Talk me out of buying this lens.

jsherman999 · 07-14-2008, 07:18 AM

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Peter Zack · 07-14-2008, 07:19 AM

I am of absolutely no help here. Since I have the FA*300mm. I would offer to drive you to the store

Zewrak · 07-14-2008, 07:19 AM

It has no aperture ring.

And your signature says "S-M-C Takumar 200 f4"

ivoire · 07-14-2008, 07:28 AM

You know you want it and your other lenses are lonely

Fl_Gulfer · 07-14-2008, 07:30 AM

Don't buy it!!! How's that? That leaves a extra one so when I have enought money I can still find one.

MrApollinax · 07-14-2008, 07:35 AM

You shouldn't buy that lens..... You should save up and get this one

smc PENTAX A * 1200mm f/8 ED IF Exc+ - eBay (item 380044483706 end time Jul-15-08 05:10:07 PDT)

Mike.P® · 07-14-2008, 07:36 AM

Give the money to charity, you know you will feel better for it.

BBear · 07-14-2008, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by peter zack

i am of absolutely no help here. Since i have the fa*300mm. I would offer to drive you to the store

No help at all!

little laker · 07-14-2008, 07:55 AM

I'll let you buy it, as long as you send it here for testing.
After a 6 month or longer testing period I'll let you know what the IQ is like and let you decide if you still want it.

k100d · 07-14-2008, 07:56 AM

the da 200 although tempting is overpriced

thePiRaTE!! · 07-14-2008, 08:18 AM

Well J, the 200 is mostly an outdoor focal range where f4 is fast enough usually. If you are looking accessorize your existing DA*'s, you should consider some of your other glass expendible in place of this. This always works for me. When its almost paid for in this way, then its easy to buy in.

You can let loose both of your existing 200/4's to start with. The 2.8 gives you some interesting shooting options and weather sealing (at the cost of an aperture ring, as pointed out). If you aren't using much over this focal length, your Tamron looks like a last choice between all your other coverage of its ranges. With a couple of nice 85mm's and the 50-135s versatility, you could also easily loose your two 135 f3.5s without even flinching too.

You might actually make money on this deal, heh.

Or... wait for the 60-250? I will come out eventually! Might be worth it since you already have two 200mm primes.

Miserere · 07-14-2008, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by k100d

the da 200 although tempting is overpriced

Did you write that with a straight face?

J., here's what I have to say:

Do you have a college fund for your kid? What do you think will be more useful to him in 17 years time, daddy's old 200mm lens, or an education?

BrendanPK · 07-14-2008, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Give the money to charity, you know you will feel better for it.

Hi, I have officially changed my name to Charity

k100d · 07-14-2008, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by Miserere

Did you write that with a straight face?

yes i did

i admit last week i almost ordered one for myself but decided (i think wisely) not to

stevebrot · 07-14-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote from the "Takumar club" thread:

"Super Takumars and Pentax-M's are actually more addicting to me than new DA*
or limited lenses."...jsherman999

Me thinks mister "J" is a little schizo!

Hold true to yourself J...resist the dark side and be faithful to what you know.

Steve

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07-14-2008, 07:19 AM	#2
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I am of absolutely no help here. Since I have the FA*300mm. I would offer to drive you to the store

07-14-2008, 07:19 AM	#3
Zewrak Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nowhere, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 654	It has no aperture ring. And your signature says "S-M-C Takumar 200 f4"

07-14-2008, 07:28 AM	#4
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	You know you want it and your other lenses are lonely

07-14-2008, 07:30 AM	#5
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Don't buy it!!! How's that? That leaves a extra one so when I have enought money I can still find one.

07-14-2008, 07:35 AM	#6
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	You shouldn't buy that lens..... You should save up and get this one smc PENTAX A * 1200mm f/8 ED IF Exc+ - eBay (item 380044483706 end time Jul-15-08 05:10:07 PDT)

07-14-2008, 07:36 AM	#7
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Give the money to charity, you know you will feel better for it.

07-14-2008, 07:41 AM	#8
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Originally posted by peter zack i am of absolutely no help here. Since i have the fa*300mm. I would offer to drive you to the store No help at all!

07-14-2008, 07:55 AM	#9
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I'll let you buy it, as long as you send it here for testing. After a 6 month or longer testing period I'll let you know what the IQ is like and let you decide if you still want it.

07-14-2008, 07:56 AM	#10
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	the da 200 although tempting is overpriced

07-14-2008, 08:18 AM	#11
thePiRaTE!! Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 942	Well J, the 200 is mostly an outdoor focal range where f4 is fast enough usually. If you are looking accessorize your existing DA's, you should consider some of your other glass expendible in place of this. This always works for me. When its almost paid for in this way, then its easy to buy in. You can let loose both of your existing 200/4's to start with. The 2.8 gives you some interesting shooting options and weather sealing (at the cost of an aperture ring, as pointed out). If you aren't using much over this focal length, your Tamron looks like a last choice between all your other coverage of its ranges. With a couple of nice 85mm's and the 50-135s versatility, you could also easily loose your two 135 f3.5s without even flinching too. You might actually make* money on this deal, heh. Or... wait for the 60-250? I will come out eventually! Might be worth it since you already have two 200mm primes.

07-14-2008, 08:19 AM	#12
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by k100d the da 200 although tempting is overpriced Did you write that with a straight face? J., here's what I have to say: Do you have a college fund for your kid? What do you think will be more useful to him in 17 years time, daddy's old 200mm lens, or an education?

07-14-2008, 08:25 AM	#13
BrendanPK Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 735	Originally posted by Mike.P® Give the money to charity, you know you will feel better for it. Hi, I have officially changed my name to Charity

07-14-2008, 08:55 AM	#14
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Originally posted by Miserere Did you write that with a straight face? yes i did i admit last week i almost ordered one for myself but decided (i think wisely) not to

07-14-2008, 09:16 AM	#15
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Quote from the "Takumar club" thread: "Super Takumars and Pentax-M's are actually more addicting to me than new DA* or limited lenses."...jsherman999 Me thinks mister "J" is a little schizo! Hold true to yourself J...resist the dark side and be faithful to what you know. Steve