Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 200m 1:4

_theblindmime · 09-25-2020, 02:48 PM

Hello All

I just made a blunder and bought this lens off ebay for what was, when I think of it, a suspiciously cheap price when i wanted to buy the Takumar 200mm 3.5, which I bought anyway for twice as much. Does anyone have any experience of the 1.4? I can hardly find a mention of it on the internet.

Cheers from NZ
Jon

Adam · 09-25-2020, 02:53 PM

The F4 version is actually quite common (and newer). Here's our database entry on it:

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

_theblindmime · 09-25-2020, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The F4 version is actually quite common (and newer). Here's our database entry on it:

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

Ahhh thanks so silly of me. I don't know where i got the idea it was 1.4 and not 4 lol

**jatrax** · 09-25-2020, 04:43 PM - **4 Likes**

If it really is 200mm f/1.4 I'll take it off your hands..................

**StiffLegged** · 09-26-2020, 12:29 PM - **1 Like**

I used to have one back in my B&W film days and had some nice results from it, but that was a lonnngg time ago. Really well made lenses, I bet it still feels solid in your hands.

**kiwi_jono** · 09-26-2020, 02:23 PM - **1 Like**

I still have a Super Tak 200 f4. While my Tamron SP 70-200 f2.8 is probably better in most regards, the Super Tak does have a nice look and is relatively small.

_theblindmime · 09-26-2020, 10:36 PM

My favourite atm is my SMC Takumar 135 2.5

**Lowell Goudge** · 09-27-2020, 04:58 AM - **1 Like**

I have the Super Tak and SMC tak 200/4 as well as the Takumar preset 200/3.5.

The preset wins hands down. For an older lens it has less lateral CA than the newer design.. it is a pleasure to use. I find presets actually easier to use than later auto aperture lenses on a DSLR

**steamloco76** · 09-29-2020, 06:11 AM - **1 Like**

I took these photos 9/28/2020 with my Super Takumar 200/4 on my K-r.
The lens is lousy wide open, semi-passable at f/5.6 and nearly excellent at f/8~13.
I’ve found this lens, and several other screwmounts in my collection to provide the best results on 10-16 megapixel cameras.
My K-r wears the M42 adapter all the time now.

09-25-2020, 02:48 PM	#1
_theblindmime New Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 3	Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 200m 1:4 Hello All I just made a blunder and bought this lens off ebay for what was, when I think of it, a suspiciously cheap price when i wanted to buy the Takumar 200mm 3.5, which I bought anyway for twice as much. Does anyone have any experience of the 1.4? I can hardly find a mention of it on the internet. Cheers from NZ Jon

09-25-2020, 02:53 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	The F4 version is actually quite common (and newer). Here's our database entry on it: S-M-C/Super Takumar 200mm F4 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database 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:

09-29-2020, 06:11 AM - 1 Like	#9
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	I took these photos 9/28/2020 with my Super Takumar 200/4 on my K-r. The lens is lousy wide open, semi-passable at f/5.6 and nearly excellent at f/8~13. I’ve found this lens, and several other screwmounts in my collection to provide the best results on 10-16 megapixel cameras. My K-r wears the M42 adapter all the time now. Attached Images

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_theblindmime New Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam The F4 version is actually quite common (and newer). Here's our database entry on it: S-M-C/Super Takumar 200mm F4 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Telephoto Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Ahhh thanks so silly of me. I don't know where i got the idea it was 1.4 and not 4 lol

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	If it really is 200mm f/1.4 I'll take it off your hands..................

09-26-2020, 12:29 PM - 1 Like	#5
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,620	I used to have one back in my B&W film days and had some nice results from it, but that was a lonnngg time ago. Really well made lenses, I bet it still feels solid in your hands.

09-26-2020, 02:23 PM - 1 Like	#6
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	I still have a Super Tak 200 f4. While my Tamron SP 70-200 f2.8 is probably better in most regards, the Super Tak does have a nice look and is relatively small.

09-26-2020, 10:36 PM	#7
_theblindmime New Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 3 Original Poster	My favourite atm is my SMC Takumar 135 2.5

09-27-2020, 04:58 AM - 1 Like	#8
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	I have the Super Tak and SMC tak 200/4 as well as the Takumar preset 200/3.5. The preset wins hands down. For an older lens it has less lateral CA than the newer design.. it is a pleasure to use. I find presets actually easier to use than later auto aperture lenses on a DSLR