Referencing a comment below: I have the later K mount 35mm 2.0 and it has yellowed. I have done a lot of reading and I don't believe the thorium is a problem with normal use. The yellowing can be removed/reduced by prolonged exposure to sunlight or a UV light - artificial UV may be better in order to avoid the heat. I did this with a Pentax 6x7 lens that was yellow and it became clear.
From the very little that I have seen online, I think there is a good difference in image quality between these two lenses. If you light and compose well, you can make virtually any lens give you gorgeous results. It's just much easier or more likely to happen with some lenses than others. In this particular case, the specific coating on the lens makes a big difference as well.
Thank you so much. This is a whole new world for me! I'm excited about a camera trade show coming to my hometown next weekend that is supposed to feature lots of vintage gear. We'll see what comes of it.
@@ginger_dog Nice! What other lenses are you thinking of ooking at?I'm in Seattle, and I think I've got a used gear event coming up near October. I think Nikon AI, AIS lenses can be a pretty good bargain...I just got a clean 80-200 F/4 AIS for $29, etc. I'll be interested to see what else you find (would love to hear about it!)
@@silverlightphotoco Awesome. I love the look of the Takumars. If I find a good deal with one or two of those, that's what I'm leaning toward. I also have some old Nikon lenses from my grandparent's attic that I may try to adapt to my Canon soon.
@@ginger_dog If you can get a 50mm 1.4 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar, or just a Super-Takumar (which is what I have, the less rare 7-element version) they're a good price usually. The Super-Takumar is older, and less expensive, but the one I have looks pretty good...tjough some say the Super-Multi-Coated version is better. Maybe talk more later!
Oh wow! Thank you so much Jeff. That is very encouraging. We'll get there. Takes hard work and patience. Hope the content is helpful and valuable to you. Thank you for the encouragement.
Your right its my new found love- the best ones you can find mint on ebay from Japan- in the past month ive ordered a 18, 20, 24, 28, 35, 55, 50 macro and a 135mm for the price of one of my sony lenses cost- They are perfect for converted infrared ~ Sony A7riii & A7iv
@@ginger_dog ive colected all the vintage nikkors from 16mm to 500mn from Japan also- check them out also there spectacular build & quality- shop wisely!! Never got burned yet!!
@@ginger_dog no extra cost in usa- i look for no fungus or haze in listings and 100% feedback- Really good choices are from Japan- if its a lemon file a returns claim stating its damaged and seller is liable for return shipping cost- ebay has your back as a buyer- but so far out of 60 lenses there all keepers- some come in 1-2 days fedx or dhl
Just so you know, this lens is quite radioactive and probably should not be used for long periods of time or kept indoors where you spend lots of time. I've been told this is the reason it has such a warm tint to it (as the Thorium decays, leaving it with a brown tint). If you drop it or the glass breaks, you're going to have a hell of a mess on your hands. Please confirm, but I believe this to be the case. Other Takumar versions are not radioactive, but this one is. Sorry for the bad news if you didn't know.
Hmm, I've not heard that. Everything that I've seen has said that the radioactivity is incredibly small and not dangerous. It's a reality of the manufacturing process, but more of a buzz feature than a true danger. No personal experience or scientific testing on my end to know for sure though.
actually, the super takumar 55/1.8 that I own is radioactive, but the amounts of radiation that some of these lenses produce is miniscule. I like the warm rendering it produces. In the images, that is.
@@bradmiller9993 Drop it and you'll have a mess on your hands if the glass shatters. Good luck with that. For me, there are plenty of other options that work just as well.
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Referencing a comment below: I have the later K mount 35mm 2.0 and it has yellowed. I have done a lot of reading and I don't believe the thorium is a problem with normal use. The yellowing can be removed/reduced by prolonged exposure to sunlight or a UV light - artificial UV may be better in order to avoid the heat. I did this with a Pentax 6x7 lens that was yellow and it became clear.
Nice! Good to note. Thank you for sharing.
Wow that's a great lens. I only have the Takumar 35mm f3.5 but that f2 seems to be so much better
From the very little that I have seen online, I think there is a good difference in image quality between these two lenses. If you light and compose well, you can make virtually any lens give you gorgeous results. It's just much easier or more likely to happen with some lenses than others. In this particular case, the specific coating on the lens makes a big difference as well.
That Takumar looks really nice! Love the warm colors.
Agreed. That's really what made it love at first sight to me.
Wow! Just subscribed as I really like finding affordable, yet good vintage lenses, etc.😃
Thank you so much. This is a whole new world for me! I'm excited about a camera trade show coming to my hometown next weekend that is supposed to feature lots of vintage gear. We'll see what comes of it.
@@ginger_dog Nice! What other lenses are you thinking of ooking at?I'm in Seattle, and I think I've got a used gear event coming up near October. I think Nikon AI, AIS lenses can be a pretty good bargain...I just got a clean 80-200 F/4 AIS for $29, etc. I'll be interested to see what else you find (would love to hear about it!)
@@silverlightphotoco Awesome. I love the look of the Takumars. If I find a good deal with one or two of those, that's what I'm leaning toward. I also have some old Nikon lenses from my grandparent's attic that I may try to adapt to my Canon soon.
@@ginger_dog If you can get a 50mm 1.4 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar, or just a Super-Takumar (which is what I have, the less rare 7-element version) they're a good price usually. The Super-Takumar is older, and less expensive, but the one I have looks pretty good...tjough some say the Super-Multi-Coated version is better. Maybe talk more later!
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Oh wow! Thank you so much Jeff. That is very encouraging. We'll get there. Takes hard work and patience. Hope the content is helpful and valuable to you. Thank you for the encouragement.
Your right its my new found love- the best ones you can find mint on ebay from Japan- in the past month ive ordered a 18, 20, 24, 28, 35, 55, 50 macro and a 135mm for the price of one of my sony lenses cost- They are perfect for converted infrared ~ Sony A7riii & A7iv
What?!?!? That's a steal. Way to go.
@@ginger_dog ive colected all the vintage nikkors from 16mm to 500mn from Japan also- check them out also there spectacular build & quality- shop wisely!! Never got burned yet!!
@@creepyoldhouseexplorersclub Wow! I've always been leery of buying international. Do you have to pay any import fees? Is pricing that much better?
@@ginger_dog no extra cost in usa- i look for no fungus or haze in listings and 100% feedback- Really good choices are from Japan- if its a lemon file a returns claim stating its damaged and seller is liable for return shipping cost- ebay has your back as a buyer- but so far out of 60 lenses there all keepers- some come in 1-2 days fedx or dhl
@@creepyoldhouseexplorersclub Crazy! Good to know. Thank you so much.
Just so you know, this lens is quite radioactive and probably should not be used for long periods of time or kept indoors where you spend lots of time. I've been told this is the reason it has such a warm tint to it (as the Thorium decays, leaving it with a brown tint). If you drop it or the glass breaks, you're going to have a hell of a mess on your hands. Please confirm, but I believe this to be the case. Other Takumar versions are not radioactive, but this one is. Sorry for the bad news if you didn't know.
Hmm, I've not heard that. Everything that I've seen has said that the radioactivity is incredibly small and not dangerous. It's a reality of the manufacturing process, but more of a buzz feature than a true danger. No personal experience or scientific testing on my end to know for sure though.
@@ginger_dog Well, if you use the lens for 4-5 hours, sleep near it, and touch it often... Anyway, just wanted to let you know.
@@imagenatura Ha ha! Thank you.
actually, the super takumar 55/1.8 that I own is radioactive, but the amounts of radiation that some of these lenses produce is miniscule. I like the warm rendering it produces. In the images, that is.
@@bradmiller9993 Drop it and you'll have a mess on your hands if the glass shatters. Good luck with that. For me, there are plenty of other options that work just as well.