Finally, i have been able to test it for a while, in one of my preferred places in Toulouse.
The lens has been a nice surprise. It doesn't have the same contrast as a Flektogon 35/2.4, at least wide open, indeed it is quite easy to focus, probably because of the reduced DOF. On my K10D, with a Katzeye focusing screen and an O-ME53 magnifier, i have missed only three pictures out of 21.
At first, a sample shot with the lens wide open, to test for sharpness and CA:
Then, a sample for the bokeh at f/2.8:
A set with other full-resolution pictures is available, as usual, on my Flickr photostream here.
Very nice lens, the rendering is very pleasant. How do you go about finding these very interesting lenses, it motivates me to do the same :)
ReplyDeleteHi Eric,
ReplyDeleteAgree, not the same contrast as a Flektogon 35/2.4, but really pleasant for the mid-tones rendering and sharp enough to get good pictures ...
Keep hunting for those unknown lenses, they are really worth the effort ;-) ...
Thanks for spending your time here and commenting ...
Hi, I guess finding good glass is possible and sometimes one can score - I've been lucky to find a SMC TAK 35/3,5 and SMC TAK 150/4 - both are a surprise to the eyes when that file opens up in a raw converter. I plan on using them on film, can't wait to see the results. Although it'll be a while as I'm looking around for a decent scanner, etc. The Takumar lenses have such nice rendering and individual character - I mean every lens has a special rendering, so pleasant and natural.
ReplyDeleteHappy photographing!
Hi Eric,
ReplyDeleteYes, you just have to be patient (i have been drooling on fast glass for more than a year before getting an f/1.2 lens at a fair price) and have some spare time for going out hunting ;-) ...
The SMC Tak 150/4 is a great lens, with excellent contrast and sharpness starting wide open (i just watched your pics on the forum) ... Now you know why there are so many Takumar collectors around ;-) ...