Super Multi Coated Macro-Takumar Question

Oh Joy! Mac's got a new toy, and here come the stupid questions....

I've just downloaded another of Kim Coxon's wonderful manuals - this one dealing with Super Takumar lenses. In it, they refer to the two 50mm Macros - one with fixed diaphram and the Auto version.

Pre TTL, there was considerable exposure time compensation required for light loss as the lens moved farther from the film plane during close-up focusing. There was a readout ring with these factors on it. The manual extolls the TTL metering as saving me from all that fun if I have the auto lens (which I do). Here it comes:

My lens still has a readout ring at the very front which reads over 25 at Infinity then moves down through 25 to 2 as I focus to the closest limit.

To aid in the accurate use of this scale, I'm sure, there is a fine white line etched front to back down the lens barrel.

I'm thick, and I can't figure out what this scale indicates.

I sure do enjoy played with this lens - it is beautifully constructed and smooooth.

I appreciate everyone's patience!

Cheers

Hi Mac,
It's the magnification scale. 2= 1/2 lifesize, 25= 1/25 lifesize

Kim

Mr. Coxon!

How dare you make it seem so simple and obvious?

Now I have to dust off that conical hat and go sit in the corner.

Seriously - many thanks for the speedy reply - and the manuals!

Thank's for your update on Nigel, too.

Cheers!