pietz Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 what do think of the variety of Super-Takumar lenses? many of them can be bought through ebay for a very low price, like the 50mm/f1.4 for under $100. i already read a few great reviews on them from photographers, so i wanted to know if any cinematographers had any experience with them. thanks jgharding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I use Super Takumar lenses alot that are very sharp and good ! I like using the 17mm f4 also Pentax 50mm f1.7 and 28mm f2.8 are great lenses in PK mount the 28-80 zoom is useful too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgharding Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I had some before I got the Zeiss ones! Here's the first video I ever shot with a 550D a couple of years ago. The main wide shot is a 28mm Takumar, it was great. The other shot is a Pentax mount 55mm f1.2. I sold it because the Zeiss equivalent 1.4 was actually faster and nicer looking, despite a tighter aperture. I only got rid of the 28mm f2 when I got the Zeiss 28mm f2 nicknamed Hollywood (no, really, it's official and stuff!), and I'd still be happy to shoot with a Takumar. IMHO, almost any manual old prime is better than getting a cheap modern low-end plastic Canon lens. They're just vile to use. [url="https://vimeo.com/12227849"]https://vimeo.com/12227849[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzNimbus Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Super Takumars are excellent & affordable. I've got the 20,24,28,35 (both f2 & f3.5), 50, 55, 135 & 300 mm versions, all relatively inexpensive, except for the 20 & 24 which are somewhat collector's items. Careful with the 35 f2 & 50mm, as they have thoriated lens elements (very low level, they're safe to use) which yellow over time. A few days in bright sunlight can clear this out, however. For more info, check out: [url="http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/category-Pentax-Takumar-M42-Screwmount-Lenses.html"]http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/category-Pentax-Takumar-M42-Screwmount-Lenses.html[/url] jgharding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgharding Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Holy radioactive lenses, Batman! :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4INKiller Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='jgharding' timestamp='1345192767' post='15871'] Holy radioactive lenses, Batman! :0 [/quote] The best kind of lenses! I like a bit of danger to go along with my work. And by "work", I mean expensive hobby. jgharding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgharding Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I wonder if there's any more un-dicovered gems out there? I've tried a lot of second hand stuff now. I never found a good but old Tokina, though the modern 11-16 is essential. I think these Takumars are great, as are many Olympus Zuiko OM lenses. The Zeiss ones are good but I'd never buy them at current prices, I just lucked out by getting in early. The exception being the Zeiss Contax 80-200mm f4, which was bloody awful to use and was flogged. I suppose it depends on the look you want! There's a lot of ancient single or un-coated glass around that might give some crazy vintage looks to signature shots... I've used Canon L and though it all looks very sharp and bright it all feels a bit sterile to me. I reckon we're all saying: "thread starter, go buy some Takumar before the price goes up". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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