I love flare! Its a characteristic that some dont understand or know how to use. Photography is writing with light! Bokeh. Vignetting. Depth of Field sharpness. And with your video:Flare!
@MarcelGlas6 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@enriquetoso7 ай бұрын
SMC Pentax "K" are my favorites. 90% of Taks character with very fast desings. 4/20, 2.8/24, the great Hollywood 2/28, 2/35 (non radioactive Tak), 1.2/50, 1,8/85 (idem 35). That is the real most underrated and unknown lens set.
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Sounds very interesting. Gotta check those out!
@r.d.fodrek5 ай бұрын
have you compared the 85 1.9 Super Takumar to Pentax k 85mm 1.9?
@enriquetoso5 ай бұрын
@@r.d.fodrek I have used both, but have not compared them directly. In fact the 1.9 only for still photos. The early takumars are much more vintage than the SMC or the Pentax K (which are a mix of the best takumar designs, with Contax fast angles). In fact the 1.9 is based on an 83mm f1.9 with an M37 mount. After 1.8, I know that there are 2 different optical design versions. Perhaps the difference is comparable to what you would find in a Canon FL versus a Canon FD.
@Ryan_Wiseman18 күн бұрын
Amazing lens, and definitely one that I want to add to my collection. My current favorite wide angle with character has to be the Sony 28mm f/2 Pre-AI (Later Model version), albeit, about double in price. It very much behaves like a Super Takumar, but with that Nikon vintage edge. It's rather a bit different, but I'd trust it for high end work since the Pre-AI models were so expensive, you could only afford it if you did high end professional work. For a wide angle, I consider it the gold standard of what a character lens should be, and I'm very curious to how it would look on your FX3, because it looks amazing on my a7sii
@MarcelGlas17 күн бұрын
Sounds like a very interesting lens! Didn't come across one yet. I rarely shoot on wider focal lenghts but lens character is certainly undeniable.
@andrewjfeliciano7 ай бұрын
Incredible production! Love the characteristics of vintage glass.
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Thank you Andrew! Glad you liked it ✌️
@mrwayne80187 ай бұрын
Super Takumar 50mm 1.4 is my favorite 🥰
@sunflowerdeath7 ай бұрын
Wow, a video of this quality deserves a subscription, keep it going!
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! And welcome! 🙌
@deathbyvideo162023 күн бұрын
I love my takumars! Both the 28mm f3.5 and 35mm f2 are so awesome four video. The 50mm f1.4 is the best of the bunch though(I don't have an 85mm yet, and i expect it would take the cake) and works amazing for photo and video. A ton of character
@MarcelGlas23 күн бұрын
The character is undeniable! Have heard a lot about the 50mm. Do you use it often?
@Francoisacker7 ай бұрын
Super cool lenses, I believe the yellow flares and amazing character has something to do with the way they were made, these lenses have a form of radium in the glass that give that look. it also means that they are slightly radioactive. love the video.
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. 🙌 Good comment on the character of the Takumar lenses! That being said, people don't need to worry about radioactivity of the 28mm, many people have tested it and it turns out to be harmless. 😌
@ajinkyabhondeАй бұрын
what an amazing video mate! subscribed
@MarcelGlasАй бұрын
Glad to have you here man!
@alfredbass3 ай бұрын
yes! the super takumar lenses are beautiful! i fell in love with a 135mm f3.5 silver edition that my dad has, its awesome for portraits, i stop using it on sessions cause i dont wanna damage it more , i bought the 50mm 1.4 and maaaaan, its awsome! this lives on my camera. and also can´t wait to make myself a collection of all takumars!
@MarcelGlas3 ай бұрын
A collection sounds like an awesome idea!
@neilfullframe7 ай бұрын
Well now I’m going to pick one up. I’ve heard of these but never really looked into them. Thank you for such a great video !
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Thank your for the kind words Neil! I hope it will serve you well 🙌
@shadowcultur7 ай бұрын
The Taks definitely have some of the best flares and color of vintage glass. The version one 28mm is even cooler. It’s a larger lens with a bigger concave front element.
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Have to check this one out as it seems! 🙌
@christopher_russell7 ай бұрын
Production quality is absolutely astonishing. I've rewatched many of your videos over and over again, can't wait to see more from you.
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Christopher! Means a lot to hear something like that! 🙌
@tripleteam217 ай бұрын
totally agree!!! another review class
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
@@tripleteam21 Thanks a lot friend!
