Reminder : The yellow peril is no longer an issue. They can be easily cleared with exposure to UV lighting (artificial or natural). They might need another clearing in year 2034. JCO
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 2:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Takumar 35/2.3 and 85/1.8 With the SMCT 35/2, you have to watch out for the dreaded yellow peril. The glass is frequently yellowed due to the use of radioactive materials. Paul > while the smct 85mm F1.8 is a truly great lens, avoid the Auto Tak > 85mm F1.8. > > Why do you want the 35mm F2.3? Nothing special. I would recommend the > 35mm F3.5 SMCT, the 35mm F2 ST (67mm threaded version), or the SMCT > 35mm F2 instead. > > JCO > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gateway [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 2:25 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Takumar 35/2.3 and 85/1.8 > > > I was hoping that somebody may be able to educate me. I am hoping to > grow my collection of M42 mount lenses and am particularly interested > in the two lenses noted above. The 35/2.3 seems to be extremely rare > so finding information is virtually impossible. I was also hoping to > ask for more information about the Takumar 85/1.8's. > > My questions revolve around build quality, image quality, where I > might be able to buy these lenses and last but not least, how much I > should expect to pay. My guess is that I'm going to find the answer to > the last question quite scary! > > I'm using these lenses on a Canon 20D with an adapter. > > Thank you in anticipation. > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.5 - Release Date: 12/3/2004 >
