On Friday 17 January 2003 00:41, Ryan K. Brooks wrote: > Does anyone know anything about a lens like this: > > - K-mount > - No markings on lens front. > - Top of focus ring reads: > " Takumar (Bayonet) 1:2.5 135mm Asahi Optical Co. " > - The coatings to me look different than my SMC, F/FA or Screw mount Tak > glass. (more purple). > - Has a short retractable hood. > - Silver focal distance window > - Alternating color f/stop indicator (f2.5-22) > > I picked it up on a whim, thinking it was K or A, but I can't find it on > Boz's amazing k-mount site. > > AH! Just found it on the NON-SMC section. Interesting... does anyone > else have information on this/or owns this lens? For some reason I am > intrigued by this lens- always liked this focal length on my spotties. > > Thanks for any information. > > Ryan Brooks > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Personally, I love this lens as an indoor portrait lens. The lack of SMC makes me worry about flare so I only use it with diffused natural light indoors (sunlight through windows) or with flash. I like the results I get. I don't do lens tests, instead I make photographs and I'm pleased with this lens. Some people say it is not sharp. This can sometimes be a good thing for a portrait lens. For US$25 I am getting my monies worth! And you gotta love the color coded f-stop numbers! Christian
