They don't make them like they used to

[T_Yamamoto]

Photography is one of my newest hobbies and I was able to pick up a D3300, 18-55mm kit lens, and a camera bag for $275. Bought a Yonguo 50mm (cheap, easy way to expand and explore) for $80. Been using that for about 6 months, so to spice things up (and the fact that the crop sensor made things hard to get reasonable positioning.

I picked up a 35mm f/3.5 Super Takumar (M42 mount) for around $55 (I had an Amazon giftcard so I had to find it there instead of eBay, which would have been much better).

- I just took these and didn't edit them at all.

- The case, which I wasn't expecting on getting. It was in surprisingly good condition. "Takumar 35/35" is imprinted on the top

- From what I've researched (and which can be wrong, so if I am, let me know), this is the third version of the Super Takumar since it's minimum aperture is f/16 and features the distance scale window.

- "stats"

- blurry and out of focus but just showing some different views of it

It smells... old. Like my grandparent's basement. It's heavy, solid, and could knock someone out. Can't wait for the adapter to come in so I can take this thing for a spin.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Made in Japan too. All the best stuff is made in Japan!

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Made in Japan too. All the best stuff is made in Japan!

So I've heard! I got it because it was very similar to my name.

 

[AdamK47]

So I've heard! I got it because it was very similar to my name.

A sound purchasing decision.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

A sound purchasing decision.

One of my friends actually gave me a glasses case with my name on it (Takumi Eyewear). who doesn't want to own stuff with their name on it, I never find my name on keychains and what not here in the US (for obv reasons).

 

[Red Squirrel]

My dad had gloves with our last name on it, was the company that made them, everyone asked if they were custom made lol.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I bought my first full frame sensor DSLR this year and honestly the difference is huge.

 

[sdifox]

My dad had gloves with his last name on it, was the company that made them, everyone asked if they were custom made lol.

Your last name is different from your dad's?

 

[Perknose]

who doesn't want to own stuff with their name on it,

Indeed!

That's why, despite the minor weight penalty, I installed this on my bicycle:

And only ever eat here:

Such fidelity to an ideal has made pedaling to breakfast, lunch and dinner significantly harder, but otoh, when I do get there, BOY, am I hungry!

 

[IronWing]

135 horsepower out of 6 liters? Do you have an oxygen bottle strapped to your bicycle?

 

[Perknose]

135 horsepower out of 6 liters? Do you have an oxygen bottle strapped to your bicycle?

I want one. I NEED one. But I can't find a Perkins branded one, so . . . no.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Your last name is different from your dad's?

No, I guess I should have said "our" last name.

 

[Darwin333]

Your last name is different from your dad's?

Yes but I'm not sure if his mom has told him the truth yet.

 

[sdifox]

Yes but I'm not sure if his mom has told him the truth yet.

So he is a Syrian Hamster and not a squirrel?

 

[sdifox]

Indeed!

That's why, despite the minor weight penalty, I installed this on my bicycle:

And only ever eat here:

Such fidelity to an ideal has made pedaling to breakfast, lunch and dinner significantly harder, but otoh, when I do get there, BOY, am I hungry!

It says Grand China Buffet

 

[zzuupp]

Perkins are yummuy.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

I bought my first full frame sensor DSLR this year and honestly the difference is huge.

Finally get to use proper focal length