@EmotionVFX7 ай бұрын
Love my 28mm tak. Lightweight, it is build like a tank and beautiful character.
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
100% agreed!
@TimmySheehyVisuals7 ай бұрын
Takumars are fantastic! This was the first lens I bought, I now have a somewhat full set with 17mm fisheye F4 28mm F3.5 35mm F2 55mm F1.8 85mm F1.9
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Very cool! Do you have a favorite?
@calebbrunkowАй бұрын
Great video! Love the Taks. That font you used is incredible, which one is it?
@MarcelGlasАй бұрын
Thank you Caleb! The font is called Bee four. ✌️
@calebbrunkowАй бұрын
@@MarcelGlas you’re welcome and cool! Thanks
@raksh9Ай бұрын
Those gorgeous circular gold flares are incredible. I wonder how close the SMC Takumar version gets to yours? The Super Takumars don't seem as common as the SMC or Super Multi Coated versions. What exactly does the script of your model say on the inner lens ring? What is the filter size? Apparently there are a number of versions of this lens, even in the Super Takumar range. This video makes me want to go to the art gallery with my Pentax and Minolta lenses.
@MarcelGlas17 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching friend! Excuse the late reply. Filter thread size of my Super Takumar is 49mm. Model number is 2781972. Unfortunately I can't provide I direct comparison to the other Takumars but you may wanna check out the channel Simon's utak for some more in depth knowledge of the different versions. 🙌
@raksh916 күн бұрын
@@MarcelGlas Thank you for the reply. I will test any Pentax lens for flare before I buy, just to be sure. I have the Pentax M SMC 28mm f2.8 but it doesn't flare like that, unfortunately. I'll keep looking.
@MarcelGlas16 күн бұрын
@@raksh9 Seems like the multiple coatings do indeed prevent the lens from flaring like this version does. Hope you find a copy you like soon!
@JJBfilm5 ай бұрын
Outstanding work. Nicely done. You must experiment with the 55 f/1.8 or f/2, 24mm and of course the 50mm... "Super taks" Exquisite and magical flaring and sharp enough wide open. Looking forward to seeing more of your work...
@MarcelGlas5 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I'll definitely have a look at those 🙌
@hhkk61557 ай бұрын
Super Takumar + Helios= epic combo 🚀🚀🚀🥵🥵🥵🥵
@arsalanaziz5866Ай бұрын
how has the result been, in terms of matching the footage?
@zshtАй бұрын
Please review Pentacon 2.8/29mm, ultra low-budget swirly bokeh I want to hear the opinion of someone that doesn't care about test charts! _Subscribed_
@MarcLerchs5 ай бұрын
Lovely vid. Thank You for sharing. I use them (Super Takumar, 8 blades version 50mm), I love it. Greetings from Belgium. I will now search for à 28mm due your lovely video.
@MarcelGlas5 ай бұрын
Glad that you enjoyed it Marc. I think it will serve you well!
@Narsuitus7 ай бұрын
In my opinion, Asahi Pentax Takumar lenses are underrated and undervalued. The 8-element 50mm and the 105mm are my personal favorites. I own and use the following: Asahi 35mm f/3.5 Super Takumar (49mm filter) Asahi 50mm f/1.4 Super Takumar (8-element) (49mm filter) Asahi 50mm f/1.4 Super Takumar (7-element) (49mm filter) Asahi 105mm f/2.8 Super Takumar (49mm filter) Asahi 135mm f/3.5 Super Takumar (49mm filter) Asahi 200mm f/5.6 Super Takumar (49mm filter) Asahi 300mm f/6.3 preset Tele Takumar (58mm filter)
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Very impressive collection! I completely agree with your statement. Do you see a significant difference between the 8-element and 7-element 50mm?
@Narsuitus7 ай бұрын
@@MarcelGlas The 8-element had a reputation for being one of the best 50mm f/1.4 lenses ever made. Its image quality competed with Leica and Zeiss. I was so impressed with the 8-element lens that when I bought my Leica rangefinder, I never bought a 50mm lens for it. Also, when Nikon became my system 35mm camera, for years I delayed buying a 50mm lens for it because the 8-element Takumar had set a high standard for image quality. The 7-element version was a very good lens but was not as good as the 8-element version. One major problem with the 7-element lens is that it had a radioactive lens element that gradually turned yellow over time. The 8-element was not radioactive and did not turn yellow.
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
@@Narsuitus Damn that sounds great. I'm guessing nowadays you'd pay a premium for the 8-element version?
