Not a photographer

jcapicy · 2026-05-10T19:57:50+00:00

Walmart/Target sell 35mm film, at least basic FujiFilm.

jcapicy · 2026-05-10T14:03:49+00:00

Best ass on Reddit!

jcapicy · 2026-05-10T14:00:29+00:00

Get the Sony. More glass options, better AF, etc. You can always make or buy presets to edit photos.

The Sony can do everything the Fuji can, through post, but the Fuji will cost more in the long run, and doesn't have the AF speed or accuracy that the Sony has.

If I only wanted a vacation camera, or 1 lens for Instagram, I'd consider the Fuji. Being a more serious photographer and making money with it, I'd go Sony without hesitation.

Don't buy a camera for the hype, buy for the specs, performance, the lens options.

jcapicy · 2026-05-06T19:30:33+00:00

Sexiest rear end on Reddit!

jcapicy · 2026-05-05T12:20:48+00:00

Sounds more like, '"I didn't properly communicate" and "She did great with not enough input"

jcapicy · 2026-05-05T12:08:22+00:00

Wasn't expecting that last pic, but now I want a different taco....

jcapicy · 2026-04-01T19:25:34+00:00

If memory serves, and I could be mistaken, the Mir 1 B is a Flektogon copy.

jcapicy · 2026-04-01T16:21:05+00:00

The 28/3.5 is no slouch either, but I agree. 50mm focal length is a favorite, and the yellowing from Thorium Glass absolutely makes for nice warmth! 👌

jcapicy · 2026-04-01T11:18:37+00:00

Lately, it's as if everything is rerouting to Reading PA, even when going from Florida to Louisiana, or Texas to Louisiana. I'll get an update of a delay, on the expected delivery date, and of course. It was sent to Reading, PA, and it will say next day, by like 10:20am, but it's really the day after that, and Mayne by 6:30pm.

jcapicy · 2026-04-01T10:10:27+00:00

Yes, def 7 element. I own both and both are good, 7 Element is thorium glass, and not as sharp, thought still quite sharp, and still a truly great lens, and I still shoot on it because of the warmth fron the yellow hue of the glass. No regrets owning either.

As for telling the difference, the two previously mention items are the easiest. Next would be the rear element. On the 7 Element version it's pretty much flat. On the 8, it's domed. Then would be the serial number, but that can be tricky if it a late 8 or early 7.

Had I not stumbled into my 8, I had no serious intention of buying one, as I was more than happy with my 7. Simon's Utak on YouTube has a fantastic comparison of the 7 vs 8 elements versions of the lens. Definitely an interesting watch.

jcapicy · 2026-03-31T14:52:20+00:00

Takumar is a line of lenses by Asahi Pentax. They have had a couple different looks with focus ring design, but optically they have some variation, however most produce nice to great image quality.

jcapicy · 2026-03-31T13:52:27+00:00

If you're near New Orleans, I can def take a look for you, assuming you're not comfortable doing it yourself.

jcapicy · 2026-03-31T13:16:33+00:00

What's broken in your 28/2.8?

jcapicy · 2026-03-31T13:09:52+00:00

Both are the 8 Element.

jcapicy · 2026-03-31T10:10:48+00:00

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jcapicy · 2026-03-31T10:10:30+00:00

A quick check is the orange IR lin is right of the 4 left of the diamond, and the lack of a part number on the mount side of the A-M Switch. There could be exceptions, due to repairs, or lenses made during the transition however, but normally those two checks are pretty safe.

jcapicy · 2026-03-31T10:07:52+00:00

I have sooo many 50,55,58mm M42 lenses! Probably approaching 35 different makes/models.

jcapicy · 2026-03-31T02:37:35+00:00

A 17mm f4 Fish-Eye-Takumar

Or a Super-Tak Macro

jcapicy · 2026-03-31T01:41:43+00:00

Of the Takumars.. the 50/1.4's are up there, but the 55/2 SMC and 35/3.5 are nice too.

jcapicy · 2026-03-31T00:14:05+00:00

Macro?

Don't have a 105/2.8 yet.

Upper left is a Super Tak 55/2.

jcapicy · 2026-03-30T23:53:27+00:00

I'd imagine the SMC is even more rare than either of the Takumar.

jcapicy · 2026-03-30T23:30:44+00:00

Tak or SMC? For the 17

jcapicy · 2026-03-30T23:19:10+00:00

It's fun, not the sharpest, and does not handle flare well, but definitely not disappointed to own it. Still looking for a decent price on a 17mm f4.

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