Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark, There are so many versions of these markings that I gave up trying to keep up with the meaning of each. I just record what is written on the lens. Thanks for looking. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Rabiner" <mark@rabinergroup.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Goldfinch >> My M42 to Oly 4/3 adapter arrived this morning, so, of course, I had to >> sit >> under a shade tree and see who would pose for me. This is my first >> attempt >> with my Pentax Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 200mm f/4 lens on my Olympus >> E-510 >> (400mm equivalent). There is no chip on my adapter, so focus is purely >> manual >> and a little more difficult than I expected, using the standard >> viewfinder >> screen. However, for the occasional wildlife photo, it will probably do >> fine. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Goldfinch.jpg.html >> >> C&C appreciated. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> > Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR is one of my all time favorite mouthfuls. > If I recall correctly Marc James Small says they they came up with it with > Zeiss. > They had it appear on the market a year ahead of Zeiss for some reason. > They came out with T* glass. Which I'm very involved with. > I love the sound of "T*". > But "Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR " is a four course meal! > > Mark William Rabiner > markrabiner.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >