What is out there for a compact tele near 200mm?

slackercruster · 02-17-2012, 06:36 PM

Would like to buy a VOIGTLANDER APO-LANTHAR 180 mm F/4. But they are hard to get. Is there any other tele near its class that is almost as compact?

Would be nice if Pentax made a 180 LTD like the Voigt!

Adam · 02-17-2012, 06:43 PM

Here's you go:
SMC Pentax-M 200mm F4 Reviews - M Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

lytrytyr · 02-17-2012, 07:20 PM

I'll endorse Adam's suggestion.

The M200/4 makes a good "consolation prize"
when you can't get a Voigtlaender Apo-Lanthar 180/4.
At less than one tenth the price and twice the length,
it's a useful lens if you want more edge-to-edge sharpness
than a lighter consumer zoom can offer.

**JimD** · 02-18-2012, 02:07 AM

I've got the M200/4. Very underated IMO. An absolutely cracking piece of kit with it's own built in hood

I've also got the K200/4. It's a little bit bigger and no hood.

IQ and resolution are identical on my two

bassek · 02-18-2012, 03:43 AM

Or the M150 3.5.

The Tamron 180 macro or the Sigma 180 macro are bulky but less expensive than the Voigt. And the IQ is on par.

Seb.

**rbefly** · 02-18-2012, 06:02 AM

A third vote for the M 200mm f/4.0. Fast enough for outdoor shooting, solid glass and metal like they don't make' em anymore and sharp as a razor.
The built-in lens hood is a machining work of beauty itself. Focus throw is smooth and slow, just what's needed for MF.
Usually less than $100.00 USD on eBay.
It's the tall one on the top right;
Ron

riff · 02-18-2012, 09:42 AM

The M42 Takumar 200/f4 is a great lens imo. The 150 as well, very sharp. Think there's one in the market place now.

Jason 407 · 02-18-2012, 06:27 PM

I was going to vote for the M150/3.5. Very nice lens with the built-in hood and everything. I think there was one for sale in the marketplace recently for a decent price, too. It's an odd focal length, but I quite like mine.

02-17-2012, 06:36 PM	#1
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	What is out there for a compact tele near 200mm? Would like to buy a VOIGTLANDER APO-LANTHAR 180 mm F/4. But they are hard to get. Is there any other tele near its class that is almost as compact? Would be nice if Pentax made a 180 LTD like the Voigt!

02-17-2012, 06:43 PM	#2
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02-18-2012, 06:02 AM	#6
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	Another M User! A third vote for the M 200mm f/4.0. Fast enough for outdoor shooting, solid glass and metal like they don't make' em anymore and sharp as a razor. The built-in lens hood is a machining work of beauty itself. Focus throw is smooth and slow, just what's needed for MF. Usually less than $100.00 USD on eBay. It's the tall one on the top right; Ron

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02-17-2012, 07:20 PM	#3
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	I'll endorse Adam's suggestion. The M200/4 makes a good "consolation prize" when you can't get a Voigtlaender Apo-Lanthar 180/4. At less than one tenth the price and twice the length, it's a useful lens if you want more edge-to-edge sharpness than a lighter consumer zoom can offer.

02-18-2012, 02:07 AM	#4
JimD Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 187	I've got the M200/4. Very underated IMO. An absolutely cracking piece of kit with it's own built in hood I've also got the K200/4. It's a little bit bigger and no hood. IQ and resolution are identical on my two

02-18-2012, 03:43 AM	#5
bassek Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 706	Or the M150 3.5. The Tamron 180 macro or the Sigma 180 macro are bulky but less expensive than the Voigt. And the IQ is on par. Seb.

02-18-2012, 09:42 AM	#7
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	The M42 Takumar 200/f4 is a great lens imo. The 150 as well, very sharp. Think there's one in the market place now.

02-18-2012, 06:27 PM	#8
Jason 407 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Near The Mouse (tm) Posts: 95	I was going to vote for the M150/3.5. Very nice lens with the built-in hood and everything. I think there was one for sale in the marketplace recently for a decent price, too. It's an odd focal length, but I quite like mine.

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