The M28mm f3.5 generally gets better reviews than the M28mm f2.8. That's the one I have coming and am sorry you didn't review it. At the same time, the K28mm f3.5 is said to be the one to get. It is of course more expensive but not prohibitively so.
@jeli39534 ай бұрын
The Super-Tak is single coated. It pre-dates multicoating.
@ianharper60154 ай бұрын
Thank you for a very interesting and informative review.
@karljohanstensen18925 ай бұрын
fk ur cool n chill
@michelemarcolin25485 ай бұрын
Commentary is rather useless. All those lenses were not released at the same time or to snag more or less money out of customers, so that each one had its own characteristic and purposes should be self-evident. The differences correspond to different photographic needs of the past (not of current digital photographers), marketing strategies (economizing on glass amount and manufacturing costs) and also increased performance provided by newer materials in time. A comparison can be useful only to have an idea of the different rendering of the various lens designs and starting aperture, given that by f5.6~8, every lens gives its best, using in the average the flattest portion of the glass.
@MezeiEugen5 ай бұрын
I have one with uncombined rf (rf and viewfinder in separate windows) and the advancing knob on the left. Coldshoe on top, therefore no dof table, and flaps for the film rolls. Prontor SV shutter up to 1/250s, XM switch and selftimer. 10 blades apperture. Your "the next change they made" is not chronologically accurate.
@lunatiger72535 ай бұрын
I got a SMC 50mm 1.4, I wanted to see b2b with the 1.2, the difference is quite big... but I feel like the 1.2 must be harder to have a sharp focus point, but the bokeh is stunning
@GreekAudioGeek5 ай бұрын
As a fellow content creator, I recognize how much time and effort went into this. OUTSTANDING work.
@leotomma34945 ай бұрын
Now there is the Pentax 50mm 1.4 full frame lens, hope to see a video on it
@arcp_5 ай бұрын
great video, thanks!
@CRJines5 ай бұрын
Good numbers.
@trotomas6 ай бұрын
i have tested my k35/2 and doesn't seems to be radioactive, am i lucky? broken geiger counter?
@wendysburgers43266 ай бұрын
8 elements are radioactive right?
@davidsilva86957 ай бұрын
If I had to pick a favorite I would be in trouble! Very informative, thanks!
@22fret7 ай бұрын
I've got the SMC 2/35, it's an excellent lens, but definitely quite on the heavy side. The only of my 17 lenses suffering from sticky aperture blades is the Pentax-M f4/20mm. Not as sticky as your 35mm but too slow for normal use. You can stop down the lens by pushing the DOF-button before shooting, that works quite well... EDIT: are you sure about the radioactivity in the 2/35? I know, that was a slight issue in some of the old Takumars, but those were recognizably yellow in their coatings and a slight tint due to Thorium and/or Lanthanium. But mine (K-mount) has been bought by my dad in 1976 or 77 and it has never had the slightest tint to this day...
@vyoufinder7 ай бұрын
I tested it with a geiger device... Yep, radioactive.
@22fret7 ай бұрын
@@vyoufinder OK, interesting...
@jkapp3747 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video...I use a Canon C100 (EF mount) to shoot video but I'm looking for a 35mm vintage lens...Pentax will likely be it as M42 can convert to EF easier than most other vintage lenses... so this video is extremely helpful
@Nathan_Thompson7 ай бұрын
What a thorough, fascinating, well explained overview! A truly amazing variety and such a helpful comparison. Thank you!
@flowermaze___8 ай бұрын
Good stuff, thanks for making the video!
@muzicgr88 ай бұрын
Awesome, I just bought the f2. cant wait till it gets here.
@iota26198 ай бұрын
M-50mm f1.7 here
@basilsteinle8 ай бұрын
We’re still waiting for the Pentax 28mm lens comparison! Thanks!
