200mm Super Tak vs SMC Tak

cali92rs · 11-20-2012, 06:36 PM

I have an itch for another M42 lens (why? because LBA is a harsh mistress that's why)...
My question is what are the differences between the earler Super Takumar vs the later SMC Takumar?
Is one generally better or more desireable than the other?

Adam · 11-20-2012, 06:39 PM

S-M-C/Super Takumar 200mm F4 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

The only difference is that the SMC version supports open-aperture metering (on the spotmatic F, not on digital, hehe) and obviously has better coatings. I personally prefer SMC taks over the older ones because of that.

11-20-2012, 06:36 PM	#1
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	200mm Super Tak vs SMC Tak I have an itch for another M42 lens (why? because LBA is a harsh mistress that's why)... My question is what are the differences between the earler Super Takumar vs the later SMC Takumar? Is one generally better or more desireable than the other?

11-20-2012, 06:39 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	S-M-C/Super Takumar 200mm F4 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database The only difference is that the SMC version supports open-aperture metering (on the spotmatic F, not on digital, hehe) and obviously has better coatings. I personally prefer SMC taks over the older ones because of that. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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