hinman

<p>The Takumar series of lens is exceptional in its build quality and they offer unique wonderful image quality. And they simply look gorgeous when mounted on any camera. I was extremely lucky to have gotten hold of few copies that are excellent in condition. <br /><br /><br /> <img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5077/14470278435_b8d3a420e0_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="531" /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> <img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/14283665660_c79578b31d_c.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="800" /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> <img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/14283827247_8f1a30fc2b_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="531" /><br /> <br />The above and following picture were shot with SMC Takumar 35mm f/2.0 wide open. The chrome lens on left is the Contax G 45mm f/2.0 which I also like but not the ill-equipped AF adapter that the lens is used with<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2934/14283665170_ee6c6f21a8_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="531" /><br /> <br />A picture wide open with Takumar 85mm f/1.9<br /> <img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/14447179146_548b0f5389_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="534" /></p> <p>Hope you have a story to share with your Takumar. I am on the lookout to find the 8-element version of the Takumar 50mm f/1.4. I am undecided if the Takumar is a better fit for me compared to Pentax A 50mm f/1.4. Please share your thoughts on the 8-element version of 50mm f/1.4.</p>

<p>Alright, as I have found out the hard way, I can't use this to shoot birds in fly. Maybe with some practice session and serious digging into user menu, I will be better equipped. I can't compete with Dave and Douglas on their long lens. But I have this baby with 1000mm but it is shame that it has a tiny sensor that can only rival with the Q</p> <p><strong>Fuji HS50 EXR</strong><br /> <a title="DSC06407 by hin_man, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3741/10661663975_ff19e8a71e_b.jpg" alt="DSC06407" width="1024" height="680" /></a></p> <p><strong>24mm to 1000mm zoom in f/2.8 to f/5.6</strong><br /> <a title="DSC06196 by hin_man, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/10661898563_7648695cb3_b.jpg" alt="DSC06196" width="1024" height="680" /></a></p> <p><a title="DSC06405 by hin_man, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/10661698726_d5e29070ca_b.jpg" alt="DSC06405" width="1024" height="680" /></a><br /> I can't recommend the camera with super power zoom from 24mm to 1000, there are just many variables that don't add up well but there are many surprises that I come to realize how far the bridge camera has come. The articulating LCD and EVF with eye sensor has great resolution not to expect from a bridge camera. And this baby is fast in AF but I still miss quite a lot of shots in shooting BIF. I have not gone through the proper training in digging into the menu yet. I will be more competent with more usage hopefully with time.</p> <p>One thing in the above pictures that I can recommend without hesitation is the <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/151131443551">Tuff Luv $20 messenger bag</a> which can house comfortably a K-5 with with 3 short lenses and one mounted on body. I love this weather-proof bag so much that I ordered a bigger one but the bigger one was a disappointment due to black color inner insert and a not-so-balanced layout and build like this smaller messenger bag. The company Tuff Luv is perhaps not well known and it is from UK and this $20 bag is weather proof with a raincoat cover. Will show you more about the bag interior later on.</p> <p>I don't have many good test shots, just two for now<br /> <a title="DSCF1049 by hin_man, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2815/10661698444_178cb01d6e_b.jpg" alt="DSCF1049" width="1024" height="576" /></a><br /> about 436mm equivalent</p> <p><a title="DSCF1046 by hin_man, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/10661697116_4e1e13f816_b.jpg" alt="DSCF1046" width="1024" height="768" /></a><br /> about 34mm equivalent</p>