@harrison00xXx9 ай бұрын
i personally have the M42 mount version of the SMC Takumar 50 1.4, 7 elements, radioactive back element. I really like this lens, super small and nice to use manual focus and the aperture ring, only the aperture ring(s) on the Helios 44-2 lenses are nicer to handle. But i have to say - i barely use it wide open, its mostly used between F2 and F5.6, sometimes at F8-F11, but thats rare. At 1.4 its only usable for portraits in low light without light or flash or sometimes since it gives a nice look at 1.4 if sharpness or contrast isnt needed.
@justnoted29959 ай бұрын
Good one Nathan.. man, you know how to do a good lens comparison video! Thanks
@TheFuse259 ай бұрын
Hello, did you measure the 35mm f2 K lens with a geiger counter? How do you know it's radioactive? Thank you
@vyoufinder9 ай бұрын
I used a different device that plugs into a phone.
@TheFuse259 ай бұрын
@@vyoufinder ok, thank you for the info!
@MichaelRusso9 ай бұрын
Good video. I think I have watched this a few times. On the 35mm f/2.8 I had the sluggish issue too but the problem was the little aperture lever gets gummy. A little lighter fluid on it took care of it. Enjoy!
@1maticsportsandGames10 ай бұрын
What about the sears auto f2.0 50mm k Mount? I heard that was really sharp and the contrast is great, what's your take on it? There all incredible lenses in this video 📸💯Just got the sears auto Pentax 50mm f2 and its a Boss. In this video I love the 1.4 and 2.0 lenses, they are the winners IMO, great stuff
@vyoufinder9 ай бұрын
I think the Sears lens might've actually been made by Pentax. Several were. The Sears branded lenses were generally very good lenses for less money.
@FramesbyLloyd10 ай бұрын
Hello, is there a specific serial for 49mm lens hoods or any will fit really? I have a Pentax MX with the Pancake 40mm/ Pentax M 50mm 1.7 that I would like to put a lens hood on but don't want to buy the wrong one. Thanks in advance!
@andreasbeyer992111 ай бұрын
I got a Asahi Super Takumar 1,4/50mm. Which diameter must the lens cap have?
@vyoufinder10 ай бұрын
49mm
@raymeedc11 ай бұрын
Would like to have seen you include one of the earlier uncoated, ten bladed, 46mm filtered 55s, just as good as these later models in their own unique way ✅
@georgesealy470611 ай бұрын
I have the Pentax-M 35mm F2.8. I recently purchased it to use with my 40-year old Pentax A3000 film camera. I also use it with my Fujifilm X-T4. It only cost about $175 in near mint condition. It is amazingly sharp, and it works really well shooting B&W on the film camera. I really like that lens. It is small and light too.
@GaryDevouges Жыл бұрын
Hi, any chance of adding the new classic and HD 1.4 in the comparison ?
@FrostliteCalambaRD Жыл бұрын
hi can you share the link for your screen app,thanks.
@nothingaroundus_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this
@HibikiKano Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lovely comparison video. Gorgeous shots, lovely music and most of all informative. Will see if I can catch any of those Takumar lenses online nearby :)
@eatenbyopium Жыл бұрын
will these fit on the k1000?
@vyoufinder Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@jocknarn3225 Жыл бұрын
Have a well-used all-black MESuper that's come + SMC Pentax-A 50/f2 .. pretty ordinary. Waiting on slightly faster M-series 50/f1.7 .. almost went for 50-M/f1.4 till I saw haze inside it .. what a shame. I've seen a 50M/f1.2 in an early 80s catalogue .. night shooting huh? That's a consideration. Will keep an eye out 4 that or a clean 1.4. Want 2 build around decent std lens. Btw; real nice presentation .. it is all about the pictures👌
@LA3198 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this very informative and educational video. I have been wanting a 35mm lens and your video helped me make my decision and order the M 2.8 lens. I am curious which adapter you use to mount these lenses on your Sony cameras.
@vyoufinder Жыл бұрын
I use some of hte cheapest adapters available; the Fotga adapters are my favorite. I also have some very expensive ones.
