200 mm lens for a K-1

**iheiramo** · 07-26-2019, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by SteveinSLC

I have the very old Takumar 200/3.5. It's heavy, manual focus, and requires the screw mount adapter.

But if you can find a good copy, it's comparatively cheap, very sharp and has nice bokeh.

I also have this. I bought it to upgrade my 200mm from M200/4.

There's a thread for 200mm lenses where you can check how they perform: "The 200mm... the seemly unloved these days focal length club" - Page 6 - PentaxForums.com

**WPRESTO** · 07-26-2019, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yes, that is a reasonable statement. What is a Tamron 70-200/2.8 Di LD Macro going for used nowadays?

Steve

(...~ $769 USD street price new, today...)

Keep looking. I got one new about two years back for around $560. Check EBAY for the going price, but I suspect you can get a used one for under $500 in excellent condition. The version that is offered with K-mount has been superseded by at least two upgrades offered in CaNikon but not Pentax mount, which makes the older version less desirable and therefore less expensive.

I just went on Amazon and saw a used one on offer for $499

**mgvh** · 07-26-2019, 06:32 AM

I have a TELETAKUMAR 200mm f5.6 M42 which I love for being such a tiny lens and an excellent SMCPentax-M 200mm F4. On my KP, however, I'm more likely to use my DAL 55-300, especially when shooting handheld.

Another good option on full frame is the venerable VIVITARSERIES 1 70-210mm line if you want to try a zoom. With mine (version 2), it's quite good open at the wide end, but f8-11 is best at the long end.

stevebrot · 07-26-2019, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Keep looking. I got one new about two years back for around $560. Check EBAY for the going price, but I suspect you can get a used one for under $500 in excellent condition. The version that is offered with K-mount has been superseded by at least two upgrades offered in CaNikon but not Pentax mount, which makes the older version less desirable and therefore less expensive.

I just went on Amazon and saw a used one on offer for $499

There is also one listed on the Marketplace here for (price just reduced) $475. Given that the original post was in regard to a lens readily available for less than $50, the Tamron, even used, seems a bit on the high side. The point is usually made that it makes no sense to go cheap when building a kit for an expensive camera. That being said, there is no crime in paying less when less is what you want. A few days ago I was photographing up at Mt. Rainier and spent a considerable amount of time attempting manual focus with my Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.0 (C) zoom and wishing I had my Pentax-M 50/1.7 mounted instead.

Steve

**Kerrowdown** · 07-26-2019, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by wanderer2

200 mm lens for a K-1

I can recommend my "Gorgeous Lady” (Pentax-A* 200mm F2.8 ED) see for some example images and others in this focal length.

"The 200mm... the seemly unloved these days focal length club" - PentaxForums.com

Ronald Oakes · 07-26-2019, 07:44 PM

I have both the SMC-A 200mm f4 and the SMC-K 200mm f4.
If price is an issue does the possibility exist to consider the SMC-K ?
Its slightly better IMO , significantly higher rated here on the Forum , and costs less !

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07-26-2019, 12:51 AM	#16
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by SteveinSLC I have the very old Takumar 200/3.5. It's heavy, manual focus, and requires the screw mount adapter. But if you can find a good copy, it's comparatively cheap, very sharp and has nice bokeh. I also have this. I bought it to upgrade my 200mm from M200/4. There's a thread for 200mm lenses where you can check how they perform: "The 200mm... the seemly unloved these days focal length club" - Page 6 - PentaxForums.com

07-26-2019, 06:20 AM	#17
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Originally posted by stevebrot Yes, that is a reasonable statement. What is a Tamron 70-200/2.8 Di LD Macro going for used nowadays? Steve (...~ $769 USD street price new, today...) Keep looking. I got one new about two years back for around $560. Check EBAY for the going price, but I suspect you can get a used one for under $500 in excellent condition. The version that is offered with K-mount has been superseded by at least two upgrades offered in CaNikon but not Pentax mount, which makes the older version less desirable and therefore less expensive. I just went on Amazon and saw a used one on offer for $499

07-26-2019, 06:32 AM	#18
mgvh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,030	I have a TELETAKUMAR 200mm f5.6 M42 which I love for being such a tiny lens and an excellent SMCPentax-M 200mm F4. On my KP, however, I'm more likely to use my DAL 55-300, especially when shooting handheld. Another good option on full frame is the venerable VIVITARSERIES 1 70-210mm line if you want to try a zoom. With mine (version 2), it's quite good open at the wide end, but f8-11 is best at the long end.

07-26-2019, 10:01 AM	#19
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by WPRESTO Keep looking. I got one new about two years back for around $560. Check EBAY for the going price, but I suspect you can get a used one for under $500 in excellent condition. The version that is offered with K-mount has been superseded by at least two upgrades offered in CaNikon but not Pentax mount, which makes the older version less desirable and therefore less expensive. I just went on Amazon and saw a used one on offer for $499 There is also one listed on the Marketplace here for (price just reduced) $475. Given that the original post was in regard to a lens readily available for less than $50, the Tamron, even used, seems a bit on the high side. The point is usually made that it makes no sense to go cheap when building a kit for an expensive camera. That being said, there is no crime in paying less when less is what you want. A few days ago I was photographing up at Mt. Rainier and spent a considerable amount of time attempting manual focus with my Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.0 (C) zoom and wishing I had my Pentax-M 50/1.7 mounted instead. Steve

07-26-2019, 12:44 PM	#20
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by wanderer2 200 mm lens for a K-1 I can recommend my "Gorgeous Lady” (Pentax-A* 200mm F2.8 ED) see for some example images and others in this focal length. "The 200mm... the seemly unloved these days focal length club" - PentaxForums.com

07-26-2019, 07:44 PM	#21
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,583	I have both the SMC-A 200mm f4 and the SMC-K 200mm f4. If price is an issue does the possibility exist to consider the SMC-K ? Its slightly better IMO , significantly higher rated here on the Forum , and costs less !