@Narsuitus7 ай бұрын
@@MarcelGlas I do not know what the current prices are; but when I bought mine, the 8-element was twice the price of the 7-element.
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
@@Narsuitus Good to know. Thanks a lot for the insights!
@foggymossstudio5 ай бұрын
Great work! Love it!
@MarcelGlas5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it 🙌
@cheesi46327 ай бұрын
very cool video! love the music and title screens
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! 🙌
@r.d.fodrek5 ай бұрын
Beautiful work!
@MarcelGlas5 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot man!
@dkkeyz88156 ай бұрын
I’ve got a set of Super Multi-Coated Takumar’s 24mm, 35mm, 55mm, 135mm. Sure they aren’t “fast” but films don’t look good (IMO) when always shot at F1.4, most films sit around F4-F5.6.
@MarcelGlas6 ай бұрын
Exactly! That's a great collection, you've got there 👌
@SilverAndSensor6 ай бұрын
I’ve got the 55 1.4 and am looking at the 28 to put in a collection of old Praktica cameras.
@MarcelGlas6 ай бұрын
I'd say you can't go wrong with picking one up for yourself. It's fairly cheap and the look in undeniably unique as you'll know from your 55mm f/1.4 🙌
@paulgratland4 ай бұрын
Hey man great video! I gotta ask, where do you get your fonts used in this?
@MarcelGlas4 ай бұрын
Hey Paul, much appreciated. The main font is called Bee four and can be licensed online or if you have an Adobe subscription.
@vincentvarus7 ай бұрын
love the look so much! great video 🔥
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Great look for a great music video 🙌😌
@Diminish127 ай бұрын
Do Takumars lens cover full frame?
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
This one does! I think most of them do actually.
@Diminish127 ай бұрын
@@MarcelGlas I don't know enough about the Takumars. I have the Helios, Canon FDs and Carl Zeiss lenses all cover full frame. I wanted a Pentax 35mm macro but later I learned only 4 Pentax cover full frame. then I noticed Takumars but can't find anything on close focus distance or full Frame coverage which are things i consider in a lens.
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
@@Diminish12 Any specific ones you're looking at or are you trying to build a set?
@phoenixfunny45176 ай бұрын
The takumars were made for 35mm film photography so yes they'll cover FF
@JohnnyFehr2 ай бұрын
Bit offtopic but what Font are you using on the Chapter title cards?
@MarcelGlas2 ай бұрын
It's called Bee four and slightly altered by hand. ✌️
@Ben-fq1lj7 ай бұрын
0:29 lmao, idk why, i thought those were breadsticks on the backpack
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Actually, you're correct 🙌😂
@PedroPascoaPedro7 ай бұрын
Very nice video, with an amazing message ❤
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Pedro!
@ohjajohh7 ай бұрын
Wow great video! I have the same lens, but I should use it more often
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video! Sometimes we need to push ourselves a bit to create our best work 🙌
@John762206 ай бұрын
why i'm thinking of werner herzog young when you speak ^^
@MarcelGlas6 ай бұрын
Probably because we're from the same country and it's quite hard to shake that accent. :D
@daw99387 ай бұрын
how did you get this glowing read title?
@MarcelGlas6 ай бұрын
I do most of my graphics and titles in Photoshop and then drag them into Resolve. Simple gaussian blur on the font.
@chrizown7 ай бұрын
Great Video
@MarcelGlas7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! 🙌
@filmgrain69227 ай бұрын
bro how you did text effect plus which font?
@moviemarathon16806 ай бұрын
Did you color grade or color correct ?
@MarcelGlas6 ай бұрын
Hey there, I always color grade the footage. If you're specifically asking about the comparison to the modern lens, I did a rough color correction to match both. The Super Takumar renders everything a bit cooler than the Tamron.
@moviemarathon16806 ай бұрын
so just simple adjustments in contrast and saturation ?@@MarcelGlas
@MarcelGlas6 ай бұрын
@@moviemarathon1680 The color matching between the vintage lens and the modern one was mostly done with an adjustment to the temperature and tint. My coloring workflow, on the other hand, the get the footage looking the way it does is quite extensive.
@wendysburgers4326Ай бұрын
This one is Radioactive Thorium ☢️
@MarcelGlasАй бұрын
It's not. Focal Reduced did a radiation measurement on their channel and showed that it's not a hot lens. It is also not listed on the radioactive lenses list while some other Takumars are.