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Archive 2015 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4

  
 
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


I recently acquired an Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4 lens (1971 vintage) to use in combination with my Canon EOS 5D Mark III. This is a totally manual lens and requires an adapter to "screw" onto my 5D3. As luck would have it, I found a decent copy in the "used" cabinet of my local camera shop. I picked-up this little beauty for $60.00. The lens is built like a tank and has wonderful glass that renders images differently from modern lenses; at least to my eye. This little bugger has a radioactive thorium glass element near the rear of the lens that gives it a "cool" factor I like

Here are a few simple images taken in my living room using the north facing window for my light source. Based on this initial trial, the darn lens worked like a champ on my 5D3. I'm a seriously happy camper and look forward to more experimentation. In total, I've got $70 USD tied up in this lens and adapter.
May 24, 2015 at 01:08 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


Here are a couple taken today with my Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f:1.4 thorium glass lens and an Ar7 Mod


http://jendale.smugmug.com/Dales-pictures/Dales-2015-photos/i-HtnBnH7/0/O/DSC09598---Copy-soft.jpg


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May 24, 2015 at 09:46 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


Of the screwmount Tak's it's one of my favourites(the 85 being the other), sharp and good flare resistance, though I think I prefer my SMC K 50/1.4 more due to the bayonet mount and possibly even sharper.
Enjoy it, it should provide you with many years of faithful service.
May 24, 2015 at 11:17 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


I really should use my S-M-C 50/1.4 more often, it's one of the best performing 50's I've used (I've owned and used 10+ different 50 mm lenses from various manufacturers).
Here's a shot from my old X-E1, at f/2:

DSCF1226_1024 by scepticswe, on Flickr
May 25, 2015 at 12:48 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


ebookman wrote:
Here are a couple taken today with my Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f:1.4 thorium glass lens and an Ar7 Mod

Wonderful images sir. I love the rendering this lens produces. What is the Ar7 Mod? Sounds very interesting.
May 25, 2015 at 07:19 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


LightShow wrote:
Of the screwmount Tak's it's one of my favourites(the 85 being the other), sharp and good flare resistance, though I think I prefer my SMC K 50/1.4 more due to the bayonet mount and possibly even sharper.
Enjoy it, it should provide you with many years of faithful service.

Thank you. I intend to use this lens for quite some time to come.
May 25, 2015 at 07:21 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


sceptic wrote:
I really should use my S-M-C 50/1.4 more often, it's one of the best performing 50's I've used (I've owned and used 10+ different 50 mm lenses from various manufacturers).
Here's a shot from my old X-E1, at f/2

What a terrific image. The bokeh this lens produces is wonderful. I'll bet the super tak road your X-E1 very nicely.
May 25, 2015 at 07:23 AM
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Jeff W. wrote:
Wonderful images sir. I love the rendering this lens produces. What is the Ar7 Mod? Sounds very interesting.

I am sorry. I had a typo above. The camera is the Sony A7r and the mod is a reference to the sensor stack modification done by a company called Kolari http://www.kolarivision.com/thinfilterconversion.html

The Kolari conversion effectively enhances the ability of a digital sensor to accurately read images from severely angled light hitting the far corners of the image. This was not a problem in the days of film but digital sensors don't do as well in the corners. In short, the conversion makes a lot of old lenses designed before the days of digital work better. Images look more like they did on film.
May 25, 2015 at 10:20 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


yup, one of my favorite 50s. should use it more, but i don't like the direction the focus ring turns and have been distracted by more exotic 50s.

here's a little more about the lens and it's history: https://luminous-landscape.com/my-favorite-lens/
May 25, 2015 at 11:45 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


ebookman wrote:
I am sorry. I had a typo above. The camera is the Sony A7r and the mod is a reference to the sensor stack modification done by a company called Kolari http://www.kolarivision.com/thinfilterconversion.html

The Kolari conversion effectively enhances the ability of a digital sensor to accurately read images from severely angled light hitting the far corners of the image. This was not a problem in the days of film but digital sensors don't do as well in the corners. In short, the conversion makes a lot of old lenses designed before the days of digital work better. Images look more like they...Show more →

Thanks much for the clarification. Interestingly, I've been contemplating moving from my Canon equipment to the A7 series. The new mirrorless cameras and their ability to generally accommodate "other"/"vintage" lenses is very appealing.


May 25, 2015 at 04:02 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


sebboh wrote:
yup, one of my favorite 50s. should use it more, but i don't like the direction the focus ring turns and have been distracted by more exotic 50s.

here's a little more about the lens and it's history: https://luminous-landscape.com/my-favorite-lens/

Many thanks for the LuLa article. The information was very interesting. I also am currently on a quest for several other exotic 50's myself. The Canon "Dream Lens" is at the top of my list but not currently within my budget


May 25, 2015 at 04:04 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


I agree with sebboh that the focus ring direction makes using the lens somewhat awkward but it gives great results. The Sony A7 series really does make it attractive and easy to play with old glass. Here is another shot taken to show off its 3D pop. In this case, so much pop that parts of the plant (Euphorbia) appear to be floating in space.

Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f:1.4 thorium glass lens and an A7r Mod

http://jendale.smugmug.com/Dales-pictures/Dales-2015-photos/i-rK9TrrG/0/O/DSC09658---Copy.jpg
May 25, 2015 at 09:59 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


ebookman wrote:
I agree with sebboh that the focus ring direction makes using the lens somewhat awkward but it gives great results. The Sony A7 series really does make it attractive and easy to play with old glass. Here is another shot taken to show off its 3D pop. In this case, so much pop that parts of the plant (Euphorbia) appear to be floating in space.

Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f:1.4 thorium glass lens and an A7r Mod


What a terrific image. This kind of stuff really has me getting serious about a Sony A7 series body. Question; how does performing this "mod" affect the cameras performance with modern Sony/Zeiss glass?
May 26, 2015 at 12:13 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


It doesn't seem to effect native lenses much if at all, other than a WB correction.
I'm planning on getting my A7r modded too.
May 26, 2015 at 06:07 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


I have the new FE 28 f/2, the FE 55 and the FE 24-240 and they all perform flawlessly on the modified sensor
May 26, 2015 at 01:03 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


Enjoy your lens, I used to love shooting with one of these on Micro Four Thirds - beautiful rendering and great manual-focus feel.
May 28, 2015 at 01:37 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


More experimentation with this vintage glass...
May 29, 2015 at 11:17 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


I just got one today. It came with a spotmatic attached to it for $70.very clean


May 30, 2015 at 05:35 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


joining the takumar group

SMC Takumar 50mm F1.4

$50
Nikon Df with SMC Tak wide open
Jun 02, 2015 at 12:31 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f:1.4


Here are a couple of shots with the Asahi Super Takumar 50mm F/1.4 on a Sony A7r Mod. What is different about these shots is the camera adapter. I am using a focusing M42 adapter which allows very close macro focus. This lens really works well as a macro because it already has such good 3D pop.



http://jendale.smugmug.com/Dales-pictures/Dales-2015-photos/i-L7mDvV8/0/O/DSC09828---Copy.jpg



http://jendale.smugmug.com/Dales-pictures/Dales-2015-photos/i-zKBfhhS/0/O/DSC09831---Copy.jpg
Jun 02, 2015 at 09:51 PM
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