Hi JCO,
I have one as well. I really like the Auto-Takumars primarily because of
the round shape of the diaphragm when stopped down. No need to count leafs
and arguing the about the Broketh.
The other real cool 35mm is the 2.3 Auto-Takumar. Small it is not.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax Discuss Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 7:26 AM
Subject: Cool Tiny Takumar
> Just got yesterday what is the smallest
> M42 Takumar I've ever owned ( & I own
> ALOT). The 1959 vintage 35mm F3.5 Auto-Takumar.
> This has a semi-automatic aperture and is so small the filter
> size is 46mm! Way cool. It's even smaller
> than the 28mm F3.5 ST/SMCT which in itself
> is pretty damn compact.
> This sample looks virtually
> like new too. Not bad for 44 years old.
>
> http://jcoconnell.com/temp/spotat3535.jpg
>
> JCO
>
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