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Pentaxor · 07-05-2009, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by PentHassyKon

I did see a 200mm 2.5 for ~ 400 and somewhat regret not pulling the trigger. On ocassion I've seen either a Takumar M42 300/4 or the K 300/4 with the Takumar running ~ $200 or so. What is the relative value of the 200/2.5 to a 300/4 or the 55-300?

saw that one as well. If only I had the cash then or given a month or two, I could had bought it. as for value, the 200/2.5 trumps those lenses by virtue of speed and IQ. you got to settle with a 200 f4 I guess. it's the closest to that of the 200 f2.5, only a stop slower.

07-05-2009, 05:18 AM	#9
Pentaxor Pentaxian Location: Vancouver, B.C. Gallery Photos: 3 Posts: 1,158	Originally Posted by PentHassyKon I did see a 200mm 2.5 for ~ 400 and somewhat regret not pulling the trigger. On ocassion I've seen either a Takumar M42 300/4 or the K 300/4 with the Takumar running ~ $200 or so. What is the relative value of the 200/2.5 to a 300/4 or the 55-300? saw that one as well. If only I had the cash then or given a month or two, I could had bought it. as for value, the 200/2.5 trumps those lenses by virtue of speed and IQ. you got to settle with a 200 f4 I guess. it's the closest to that of the 200 f2.5, only a stop slower.