Thanks guys, anyone got any more shots with old manual focus telephoto lenses?

Both are great Alan, the wild water one in particular is a stunner.

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David

Welcome Ian, enjoy your K-5.

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David

I would recommend (as I always do) a Redsnapper. The legs are not braced, but they will easily take 4 kilos. I've never come across anything better at even twice the price.

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David

A brilliant post, possibly the best I've ever seen on this forum. It makes me want to get my M50 F1.4 out again!

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David

Good evening all

Following on from recent threads started by D. Orloff, I'm interested to see some images from vintage manual focus telephoto lenses. I have two of these; a Tamron Model 670au Adapt-a-matic 300mm f5.6 and a superb mint Takumar 200mm F5.6 pre-set (mine is the earlier Takumar, not the virtually identical but later Tele-Takumar).

The Tamron was made for a very limited period between 1972/1973 and was the forerunner of the 'Adaptall' series of lenses. It is a beautifully made lens, but if some reviews on the internet are to be believed it was poor optically. I beg to differ; stopped down to F8 or F9 it's a magic performer.

The Takumar 200mm F5.6 pre-set is even better. Made between 1958 and 1962, the example I own looks as though it has only just been taken out of the box. Fabulous in AV Mode on a digital SLR, it has 10 aperture blades positioned just behind the front element that make an almost circular hole. It has infinitely variable aperture settings and this, together with the circular aperture, makes the bokeh superb. It's a lens that is an awkward focal length, but the IQ has to be seen to be believed. I have set myself a task of shooting wildlife images with this lens; not easy, but do-able.

My first batch of shots are all with the Tamron and all shot hand-held through a double-glazed window, so would be better / sharper if shot without any glass in the way. I'll post some with the Tak when I've shot them.

BTW, the Tamron cost £20 and the Tak cost £25; not bad VFM!!










Please post some taken with other vinatage telephotos so we can all see how these old lenses perform.

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David

Hi all, this one's on a slightly different theme, but still gives the Wintry impression. Still snowing hard here in Sheffield.




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David

Remote triggers are compatible - I have an 'Aputure' one bought from Amazon for £20. It is a superb bit of kit, works reliably up to 120 meters away. Highly recommended.

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David

I have bought quite a few and have been delighted with all of them. Some of my purchases so far:

- 67mm circular polariser, optical glass - great results - £3.50
- 2 x lens hoods for 55-300 lens - approx £3 each
- Aputure remote trigger - superb product - £20
- 2 x K-5 batteries, 2000mah (more power than original) - £5 each
- Flash Cord - £2
- Sling type strap for K-5 - £6
- 6 x M42 Adaptors - £7.50 each
- 2 x Cokin P type filter holders - £2 each
- Metal filter ring set for cokin holders - £6
- Manual Speedlite flash (GN36) - superb product - £25

To me, these items seem to be equivalent in quality to anything else I've purchased. No failures with any of them, quick delivery too.

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David

That's a very good point Kris! I don't own any M42 cameras, so not an issue for me, but clearly a non-starter for you!

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David