, if you are
interested. Thanks.
Adapter, thread to K-Mount in EX to EX+ condition for $13 and I'll pay the shipping
(within reason).
SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4 in EX condition for $45. This is the late model with the
rubber
My friend says they have only used a few rolls of film and have used 2 sets of
batteries. They said it was turned off and gave a low battery when turned on after
recently exchanging batteries. I haven't had a chance to look at it myself or test
their batteries. May be time for a trip to the repa
I have a number of items for sale. I have a big vet bill to pay and they gotta go.
M 28mm f3.5
M 50mm f1.4
M 50mm f1.7
MX Damaged and may be only good for parts. It works, but the shutter release broke off!
Traceflex (Diana style camera)
Contact me off pdml and I will supply photos, descriptions
Hi Gang,
Due to some mounting medical bills, I have decided to part with my Silver 77mm Ltd.
lens with matching silver Pentax SMC UV filter (approx. $50 retail value). I bought
the lens from a list member and it is in excellent condition. Everything is in top
working order. I have a photo of t
Hi, I have a few things for sale. Anyone interested, please contact me off line. I
have pictures I can email and better descriptions.
Jim
K1000 EX condition, but with inaccurate meter $50
M 50mm f1.7 EX condition $35
A 70-210 f4 EX condition $80
Traceflex - a plastic Diana clone in EX+ to mint-
I just bought a M 50mm f1.4 and thought it was in pretty good shape. However, when I
focus the lens, the ring shifts or slips and a very light sound happens at that
moment. The slip occurs only once in a given direction and usually near the start of
focussing. If I stop and go back in the opposi
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