mintaka

[alacant]

Hi everyone. Had a built-like-a-tank Takumar this weekend.

May even have caught a bit of the witch-head lower right (?).

Wanted to catch this before Betelgeuse exploded;)

Thanks for looking and clear skies. 

80 minutes @ ISO400

 

Edited January 27, 2020 by alacant

[Guest]

Hi alacant, as usual, superb picture always amazed from your posts.. regards Martin

Edited January 27, 2020 by Guest

[Ciaran Meier]

That is awesome !!  

I think I can just about spot the Horse Head in that shot ?

 

Edited January 27, 2020 by Ciaran Meier
Update.

[Andy R]

Beautiful lovely colours ive literally just purchased a 50mm f1.4  super takuma yesterday (I took a bit of your advise you gave to someone else a few days ago with vintage lenses), I so cant wait to get it now.

Thanks for sharing

[Alien 13]

Nice image, still have my glow in the dark 50mm takumar....

Alan

[alacant]

13 hours ago, Alien 13 said:

glow in the dark 50mm takumar.

LOL. Yeah, a big advantage when imaging; you can read the newspaper whilst waiting for your exposures!

Edited January 28, 2020 by alacant

[Frank the Troll]

From someone old school from my days as a serious 35m photographer, I can vouch for old lenses,  and wouldnt hesitate in buying old lenses.  old soligors are worth looking into as well

[happy-kat]

If you still have some why not use those same don't bother with either a 80ED or 130PDS just get a mount for now