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gemini · 02-14-2009, 02:20 PM

if i want to buy a 200mm m42 can you give me 2-3 choices?

i like sharp at wide open

Mechan1k · 02-14-2009, 02:37 PM

I have the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 200m f/4 lens.

gemini · 02-14-2009, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

I have the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 200m f/4 lens.

thanks for info

i know takumar, but about this 200 f4, there is a real difference between:
- Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 200m f/4 lens
- Super-Takumar 200m f/4 lens

???

georgweb · 02-14-2009, 03:12 PM

Hello Gemini,
if you don't bother a 1 kilo lens you might consider the Jupiter 21M 200/f4.
I have done some shots with one stuck wide open, so these are all wide open,
Picasa Web Albums - geo

You should get this lens for under 50 dollars. This means it will not beat a modern variant of a 200/4 lens for the big bucks, but it is really usable from wide open.
Best, Georg (the other)

gemini · 02-14-2009, 03:19 PM

hello georg and thanks for info, but are you sure that Jupiter-21M is not heavy?

and about takumar 2000 f4 have you more info?

John Poirier · 02-14-2009, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by gemini

thanks for info

i know takumar, but about this 200 f4, there is a real difference between:
- Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 200m f/4 lens
- Super-Takumar 200m f/4 lens

???

The two lenses have the same optical design. The only difference is coatings. I have the SMC 200 as well as several Super Takumar lenses. The Super Takumar flare and contrast performance are not quite as good as the SMC versions but still very respectable. I would expect the 200 Super Takumar to be a fine lens.

A long-shot alternative is the Vivitar Series 1 200/3.0. It was made in screwmount but is fairly rare. I bought a K-mount one new in 1980. Still use it occasionally although I haven't shot it wide open for a long time. Originally bought it for shooting hockey under poor light. As I recall its wide open performance was very fine.

**Just1MoreDave** · 02-14-2009, 11:14 PM

The Vivitar 200mm f3.5 by Komine is fairly common and inexpensive on eBay. It's about 650 grams, takes a 62mm filter, has an integral hood and 8 aperture blades. It's sharper wide open than the Pentax-M 200mm f4. It has some CA, typical for lenses of its age. Minimum focus distance is 6 feet. The focus ring turns opposite of the Pentax direction.

Jasvox · 02-15-2009, 01:14 AM

There is a Takumar 200/4 for sale in the marketplace right now.

Jason

jsherman999 · 02-15-2009, 08:06 AM

As others have said, Vivitar 200 f/3.5 (Komine) is a great lens, and I think there's
one of those for sale right nw in the marketplace also.

S-M-C Tak 200 f/4 is my 1st choice, still:

Stratman · 02-15-2009, 10:08 AM

I have the Super Multi Coated Takumar 200mm F4, and love it..

A few samples from my first outing with it...The gorilla shots are through glass, so not as sharp as they could be.

02-14-2009, 02:20 PM	#1
gemini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 256	if i want to buy a 200mm... if i want to buy a 200mm m42 can you give me 2-3 choices? i like sharp at wide open

02-14-2009, 05:41 PM	#6
John Poirier Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gabriola Island Posts: 619	if i want to buy a 200mm... Originally posted by gemini thanks for info i know takumar, but about this 200 f4, there is a real difference between: - Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 200m f/4 lens - Super-Takumar 200m f/4 lens ??? The two lenses have the same optical design. The only difference is coatings. I have the SMC 200 as well as several Super Takumar lenses. The Super Takumar flare and contrast performance are not quite as good as the SMC versions but still very respectable. I would expect the 200 Super Takumar to be a fine lens. A long-shot alternative is the Vivitar Series 1 200/3.0. It was made in screwmount but is fairly rare. I bought a K-mount one new in 1980. Still use it occasionally although I haven't shot it wide open for a long time. Originally bought it for shooting hockey under poor light. As I recall its wide open performance was very fine.

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02-14-2009, 02:37 PM	#2
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	I have the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 200m f/4 lens.

02-14-2009, 02:43 PM	#3
gemini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mechan1k I have the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 200m f/4 lens. thanks for info i know takumar, but about this 200 f4, there is a real difference between: - Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 200m f/4 lens - Super-Takumar 200m f/4 lens ???

02-14-2009, 03:12 PM	#4
georgweb Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,386	Hello Gemini, if you don't bother a 1 kilo lens you might consider the Jupiter 21M 200/f4. I have done some shots with one stuck wide open, so these are all wide open, Picasa Web Albums - geo You should get this lens for under 50 dollars. This means it will not beat a modern variant of a 200/4 lens for the big bucks, but it is really usable from wide open. Best, Georg (the other)

02-14-2009, 03:19 PM	#5
gemini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 Original Poster	hello georg and thanks for info, but are you sure that Jupiter-21M is not heavy? and about takumar 2000 f4 have you more info?

02-14-2009, 11:14 PM	#7
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	The Vivitar 200mm f3.5 by Komine is fairly common and inexpensive on eBay. It's about 650 grams, takes a 62mm filter, has an integral hood and 8 aperture blades. It's sharper wide open than the Pentax-M 200mm f4. It has some CA, typical for lenses of its age. Minimum focus distance is 6 feet. The focus ring turns opposite of the Pentax direction.

02-15-2009, 01:14 AM	#8
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	There is a Takumar 200/4 for sale in the marketplace right now. Jason

02-15-2009, 08:06 AM	#9
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	As others have said, Vivitar 200 f/3.5 (Komine) is a great lens, and I think there's one of those for sale right nw in the marketplace also. S-M-C Tak 200 f/4 is my 1st choice, still:

02-15-2009, 10:08 AM	#10
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	I have the Super Multi Coated Takumar 200mm F4, and love it.. A few samples from my first outing with it...The gorilla shots are through glass, so not as sharp as they could be.

if i want to buy a 200mm...

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