SMC Takumar 200mm f4 M42 - good lens?

kevinfox203 · 07-26-2008, 11:21 AM

Wondering if anybody has this lens and can share an opinion?

is one in great condition worth $100? caps, hood and k-mount adapter included

jsherman999 · 07-26-2008, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by kevinfox203

Wondering if anybody has this lens and can share an opinion?

is one in great condition worth $100? caps, hood and k-mount adapter included

In excellent condition, caps, hood, and adapter(!) is worth more than $100, IMO.

It's a great lens, very easy to nail focus, beautifully constructed, nice colors and bokeh. It's also pretty sharp wide open, and very sharp stopped down.

Fl_Gulfer · 07-26-2008, 11:47 AM

How much better is the Asahi f/3.5 200mm Super-Takumar Lens than the F4 200mm of the lens

kevinfox203 · 07-26-2008, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

How much better is the Asahi f/3.5 200mm Super-Takumar Lens than the F4 200mm of the lens

Gulfer, i see you have the F4, what do you think of it?

jsherman:thx

Last edited by kevinfox203; 07-26-2008 at 11:58 AM.

Fl_Gulfer · 07-26-2008, 12:28 PM

I've only taken a few shots with it since I just got it today, But I'm real impressed with it. I'd like to find a few more in this condition. The pictures look real good.

smally · 09-14-2010, 10:33 AM

i might be getting one for free, its a super old one in good condition, but are they any good??

cheers, smally

RioRico · 09-15-2010, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by smally

i might be getting one for free, its a super old one in good condition, but are they any good??

If you mean the f/4 not the f/3.5, yes, it's quite good. And you can't beat free, heh heh. But cheap is almost as good, and lightweight is good too. For daylight shooting where sharpness and portability are important, I nominate the TeleTak 200/5.6 (410g) vs the SuperTak 200/4 (560g). Complementing the TeleTak, and even much lighter, is the Meyer Telemegor 180/5.5 (250g). But if you don't mind the weight, the 200/4 is pretty great.

And then, outweighing even the Vivitar Series 1 Version 1 70-210/3.5 (880g), there is the Jupiter-21M 200/4 (950g). Tons of glass, crispness you can't believe, but the SuperTak 200/4 is rather more portable. Unless you have a lens-bearer, a caddy, to schlep stuff for you. I need a pack llama...

**Lowell Goudge** · 09-15-2010, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

If you mean the f/4 not the f/3.5, yes, it's quite good. And you can't beat free, heh heh. But cheap is almost as good, and lightweight is good too. For daylight shooting where sharpness and portability are important, I nominate the TeleTak 200/5.6 (410g) vs the SuperTak 200/4 (560g). Complementing the TeleTak, and even much lighter, is the Meyer Telemegor 180/5.5 (250g). But if you don't mind the weight, the 200/4 is pretty great.

And then, outweighing even the Vivitar Series 1 Version 1 70-210/3.5 (880g), there is the Jupiter-21M 200/4 (950g). Tons of glass, crispness you can't believe, but the SuperTak 200/4 is rather more portable. Unless you have a lens-bearer, a caddy, to schlep stuff for you. I need a pack llama...

I have both the Series 1 70-210F3.5 version 1 and this lens is very very good at all apertures, and focal lengths. I also have a takumar 200mm F3.5 preset, which has comparable image quality, perhaps not quite as much contrast as the vivitar, but considering it is at least 10-15 years older in design and coatings no slouch.

Both these lenses weigh a lot compared to the SMC-Tak 200F4 or the SMC-K 200F4 which are very similar (I think identical) the SMC-M 200F4 is a lot smaller.

I need to do a head to head shootout of the Tak and the Series 1 at 200 mm, it would be interesting. Note the Tak preset has an 18 blade aperture.

smally · 09-16-2010, 12:11 PM

cheers, all i was looking for was the super-tak 200 f/4, but cheers for the help

07-26-2008, 11:21 AM	#1
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07-26-2008, 11:42 AM	#2
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by kevinfox203 Wondering if anybody has this lens and can share an opinion? is one in great condition worth $100? caps, hood and k-mount adapter included In excellent condition, caps, hood, and adapter(!) is worth more than $100, IMO. It's a great lens, very easy to nail focus, beautifully constructed, nice colors and bokeh. It's also pretty sharp wide open, and very sharp stopped down.

07-26-2008, 11:47 AM	#3
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	How much better is the Asahi f/3.5 200mm Super-Takumar Lens than the F4 200mm of the lens

07-26-2008, 11:53 AM	#4
kevinfox203 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Canada Posts: 156 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer How much better is the Asahi f/3.5 200mm Super-Takumar Lens than the F4 200mm of the lens Gulfer, i see you have the F4, what do you think of it? jsherman:thx Last edited by kevinfox203; 07-26-2008 at 11:58 AM.

07-26-2008, 12:28 PM	#5
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	I've only taken a few shots with it since I just got it today, But I'm real impressed with it. I'd like to find a few more in this condition. The pictures look real good.

09-14-2010, 10:33 AM	#6
smally Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2	i might be getting one for free, its a super old one in good condition, but are they any good?? cheers, smally

09-15-2010, 05:21 AM	#7
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by smally i might be getting one for free, its a super old one in good condition, but are they any good?? If you mean the f/4 not the f/3.5, yes, it's quite good. And you can't beat free, heh heh. But cheap is almost as good, and lightweight is good too. For daylight shooting where sharpness and portability are important, I nominate the TeleTak 200/5.6 (410g) vs the SuperTak 200/4 (560g). Complementing the TeleTak, and even much lighter, is the Meyer Telemegor 180/5.5 (250g). But if you don't mind the weight, the 200/4 is pretty great. And then, outweighing even the Vivitar Series 1 Version 1 70-210/3.5 (880g), there is the Jupiter-21M 200/4 (950g). Tons of glass, crispness you can't believe, but the SuperTak 200/4 is rather more portable. Unless you have a lens-bearer, a caddy, to schlep stuff for you. I need a pack llama...

09-15-2010, 07:15 AM	#8
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by RioRico If you mean the f/4 not the f/3.5, yes, it's quite good. And you can't beat free, heh heh. But cheap is almost as good, and lightweight is good too. For daylight shooting where sharpness and portability are important, I nominate the TeleTak 200/5.6 (410g) vs the SuperTak 200/4 (560g). Complementing the TeleTak, and even much lighter, is the Meyer Telemegor 180/5.5 (250g). But if you don't mind the weight, the 200/4 is pretty great. And then, outweighing even the Vivitar Series 1 Version 1 70-210/3.5 (880g), there is the Jupiter-21M 200/4 (950g). Tons of glass, crispness you can't believe, but the SuperTak 200/4 is rather more portable. Unless you have a lens-bearer, a caddy, to schlep stuff for you. I need a pack llama... I have both the Series 1 70-210F3.5 version 1 and this lens is very very good at all apertures, and focal lengths. I also have a takumar 200mm F3.5 preset, which has comparable image quality, perhaps not quite as much contrast as the vivitar, but considering it is at least 10-15 years older in design and coatings no slouch. Both these lenses weigh a lot compared to the SMC-Tak 200F4 or the SMC-K 200F4 which are very similar (I think identical) the SMC-M 200F4 is a lot smaller. I need to do a head to head shootout of the Tak and the Series 1 at 200 mm, it would be interesting. Note the Tak preset has an 18 blade aperture.

09-16-2010, 12:11 PM	#9
smally Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2	cheers, all i was looking for was the super-tak 200 f/4, but cheers for the help

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