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 Bruce Lhonneux member since: 3/11/2008 |
Takumar Lens Hi, On the front of the M42 lens it says, Asahi Opt. Co. Takumar 1:4/300 1969025. I would like to know if this is a good lens to buy. All information would be greatly appreciated. 5/27/2008 8:12:00 AM |
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Alan N. Marcus member since: 3/4/2006 |
Hi Bruce, Follow links. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takumar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax Asahi Optical- respected name in the business. Alan Marcus 5/27/2008 8:32:20 AM |
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John H. Siskin
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Hi Bruce, Unless you are buying it as a collectable it would help to know what camera you are putting it on. Lenses are not interchangeable between camera makers in most circumstances. Also if you are using a camera with a chip smaller that the 35mm frame this lens will be too long for most subjects. Thanks, John Siskin 5/27/2008 10:14:28 AM |
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Jon Close member since: 5/18/2000 |
Pentax Takumar 300 f/4 is a pretty good tele for pretty cheap. Super-Takumar or SMC (Super Multi-Coated) are preferred over original version. The original version has 82mm diameter filter threads, the Super and SMC are 77mm. There are no digital SLRs that can use the M-42 screw-mount lenses directly, but there are cheap adapters available for using these lenses on Pentax and Canon EOS DSLRs. Limited to manual focus (of course), and stop-down metering in M and Av (aperture priority autoexposure) modes. 5/27/2008 11:55:06 AM |
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Bruce Lhonneux member since: 3/11/2008 |
Thanks for your quick response and answers Alan, John and Jon. Ive decided on your information to stick to the smc lenses. My camera is a Pentax spotmatic and I prefer to use the lenses rather than collect them. I'm basically after a longer lens to use were I'm restricted from moveing in closer, but still require a good depth of field. Any suggestions from previous experience.
5/27/2008 4:53:49 PM |
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