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 >> > You may have misconstrued my meaning. I have no problem with your version. Seemed close enough to me if not right on! I found this variation though Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar f/4 and Bellows-Takumar http://www.whitemetal.com/pentax/index_pentax_lenses.htm Mark William Rabiner markrabiner.com