laurence2
Well-Known Member
I got back some transparencies from shooting with the old, somewhat maligned, Takumar 300/6.3.
The Tak 6.3 is pretty much a "standard look" for the 300mm lenses of the 60s and 70s. However, it is quite light in weight, and can be hand-held for some images if care is taken. This is a pre-set lens, and I really like the pre-set capability.
I must say that I'm frankly pretty impressed with the old beater Takumar. With the proper scanning, and even a rather "no-name" lens with a slow open aperture, there is still merit in taking pictures with this old lens.
Camera: Revueflex 3003 (Chinon clone) M42
And since I was using the SMC Takumar 100/4 with the SD-14 as well, the last two macro shots are from that combination.
I will use the Takumar 300/6.3 on the SD-14 tomorrow, and see how that goes.
The Tak 6.3 is pretty much a "standard look" for the 300mm lenses of the 60s and 70s. However, it is quite light in weight, and can be hand-held for some images if care is taken. This is a pre-set lens, and I really like the pre-set capability.
I must say that I'm frankly pretty impressed with the old beater Takumar. With the proper scanning, and even a rather "no-name" lens with a slow open aperture, there is still merit in taking pictures with this old lens.
Camera: Revueflex 3003 (Chinon clone) M42
And since I was using the SMC Takumar 100/4 with the SD-14 as well, the last two macro shots are from that combination.
I will use the Takumar 300/6.3 on the SD-14 tomorrow, and see how that goes.
