Vintage Lens Review | Super Takumar 105mm F2.8

A concise review after use with mirrorless cameras (sample images provided)

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Size/Weight: Narrow and short, but not a nifty 50 size. Shockingly small for a 105mm though.

Favorite Usage: As a sort of zoomed in 50mm, this lens carries the same feel of a 50mm just with a longer reach. I use it for street portraits, flowers, and narrow field street photography.

Issues: None with this specific lens, sometimes 105mm can be an odd focal lenght for photographers to get used to. I would try and use it as a 50mm but from farther away.

Notable Features: F2.8 for a cheap 105mm is pretty nice, AND it’s sharp at this aperture as well.

Usable Aperture Range: F2.8 to F8 seems to be the sweet spot.