@nateodz Жыл бұрын
Can these lenses go on a Pentax me super?
@vyoufinder Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@nateodz Жыл бұрын
@@vyoufinder thank you!
@loochan325 Жыл бұрын
If you are happy with them it's fine, but those are not great. M 35 is not that sharp, at f8 sweet spot reach only 87 lp/mm in center and 78 in the corner, not 98 lp like FA 35f2 and (K) 35 f3.5, and sticky aperture is bad and wey harder to reach f8 swet spot, not even with true full MLU and 2s mirror prefite, so not even with K2 and MZ-S, because Pentax closes the aperture only with the shutter and not before with the mirror. And even some (K) 35 f3.5 have very bad sticky aperture so FA is the wey to go, but I choose MIJ only... Then M 40 has lens dublet separation so forget about that one too... DA 40 f2.8 cover FF35 from f4 but I don't like the bokeh so I choose FA 43 f1.9 from f2 instead but MIJ black, and some better zooms for 39-40mm. M 85 f2 @ f2 reach only 28 lp/mm in the center, @f 2.8 35lp/mm, @ f8 only 62 center 55 corner, and @ f11 sweet spot 69 lp/mm center and 62 corner. Smc M100 f2.8 is a little better with 39 lp @ f2.8 good for some portraits for when you're fine with that and don't look for MF look from a FF35. (K) 85 f1.8 and A* 85 f1.4 are wey better. M135 f3.5 is also not that great, not even for the size. smc F135 f2.8 is better, small, good, nice bokeh, telescopic metalic hood and sure some prone to hunting AF but I can live with that. M* 300 f4 I guess is fine but I like AF more. TCs cut the rez. F 1.7AF adaptor at least add AF to old lenses. FA20 f2.8 is a better 20, not perfect but better then M. There is a more interesting 18mm on the M line...and 2 x 15 f3.5 on the K line. MEsuper has huge viewfinder minus the stupid superimposed times and on the left no less...,but is not a reliable camera, has multiple mechanical problems, very very bad, and even MX and LX have some hard to solve problems. My K2 black, K2DMD, SF10, MZ-S and 6MP *istD old are all working fine. Z20 is also reliable, more then Z1p, but I don't like that does't have AE-L ( SF 10 has AE-L and spot so weirdly it's better then SFX/SFXn...) MZ-S has stupid 0.75X magnification and I'm realy not inspired by that, plus some stupid plastic gear inside, and some melting rubber plugs and pads on the battery grip that I have to use for 4xAA because otherwise camera needs stupid 2 x CR2...I was never in to mechanical only cameras, not even KX motor or MX, not even Nikon F2 or FM/FM2n so K1000 not even close. F2 has stepless from 1/90s to 1/2000s if you want precision for 3EV exposure latitude for slide film on the Nort pole, but I don't like cold and Kodak Ektachrome E200 is no longer made and Fuji Provia has wey better grain but bad colors and for fine art MF from FF645 and up is wey better anywey...
@berybery2917 Жыл бұрын
Best test👏👏👏✌️👍
@mikepxg6406 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff.
@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын
Great 👍
@agentcovert Жыл бұрын
Complete mystery why someone would remove the 3 point sling mount on the mag well..and how someone has so little control over the smoothest shooting sub gun that weighs 6 lbs and is only 9mm.. The support hand pulls back while firing hand pushes forward while the properly adjusted sling is taught..basically use this video as what NOT to do for the example..
@vyoufinder Жыл бұрын
I suspect lots of things are a complete mystery for you.
@agentcovert Жыл бұрын
I was being nice trying to sugar coat your gross incompetence and lack of training..
@vyoufinder Жыл бұрын
It's obvious that you're a very miserable person or bot. That's why I was being nice to you; because I genuinely feel sorry for you. Good luck with that.
@QuicknStraight Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I think, overall, I like the SMC Pentax 50mm f1.4, but the Pentax M 50mm f2 performs really well.
