[GaryML]

I have a Takumar F 70-200 f4-5.6 lens that is, at present, part of my wife's kit. The Takumar F lenses do not have SMC, but they do have a conventional coating on the glass surfaces. They were economy versions of lenses, often using an older optical formula. Some of them are pretty decent lenses, and we've gotten some wonderful images from the Takumar F 70-200.

I would suggest using a good lens shade with it to keep the sun off the front element. I would also suggest stopping down from the maximum aperture for sharper images. Finally, it is a slow lens and at 200mm camera shake is an issue, especially using it with an 18x24mm digital sensor (giving the equivalent of a 300mm lens). A tripod or some other form of camera support will help to get sharp images.