Takumar lens question

Hi again,

I'd like to learn more about the history of the older Takumar lenses. Can anybody suggest a website I can visit to get the info I want?

Essentially, I'd like to know the differences between the Super-Takumar & Super Multi Coated Takumar lenses, some are also described as Auto-Takumar. I'm aware of the SMC coating and its benefits.

Also, which in your esteemed opinions, is the better type of lens to collect (for use, not to gather dust). I have a 105mm 1:2.8 on its way

I don't propose buying a M42 threaded camera, I want to try them out on my istD (difficulties of use commented by George in another thread has been noted) and MZ-S.

I think you would find this book answers all your questions:

The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide by Gerjan van Oosten (ISBN 90-76537-02-X)

Thanks very much John. I somehow new you would have the answer

Regards.

I've found a previous thread on this subject which answers most of my questions.

Thanks.

Here are a couple of web sites:

www.aohc.it/index.htm
www.m-fortytwo.info/firstpage.htm
http://ca.geocities.com/spirope/pentlens.html

The Spotmatic Users Group on Yahoo is a wonderful resource. Lots of highly knowledgeable folks on that one.

Ted

One of them being Ted White!

I await sentencing.

Just picked up a copy of :
The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide by Gerjan van Oosten (ISBN 90-76537-02-X)from Amazon UK. Several copies still for sale.
bb2

The 105 is a marvellous little lens, great colour and sharpness.
Looking forward to seeing some shots from yours

Pete

I've found this site quite useful too:

http://kajiwara.weebly.com/en-home.html

I came across it when trying to work out how to distinguish between the older 5-element and newer 6-element S-M-C Takumar 135/2.5.

Best of luck in your endeavours with Takumars - I have a modest collection and am always impressed by their mechanical and optical quality.

I have a few Takumars and would strongly recommend the SMC versions over the non SMC ones - they appear to me to produce superior images - sharper, more colourful, more contrasty. I love these lenses, so beautiful to use and so tactile. Watch out for oil on the Aperture blades though, it seems to afflict the Taks more than most lenses.

Regards
David

Guys, this thread is over 5 years old. I've moved on from Takumar's

So do you want to know about the Pentax-M Series instead ...