@franspan9872 Жыл бұрын
01:14 I just made that button so you can pull it out again. Unscrew the top screw and take everything apart. Pull the inside down so that it comes out. Oil and cleaning
@koshkinland Жыл бұрын
Really well done, thanks for this.
@cubistone Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyable and super informative. Splendid gear talk is much appreciated.
@ronbokje6213 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comparison of the lenses. Got a Pentax K1 and lots of vintage lenses and it’s so nice to go out and shoot with them
@jmoss99 Жыл бұрын
Those are not much in the way of hoods. A good hood will be at least 8" long. I make mine out of filter step up adapters. Also, if you want a radioactive lens check out the FUJINON 50mm f1.4 Radioactive 3706 CPM, uSv/h 22.77 That is uSv/h 22.77 !!!
@vyoufinder Жыл бұрын
I argue that these are all "good" hoods. The hoods you're describing could be considered "excellent," and fulfill more needs, but at the cost of size mostly.
@OmarIbrahim-pz2wf Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. Great information and presentation. Thank you!
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The M28mm f3.5 generally gets better reviews than the M28mm f2.8. That's the one I have coming and am sorry you didn't review it. At the same time, the K28mm f3.5 is said to be the one to get. It is of course more expensive but not prohibitively so.
The Super-Tak is single coated. It pre-dates multicoating.
Thank you for a very interesting and informative review.
fk ur cool n chill
Commentary is rather useless. All those lenses were not released at the same time or to snag more or less money out of customers, so that each one had its own characteristic and purposes should be self-evident. The differences correspond to different photographic needs of the past (not of current digital photographers), marketing strategies (economizing on glass amount and manufacturing costs) and also increased performance provided by newer materials in time. A comparison can be useful only to have an idea of the different rendering of the various lens designs and starting aperture, given that by f5.6~8, every lens gives its best, using in the average the flattest portion of the glass.
I have one with uncombined rf (rf and viewfinder in separate windows) and the advancing knob on the left. Coldshoe on top, therefore no dof table, and flaps for the film rolls. Prontor SV shutter up to 1/250s, XM switch and selftimer. 10 blades apperture. Your "the next change they made" is not chronologically accurate.
I got a SMC 50mm 1.4, I wanted to see b2b with the 1.2, the difference is quite big... but I feel like the 1.2 must be harder to have a sharp focus point, but the bokeh is stunning
As a fellow content creator, I recognize how much time and effort went into this. OUTSTANDING work.
Now there is the Pentax 50mm 1.4 full frame lens, hope to see a video on it
great video, thanks!
Good numbers.
i have tested my k35/2 and doesn't seems to be radioactive, am i lucky? broken geiger counter?
8 elements are radioactive right?
If I had to pick a favorite I would be in trouble! Very informative, thanks!
I've got the SMC 2/35, it's an excellent lens, but definitely quite on the heavy side. The only of my 17 lenses suffering from sticky aperture blades is the Pentax-M f4/20mm. Not as sticky as your 35mm but too slow for normal use. You can stop down the lens by pushing the DOF-button before shooting, that works quite well... EDIT: are you sure about the radioactivity in the 2/35? I know, that was a slight issue in some of the old Takumars, but those were recognizably yellow in their coatings and a slight tint due to Thorium and/or Lanthanium. But mine (K-mount) has been bought by my dad in 1976 or 77 and it has never had the slightest tint to this day...
I tested it with a geiger device... Yep, radioactive.
@@vyoufinder OK, interesting...
Thank you for this video...I use a Canon C100 (EF mount) to shoot video but I'm looking for a 35mm vintage lens...Pentax will likely be it as M42 can convert to EF easier than most other vintage lenses... so this video is extremely helpful
What a thorough, fascinating, well explained overview! A truly amazing variety and such a helpful comparison. Thank you!
Good stuff, thanks for making the video!
Awesome, I just bought the f2. cant wait till it gets here.
