Jon,
Contgratulations on your new lens. Let us know how you get on with it.
I owned the SMC-M 135/3,5 briefly too and didnt like it much either,
but perhaps I had a dud example. I own the SMCK 135/3.5 and the 135/2.5
and they are both excellent if ever you feel like venturing further
along the
On Jun 12, 2004, at 3:22 PM, Jon M wrote:
instead I found a SMC
Pentax-M 135/3.5 cheaper than the Takumar was.
Congratulations. That's a very sharp and contrasty lens. Probably one
of the best bargains in Pentax land. Ditto that a 200/4 you want. The M
200/4 is also very good, although it doesn'
Jon M wrote:
Wow, this discussion sure took off.
Those of you who gave your opinion of the lens in
question based on your experience, thank you. Those
who dislike the lens will probably be happy to hear
I've decided not to buy it, instead I found a SMC
Pentax-M 135/3.5 cheaper than the Takumar was
Wow, this discussion sure took off.
Those of you who gave your opinion of the lens in
question based on your experience, thank you. Those
who dislike the lens will probably be happy to hear
I've decided not to buy it, instead I found a SMC
Pentax-M 135/3.5 cheaper than the Takumar was. I
really wa
it
does not make it a crappy lens. I think it's a fine lens and it's "value"
in the current used lens market place is about US$30.00.
Chrissy
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You can get an M 135/2.5 for $60 or so. It's far superior to the
Takumar lens.
BTW, I'm surprised that anyone would challenge Aparicio for offering an
opinion on a lens. Let's try
Antonio,
> Ryan, Christian and I differ as to our judgement of the lens. I state
> my views clearly and leave others to make their own. There is no need
> for shouting or foul language. If I think someone is talking rubish I
> will tell them, that is different. There is plenty of room for
> disagr
t."
Christian Skofteland
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Subject: Re: Takumar 135/2.5 (Bayonet) any good?
What a load of rubish. You are just being cont
Ryan, Christian and I differ as to our judgement of the lens. I state
my views clearly and leave others to make their own. There is no need
for shouting or foul language. If I think someone is talking rubish I
will tell them, that is different. There is plenty of room for
disagrement and discus
Antonio, who wrote:
> Hey Frank,
>
> There is no need for shouting or foul language. If you cant debate a
> point like and adult, do us all a favour, dont debate it at all.
also wrote (to Christian):
> What a load of rubish. You are just being contrary because I said it
> was a dog.
Antonio, th
ppenheimer
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Subject: Re: Takumar 135/2.5 (Bayonet) any good?
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 05:24:45 +0200
Yes, you loved it so much you would not recomend spending more than
$20 on it. Contradiction?
A
The SMC 2.5/135mm is not an "M", it's a "K".
Jens
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Emne: Re: Takumar 135/2.5
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> What a load of rubish. You are just being contrary because
t;The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist
fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
From: Antonio Aparicio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: Takumar 135/2.5 (Bayonet) any good?
Date: Sat, 12 J
What a load of rubish. You are just being contrary because I said it
was a dog. If anyone else where to have said it wasnt a good lens - as
many have over the years you would no doubt have agreed and said, yes
its only worth $20 or $30 ... given that the questioner is being asked
$40 for the le
>
> > BTW, I'm surprised that anyone would challenge Aparicio for offering an
> > opinion on a lens. Let's try to maintain some balance here.
> > On Jun 11, 2004, at 6:06 PM, Fred wrote:
>
> >>> is asking $50 for it
> >>
> >>> The Takumar 135/2.5 bayonet is a dog - best avoided,
> >>
> >> Well, I
Jon,
I have owned the Takumar 135/2.5 once in the past. I bought one new off
the shelf in 1982, paid about $80 in 1982 dollars for it. I was so
disappointed in it's performance that I sold all my Pentax equipment a
few months later. ( I was pressured somewhat in this by my two best
friends wh
1, 2004 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: Takumar 135/2.5 (Bayonet) any good?
> $50.00 is too much to spend on a paperweight. Well I've over stated the
> case. It's not a great lens
> to some people it might not even be considered a good lens. I should
> think you could get it for less.
>
I loved it. So there! :-p
Christian Skofteland
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Subject: Re: Takumar 135/2.5 (Bayonet) any good?
> Aha, th
$50 is too high. I got mine for $20 or $25 I think. I wouldn't pay more
than $30 for it.
Personally, I loved it. Some people say it's soft. I couldn't tell with
largish prints. It isn't multicoated, so don't shoot into the sun.
Otherwise, I thought it was a fantastic portrait lens.
I sold mi
Yet another reply gets eaten by the list... Attempt
#2, here goes.
What about SMC Pentax-M f3.5 vs this non-SMC f2.5? I
do want a fairly fast lens. I have a 50mm f2 and love
it.
Anyway, this particular Takumar 135/2.5 seems to
include a UV filter and Pentax front lens cap. I'm
tempted to offer $
k
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The
pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
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Subject: Re: Takumar 135/2.5 (Bayonet) any good?
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 18:06
> BTW, I'm surprised that anyone would challenge Aparicio for offering an
> opinion on a lens. Let's try to maintain some balance here.
> On Jun 11, 2004, at 6:06 PM, Fred wrote:
>>> is asking $50 for it
>>
>>> The Takumar 135/2.5 bayonet is a dog - best avoided,
>>
>> Well, I would tend to disagr
competent performer, IMHO. It usually goes for around $30 or $40
though.
cheers,
frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The
pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
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, IMHO. It usually goes for around $30
or $40 though.
cheers,
frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The
pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
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Subjec
You can get an M 135/2.5 for $60 or so. It's far superior to the
Takumar lens.
BTW, I'm surprised that anyone would challenge Aparicio for offering an
opinion on a lens. Let's try to maintain some balance here.
On Jun 11, 2004, at 6:06 PM, Fred wrote:
is asking $50 for it
The Takumar 135/2.5 ba
or $40 though.
cheers,
frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist
fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
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Subject: Re: Takumar 135/2.5 (Bayonet) any good?
Okay! Fair enough. I accept your evaluation.
When I test mine, I'll report back, and we can compare the results...
keith whaley
Antonio Aparicio wrote:
Aha, the opinion police are back!
I've owned it, it was a dog, I got rid of it. My opinion.
Antonio
On 11 Jun 2004, at 23:58, Keith Whaley wrote:
A
Aha, the opinion police are back!
I've owned it, it was a dog, I got rid of it. My opinion.
Antonio
On 11 Jun 2004, at 23:58, Keith Whaley wrote:
Antonio Aparicio wrote:
The Takumar 135/2.5 bayonet is a dog - best avoided,
A.
By whose word?
Are you testifying directly and personally that it's not
> is asking $50 for it
> The Takumar 135/2.5 bayonet is a dog - best avoided,
Well, I would tend to disagree with the canine qualities. It's not
the best Pentax 135 out there, but I wouldn't exactly call it a dog,
either. Still, I do think that $50 might be a bit too high.
Fred
Antonio Aparicio wrote:
The Takumar 135/2.5 bayonet is a dog - best avoided,
A.
By whose word?
Are you testifying directly and personally that it's not a worthy lens?
How do you know? Have you personally tested one?
Or are you parroting someone else's opinion?
keith whaley
On 11 Jun 2004, at 23:37
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