[Leica] IMG: Takumar in the Sunshine

[Jim Nichols]

Hi Paul,

A lot of us have had them over the years.  I happen to have two, the 
50/1.4 and the 55/1.8.  Strangely, the 55 shows very little 
discoloration, but the 50 darkens a little with age.  I'm trying to 
rejuvenate the 50/1.4 because I like the look it gives wide open, even 
if it is basically a little warm.

Here is my favorite from the 50/1.4, about 8 years ago:

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Katie+Grace+_amp_+Kristin.jpg.html

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 3/20/2017 11:46 PM, Paul Roark wrote:
> Jim Nichols wrote:
>
>> My slightly radioactive Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4 is
>> undergoing a sunshine treatment in hopes of reducing the slight
>> discoloration of the 3 rear elements.  The recommended exposure is about a
>> week, but may get extended because of bad weather days.
>> ​...
>>
> ​Interesting.  I inherited a screw-mount Pentax outfit from a great uncle
> and have one of these radioactive 50s.
>
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>
> ​
>
>> ​
>>
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