M-50mm f1.7 here
We’re still waiting for the Pentax 28mm lens comparison! Thanks!
i personally have the M42 mount version of the SMC Takumar 50 1.4, 7 elements, radioactive back element. I really like this lens, super small and nice to use manual focus and the aperture ring, only the aperture ring(s) on the Helios 44-2 lenses are nicer to handle. But i have to say - i barely use it wide open, its mostly used between F2 and F5.6, sometimes at F8-F11, but thats rare. At 1.4 its only usable for portraits in low light without light or flash or sometimes since it gives a nice look at 1.4 if sharpness or contrast isnt needed.
Good one Nathan.. man, you know how to do a good lens comparison video! Thanks
Hello, did you measure the 35mm f2 K lens with a geiger counter? How do you know it's radioactive? Thank you
I used a different device that plugs into a phone.
@@vyoufinder ok, thank you for the info!
Good video. I think I have watched this a few times. On the 35mm f/2.8 I had the sluggish issue too but the problem was the little aperture lever gets gummy. A little lighter fluid on it took care of it. Enjoy!
What about the sears auto f2.0 50mm k Mount? I heard that was really sharp and the contrast is great, what's your take on it? There all incredible lenses in this video 📸💯Just got the sears auto Pentax 50mm f2 and its a Boss. In this video I love the 1.4 and 2.0 lenses, they are the winners IMO, great stuff
I think the Sears lens might've actually been made by Pentax. Several were. The Sears branded lenses were generally very good lenses for less money.
Hello, is there a specific serial for 49mm lens hoods or any will fit really? I have a Pentax MX with the Pancake 40mm/ Pentax M 50mm 1.7 that I would like to put a lens hood on but don't want to buy the wrong one. Thanks in advance!
I got a Asahi Super Takumar 1,4/50mm. Which diameter must the lens cap have?
49mm
Would like to have seen you include one of the earlier uncoated, ten bladed, 46mm filtered 55s, just as good as these later models in their own unique way ✅
I have the Pentax-M 35mm F2.8. I recently purchased it to use with my 40-year old Pentax A3000 film camera. I also use it with my Fujifilm X-T4. It only cost about $175 in near mint condition. It is amazingly sharp, and it works really well shooting B&W on the film camera. I really like that lens. It is small and light too.
Hi, any chance of adding the new classic and HD 1.4 in the comparison ?
hi can you share the link for your screen app,thanks.
Thanks for making this
Thanks for the lovely comparison video. Gorgeous shots, lovely music and most of all informative. Will see if I can catch any of those Takumar lenses online nearby :)
will these fit on the k1000?
Yes.
Have a well-used all-black MESuper that's come + SMC Pentax-A 50/f2 .. pretty ordinary. Waiting on slightly faster M-series 50/f1.7 .. almost went for 50-M/f1.4 till I saw haze inside it .. what a shame. I've seen a 50M/f1.2 in an early 80s catalogue .. night shooting huh? That's a consideration. Will keep an eye out 4 that or a clean 1.4. Want 2 build around decent std lens. Btw; real nice presentation .. it is all about the pictures👌
Thank you so much for this very informative and educational video. I have been wanting a 35mm lens and your video helped me make my decision and order the M 2.8 lens. I am curious which adapter you use to mount these lenses on your Sony cameras.
I use some of hte cheapest adapters available; the Fotga adapters are my favorite. I also have some very expensive ones.
Can these lenses go on a Pentax me super?
Yes.
@@vyoufinder thank you!
