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Garyleed · 12-11-2009, 05:00 PM

Got my Super-Tak f4 200mm in the mail today can't wait to try it out on my K20d. Any tips for using this lens. So far all I have been using are Super-Tak f1.4 50mm and Super-Tak f2 55mm lens which are very small compared to the size of this lens.

Thanks,
Gary

Stratman · 12-11-2009, 08:28 PM

I have the S-M-C version, and it is a very nice lens. I always shoot in AV mode with my Taks, and just use EV comp to get exposure right.

Here is my favorite shot I have taken with it so far. ( The exif shows 55mm, I forgot to change after using my Super Tak 55 1.8 )

**Just1MoreDave** · 12-11-2009, 10:29 PM

I have some non-genuine M42 adapters, but for lenses this big, I really prefer the genuine one. That's a lot of weight and length. Conveniently, the hood and filter size is shared with the 135mm f2.5 lenses. I didn't keep mine because of the size.

Andi Lo · 12-12-2009, 12:02 AM

Love this lens... I should take it out tomorrow if it doesnt snow... if it does then I'm back to 18-55 WR

SteveM · 12-12-2009, 12:50 AM

I'm selling mine after a bulk sale...you guys are not helping....I'm wondering if I should keep it.....

Garyleed · 12-12-2009, 05:47 AM

That is a very nice shot.

jsherman999 · 12-12-2009, 12:52 PM

.

Hold elbows down at sides, breathe softly and evenly throughout the shot (don't
hold breath,) make sure SR is on, go zen right before the snap to get
ultimate stillness, snap. Maybe focus bracket for a while to get a feel for where in
the green hex throw it hits ultimate sharpness.

The Tak 200 (I had the S-M-C version) is a very sharp lens with lovely rendering
characteristics.

mikeSF · 12-13-2009, 10:32 PM

Jay,
it's official. you make any lens look good. Those 200mm pics are superb. i have the lens too and it never disappoints, but i need to use it more.

12-11-2009, 05:00 PM	#1
Garyleed Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 22	Super-Tak f4 200mm Got my Super-Tak f4 200mm in the mail today can't wait to try it out on my K20d. Any tips for using this lens. So far all I have been using are Super-Tak f1.4 50mm and Super-Tak f2 55mm lens which are very small compared to the size of this lens. Thanks, Gary

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12-11-2009, 08:28 PM	#2
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	I have the S-M-C version, and it is a very nice lens. I always shoot in AV mode with my Taks, and just use EV comp to get exposure right. Here is my favorite shot I have taken with it so far. ( The exif shows 55mm, I forgot to change after using my Super Tak 55 1.8 )

12-11-2009, 10:29 PM	#3
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	I have some non-genuine M42 adapters, but for lenses this big, I really prefer the genuine one. That's a lot of weight and length. Conveniently, the hood and filter size is shared with the 135mm f2.5 lenses. I didn't keep mine because of the size.

12-12-2009, 12:02 AM	#4
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Love this lens... I should take it out tomorrow if it doesnt snow... if it does then I'm back to 18-55 WR

12-12-2009, 12:50 AM	#5
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	I'm selling mine after a bulk sale...you guys are not helping....I'm wondering if I should keep it.....

12-12-2009, 05:47 AM	#6
Garyleed Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 22 Original Poster	That is a very nice shot.

12-12-2009, 12:52 PM	#7
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	. Hold elbows down at sides, breathe softly and evenly throughout the shot (don't hold breath,) make sure SR is on, go zen right before the snap to get ultimate stillness, snap. Maybe focus bracket for a while to get a feel for where in the green hex throw it hits ultimate sharpness. The Tak 200 (I had the S-M-C version) is a very sharp lens with lovely rendering characteristics.

12-13-2009, 10:32 PM	#8
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	Jay, it's official. you make any lens look good. Those 200mm pics are superb. i have the lens too and it never disappoints, but i need to use it more.