As i understand it, the same 7 element optical formula was used for
all the rest of the 50mm f1.4s. The only thing that changed was the
coatings (other than obvious build differences on the change to the
SMC Takumar).
On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 12:38 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
So where do
Alan C wrote:
So where do the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar SMC Takumar versions fit into
this puzzle?
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I suppose your comment, John is that all of this is much ado about
nothing. Perhaps you are also of the mindset that all wines taste the
same.
Great photographs are not totally dependent upon great equipment, but
that doesn't mean that there aren't differences in that equipment and
that some
On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:28 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.addicted2light.com/2013/07/08/battle-of-the-50s-an-update-on-the-pentax-takumar-war/
I don't understand how such a difference in depth of field can occur
due to differences in the optical configuration. I
I've got a black-bodied Spotmatic with the 8-element on the way. I
already own the Super-Multi-Coated and SMC Takumar versions. So, yes,
I could theoretically reproduce such a test (sans mountain haze) after
it arrives.
On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 9:41 AM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote:
On Wed,
8. Re: Found a Pentax mistake in the Super Tak 50mm f1.4
(Darren Addy)
From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com
I suppose your comment, John is that all of this is much ado about
nothing. Perhaps you are also of the mindset that all wines taste the
same.
Great photographs
. At least
Canon owners don't have THAT problem. (Tee-Hee!)
On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 12:05 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote:
8. Re: Found a Pentax mistake in the Super Tak 50mm f1.4
(Darren Addy)
From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com
I suppose your comment, John is that all of this is much
From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com
Yeah, well, that may be your rationale but it also comes with a heft
price tag that has to be factored in for anybody wishing to make a
similar evaluation involving chucking their PK m42 glass.
What I particularly like about this particular bit of
On 8/14/2013 1:05 PM, Tom C wrote:
8. Re: Found a Pentax mistake in the Super Tak 50mm f1.4
(Darren Addy)
From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com
I suppose your comment, John is that all of this is much ado about
nothing. Perhaps you are also of the mindset that all wines taste
Darren,
A 40+ year old hybrid lens nobody has ever discovered?
Lots of dis-assembly and re-assembly possible over the years.
In the old days, people paid VERY close attention and missed it?
Regards, Bob S.
On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 1:48 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Don't know how
I'm not saying it is a hybrid, but that was what the OP called it.
The infrared mark is clearly a mistake. The wrong line is painted red.
Disassembly and reassembly have nothing to do with changing what lines
are painted what colors on a single part.
As an aside, I'm told via a comment on my
FWIW,
The easiest way to tell a true 8 element is the rear glass element
protrudes unprotected. On the later 7 element versions the rear
element glass has a metal rim protecting it.
jco
On 8/13/2013 2:48 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
Don't know how many will be interested in this, but it is kind
That's true, J.C. but that is the part you are least likely to see
when looking at photos (online auctions, etc.)
The lens will either be on the camera or they will have a cap on the
back. Unless the seller knows what they actually have, in which case
somebody else can buy it.
: )
On Tue, Aug
I'm going to be the dumb guy here and ask is there any real major
differences between the 7 and 8 element version optically? IIRC the
earlier version is more desirable? Or do I have it the wrong way
around? I never got what the big deal was over the Takumar 50/1.4. I
have a M50/1.4 and its very,
Oh I see. Reading a bit on this there appears to be little quality
difference in pictures between the two optical formulas and that the 8
element is rare, and obviously more valuable. Pretty much as much as I
assumed. I guess if hybrids existed they would be rare yet and worth a
bit more.
On Tue,
The earlier 8-element version was sought after by collectors for a while
because it didn't yellow with age, as the 7-element lens did. The 7-element
50/1.4 Takumar used thorium in (one?) rare-earth glass element, as did a couple
of other Takumars of the time.
I think the earlier lens was worse
Just checked my H3b. It has the orange R.
Paul via phone
On Aug 13, 2013, at 10:55 PM, Joe J. Wilensky jj...@cornell.edu wrote:
The earlier 8-element version was sought after by collectors for a while
because it didn't yellow with age, as the 7-element lens did. The 7-element
50/1.4
Make that my H3v. Can't type on a phone.
Paul via phone
On Aug 13, 2013, at 11:02 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:
Just checked my H3b. It has the orange R.
Paul via phone
On Aug 13, 2013, at 10:55 PM, Joe J. Wilensky jj...@cornell.edu wrote:
The earlier 8-element
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml
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So where do the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar SMC Takumar versions fit into
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Don't know how many will
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