If you are happy with them it's fine, but those are not great. M 35 is not that sharp, at f8 sweet spot reach only 87 lp/mm in center and 78 in the corner, not 98 lp like FA 35f2 and (K) 35 f3.5, and sticky aperture is bad and wey harder to reach f8 swet spot, not even with true full MLU and 2s mirror prefite, so not even with K2 and MZ-S, because Pentax closes the aperture only with the shutter and not before with the mirror. And even some (K) 35 f3.5 have very bad sticky aperture so FA is the wey to go, but I choose MIJ only... Then M 40 has lens dublet separation so forget about that one too... DA 40 f2.8 cover FF35 from f4 but I don't like the bokeh so I choose FA 43 f1.9 from f2 instead but MIJ black, and some better zooms for 39-40mm. M 85 f2 @ f2 reach only 28 lp/mm in the center, @f 2.8 35lp/mm, @ f8 only 62 center 55 corner, and @ f11 sweet spot 69 lp/mm center and 62 corner. Smc M100 f2.8 is a little better with 39 lp @ f2.8 good for some portraits for when you're fine with that and don't look for MF look from a FF35. (K) 85 f1.8 and A* 85 f1.4 are wey better. M135 f3.5 is also not that great, not even for the size. smc F135 f2.8 is better, small, good, nice bokeh, telescopic metalic hood and sure some prone to hunting AF but I can live with that. M* 300 f4 I guess is fine but I like AF more. TCs cut the rez. F 1.7AF adaptor at least add AF to old lenses. FA20 f2.8 is a better 20, not perfect but better then M. There is a more interesting 18mm on the M line...and 2 x 15 f3.5 on the K line. MEsuper has huge viewfinder minus the stupid superimposed times and on the left no less...,but is not a reliable camera, has multiple mechanical problems, very very bad, and even MX and LX have some hard to solve problems. My K2 black, K2DMD, SF10, MZ-S and 6MP *istD old are all working fine. Z20 is also reliable, more then Z1p, but I don't like that does't have AE-L ( SF 10 has AE-L and spot so weirdly it's better then SFX/SFXn...) MZ-S has stupid 0.75X magnification and I'm realy not inspired by that, plus some stupid plastic gear inside, and some melting rubber plugs and pads on the battery grip that I have to use for 4xAA because otherwise camera needs stupid 2 x CR2...I was never in to mechanical only cameras, not even KX motor or MX, not even Nikon F2 or FM/FM2n so K1000 not even close. F2 has stepless from 1/90s to 1/2000s if you want precision for 3EV exposure latitude for slide film on the Nort pole, but I don't like cold and Kodak Ektachrome E200 is no longer made and Fuji Provia has wey better grain but bad colors and for fine art MF from FF645 and up is wey better anywey...
Best test👏👏👏✌️👍
Great stuff.
Great 👍
Complete mystery why someone would remove the 3 point sling mount on the mag well..and how someone has so little control over the smoothest shooting sub gun that weighs 6 lbs and is only 9mm.. The support hand pulls back while firing hand pushes forward while the properly adjusted sling is taught..basically use this video as what NOT to do for the example..
I suspect lots of things are a complete mystery for you.
I was being nice trying to sugar coat your gross incompetence and lack of training..
It's obvious that you're a very miserable person or bot. That's why I was being nice to you; because I genuinely feel sorry for you. Good luck with that.
Interesting. I think, overall, I like the SMC Pentax 50mm f1.4, but the Pentax M 50mm f2 performs really well.
01:14 I just made that button so you can pull it out again. Unscrew the top screw and take everything apart. Pull the inside down so that it comes out. Oil and cleaning
Really well done, thanks for this.
Really enjoyable and super informative. Splendid gear talk is much appreciated.
Thanks for your comparison of the lenses. Got a Pentax K1 and lots of vintage lenses and it’s so nice to go out and shoot with them
Those are not much in the way of hoods. A good hood will be at least 8" long. I make mine out of filter step up adapters. Also, if you want a radioactive lens check out the FUJINON 50mm f1.4 Radioactive 3706 CPM, uSv/h 22.77 That is uSv/h 22.77 !!!
I argue that these are all "good" hoods. The hoods you're describing could be considered "excellent," and fulfill more needs, but at the cost of size mostly.
Really enjoyed this video. Great information and presentation. Thank you!