SMC Takumar 200mm f4 price?

photovats · 10-18-2010, 12:35 PM

Looking to buy a SMC takumar 200mm f4 M42 screw mount lens from ebay. How much much should I pay for it?
As usual greatly appreciate all your help.

jolepp · 10-18-2010, 01:29 PM

Based on a couple of completed listings on Ebay I'd say these can be had for US$ 40-50 (shipping excluded).

Blue · 10-18-2010, 01:35 PM

The S-M-C Tak should be in the $50-100 range in ex+ condition. Technically, there was never a SMC Tak. In fact, S-M-C is short for Super-Multii-Coated as it actually appears on the face of the lens.

**Lowell Goudge** · 10-18-2010, 01:50 PM

I paid $100 for my 200mm F3.5 Takumar preset, which I considered acceptable, as it is (in my opinion) a far superior lens to the 200mmF4, although substantially heavier with 67mm front end, but the 18 blae aperture more than makes up for it.

I believe the SMC Tak and the K mount (SMC-Pentax) are identical but the SMC-M 200F4 is different

pickles · 10-18-2010, 02:05 PM

As with all Takumars, it depends very much upon condition.
You could certainly buy one for $40, perhaps less, but if you wanted a pristine example with original hood, caps, case etc etc, then you could pay $150+.....depends upon what your requirements are.
Cheers, Pickles.

stevebrot · 10-18-2010, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

200mm F3.5 Takumar preset

I have a friend that owns this lens. It is an impressive piece of equipment.

Steve

**Lowell Goudge** · 10-18-2010, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I have a friend that owns this lens. It is an impressive piece of equipment.

Steve

It is the long end of my M42 collection

Blue · 10-18-2010, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

It is the long end of my M42 collection

I jump over the 135mm to the 500mm/4.5 for the long end of my Tak collection. I do have a Vivitar 200/3.5 in m42. However, I will probably endup selling of about 95% of my non-Tak m42 lenses.

Blue · 10-18-2010, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I have a friend that owns this lens. It is an impressive piece of equipment.

Steve

The Tele-Tak 200/5.6 is kind of nice as well as compact. It has multiple aperture blades as well. The downside is it is slow. But in sunny environments, that is not a problem.

photovats · 10-18-2010, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by pickles

As with all Takumars, it depends very much upon condition.
You could certainly buy one for $40, perhaps less, but if you wanted a pristine example with original hood, caps, case etc etc, then you could pay $150+.....depends upon what your requirements are.
Cheers, Pickles.

Thanks for the input.
Don't care much about the original hood/case/caps. I am looking for something with pristine optics. Looks like anything between 50-100 might be a good deal.

photovats · 10-18-2010, 03:29 PM

Thanks to all for the input. I am keeping an eye for the 200mms. Looks like there are not many Taks f3.5 for sale. Most of the ones for sale are f4. I will post details of my purchase once I find the lens.

pickles · 10-18-2010, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by photovats

Thanks for the input.
Don't care much about the original hood/case/caps. I am looking for something with pristine optics. Looks like anything between 50-100 might be a good deal.

I'd reckon that you're spot on there.
Cheers, Pickles.

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photovats New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 14	SMC Takumar 200mm f4 price? Looking to buy a SMC takumar 200mm f4 M42 screw mount lens from ebay. How much much should I pay for it? As usual greatly appreciate all your help.

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10-18-2010, 01:29 PM	#2
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Based on a couple of completed listings on Ebay I'd say these can be had for US$ 40-50 (shipping excluded).

10-18-2010, 01:35 PM	#3
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	The S-M-C Tak should be in the $50-100 range in ex+ condition. Technically, there was never a SMC Tak. In fact, S-M-C is short for Super-Multii-Coated as it actually appears on the face of the lens.

10-18-2010, 01:50 PM	#4
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	I paid $100 for my 200mm F3.5 Takumar preset, which I considered acceptable, as it is (in my opinion) a far superior lens to the 200mmF4, although substantially heavier with 67mm front end, but the 18 blae aperture more than makes up for it. I believe the SMC Tak and the K mount (SMC-Pentax) are identical but the SMC-M 200F4 is different

10-18-2010, 02:05 PM	#5
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	As with all Takumars, it depends very much upon condition. You could certainly buy one for $40, perhaps less, but if you wanted a pristine example with original hood, caps, case etc etc, then you could pay $150+.....depends upon what your requirements are. Cheers, Pickles.

10-18-2010, 02:44 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge 200mm F3.5 Takumar preset I have a friend that owns this lens. It is an impressive piece of equipment. Steve

10-18-2010, 02:51 PM	#7
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by stevebrot I have a friend that owns this lens. It is an impressive piece of equipment. Steve It is the long end of my M42 collection

10-18-2010, 03:19 PM	#8
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge It is the long end of my M42 collection I jump over the 135mm to the 500mm/4.5 for the long end of my Tak collection. I do have a Vivitar 200/3.5 in m42. However, I will probably endup selling of about 95% of my non-Tak m42 lenses.

10-18-2010, 03:21 PM	#9
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by stevebrot I have a friend that owns this lens. It is an impressive piece of equipment. Steve The Tele-Tak 200/5.6 is kind of nice as well as compact. It has multiple aperture blades as well. The downside is it is slow. But in sunny environments, that is not a problem.

10-18-2010, 03:23 PM	#10
photovats New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by pickles As with all Takumars, it depends very much upon condition. You could certainly buy one for $40, perhaps less, but if you wanted a pristine example with original hood, caps, case etc etc, then you could pay $150+.....depends upon what your requirements are. Cheers, Pickles. Thanks for the input. Don't care much about the original hood/case/caps. I am looking for something with pristine optics. Looks like anything between 50-100 might be a good deal.

10-18-2010, 03:29 PM	#11
photovats New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 14 Original Poster	Thanks to all for the input. I am keeping an eye for the 200mms. Looks like there are not many Taks f3.5 for sale. Most of the ones for sale are f4. I will post details of my purchase once I find the lens.

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10-18-2010, 09:39 PM	#12
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	Originally posted by photovats Thanks for the input. Don't care much about the original hood/case/caps. I am looking for something with pristine optics. Looks like anything between 50-100 might be a good deal. I'd reckon that you're spot on there. Cheers, Pickles.