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Only the adults questioned what a Leaf Party was.

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v5planet · 10-22-2011, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Make sure it's the S-M-C version you get (Super Multi Coated), if at all possible.

Have you noticed much of a difference against the earlier Super Takumar version? I had the S-M-C version briefly before returning it due to sticky aperture blades, and eventually replaced it with the Super Takumar. Honestly felt that they were about the same, though I didn't use either extensively.

jsherman999 · 10-22-2011, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

Have you noticed much of a difference against the earlier Super Takumar version? I had the S-M-C version briefly before returning it due to sticky aperture blades, and eventually replaced it with the Super Takumar. Honestly felt that they were about the same, though I didn't use either extensively.

I did notice a difference with my copy, yes - seemed to have very low contrast wide-open. The S-M-C version I had just seemed punchier at f/4.

However I tend to believe what you're seeing, because I see the same thing with the 135 Taks I've owned - my Super Tak 135 f/3.5 actually looked a tiny bit better to me than my S-M-C version did (I still have the Super Tak, sold the S-M-C 135.)

There is speculation out there that Pentax actually used the same multicoatings on some of the later Super Taks before they decided to brand/market the "S-M-C" name. I'm convinced that happened with the 135s, it probably could have happened with the 200s too.

Antifreez · 10-22-2011, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Make sure it's the S-M-C version you get (Super Multi Coated), if at all possible.

Ahh, okay, I'll make sure of that when I search.

Originally posted by jsherman999

It's really worthwhile to get the genuine Pentax adapter. Trust me.

I bought a cheapie Bower adapter about 4 years ago, and it got stuck on the camera. Wasn't a fun procedure to get it off. Not every non-Pentax adapter is going to be like that, but you just have no guarantees...

Thanks for this. I think I'll go the Pentax-route. Really appreciate your advice.

v5planet · 10-23-2011, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

There is speculation out there that Pentax actually used the same multicoatings on some of the later Super Taks before they decided to brand/market the "S-M-C" name. I'm convinced that happened with the 135s, it probably could have happened with the 200s too.

Ah, you know, I had forgotten that. That may just be it. One of these days I'm going to have to shoot with my Taks again -- the only one I have with me here in Seattle is the trusty 105!

By the way -- that image of the kids being pulled in the wagon is pure gold. The DOF is magical - the kids pop in incredible sharpness on that one narrow plane, and then the rest of the image slips into a very pleasing, detailed-yet-buttery bokeh. I'm assuming that was shot with your Nikon? The tones do not scream "K20" at me ;-)

benny_h_z · 10-23-2011, 12:44 AM

Cute little guy, excellent shooting, I love this style photo.

milesy · 10-23-2011, 02:01 AM

awesome shots well done

jsherman999 · 10-23-2011, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

...By the way -- that image of the kids being pulled in the wagon is pure gold. The DOF is magical - the kids pop in incredible sharpness on that one narrow plane, and then the rest of the image slips into a very pleasing, detailed-yet-buttery bokeh. I'm assuming that was shot with your Nikon? The tones do not scream "K20" at me ;-)

Thanks, yep, 300 f4. The distance from subject to treeline really makes that effect sweet.

Originally posted by benny_h_z

Cute little guy, excellent shooting, I love this style photo.

Thanks!

Originally posted by milesy

awesome shots well done

Appreciate it.

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10-22-2011, 06:40 PM	#31
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by jsherman999 Make sure it's the S-M-C version you get (Super Multi Coated), if at all possible. Have you noticed much of a difference against the earlier Super Takumar version? I had the S-M-C version briefly before returning it due to sticky aperture blades, and eventually replaced it with the Super Takumar. Honestly felt that they were about the same, though I didn't use either extensively.

10-22-2011, 11:07 PM	#32
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by v5planet Have you noticed much of a difference against the earlier Super Takumar version? I had the S-M-C version briefly before returning it due to sticky aperture blades, and eventually replaced it with the Super Takumar. Honestly felt that they were about the same, though I didn't use either extensively. I did notice a difference with my copy, yes - seemed to have very low contrast wide-open. The S-M-C version I had just seemed punchier at f/4. However I tend to believe what you're seeing, because I see the same thing with the 135 Taks I've owned - my Super Tak 135 f/3.5 actually looked a tiny bit better to me than my S-M-C version did (I still have the Super Tak, sold the S-M-C 135.) There is speculation out there that Pentax actually used the same multicoatings on some of the later Super Taks before they decided to brand/market the "S-M-C" name. I'm convinced that happened with the 135s, it probably could have happened with the 200s too.

10-22-2011, 11:31 PM	#33
Antifreez Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 156	Originally posted by jsherman999 Make sure it's the S-M-C version you get (Super Multi Coated), if at all possible. Ahh, okay, I'll make sure of that when I search. Originally posted by jsherman999 It's really worthwhile to get the genuine Pentax adapter. Trust me. I bought a cheapie Bower adapter about 4 years ago, and it got stuck on the camera. Wasn't a fun procedure to get it off. Not every non-Pentax adapter is going to be like that, but you just have no guarantees... Thanks for this. I think I'll go the Pentax-route. Really appreciate your advice.

10-23-2011, 12:35 AM	#34
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by jsherman999 There is speculation out there that Pentax actually used the same multicoatings on some of the later Super Taks before they decided to brand/market the "S-M-C" name. I'm convinced that happened with the 135s, it probably could have happened with the 200s too. Ah, you know, I had forgotten that. That may just be it. One of these days I'm going to have to shoot with my Taks again -- the only one I have with me here in Seattle is the trusty 105! By the way -- that image of the kids being pulled in the wagon is pure gold. The DOF is magical - the kids pop in incredible sharpness on that one narrow plane, and then the rest of the image slips into a very pleasing, detailed-yet-buttery bokeh. I'm assuming that was shot with your Nikon? The tones do not scream "K20" at me ;-)

10-23-2011, 12:44 AM	#35
benny_h_z Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: ShangHai Photos: Albums Posts: 57	Cute little guy, excellent shooting, I love this style photo.

10-23-2011, 02:01 AM	#36
milesy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	awesome shots well done

10-23-2011, 05:23 PM	#37
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by v5planet ...By the way -- that image of the kids being pulled in the wagon is pure gold. The DOF is magical - the kids pop in incredible sharpness on that one narrow plane, and then the rest of the image slips into a very pleasing, detailed-yet-buttery bokeh. I'm assuming that was shot with your Nikon? The tones do not scream "K20" at me ;-) Thanks, yep, 300 f4. The distance from subject to treeline really makes that effect sweet. Originally posted by benny_h_z Cute little guy, excellent shooting, I love this style photo. Thanks! Originally posted by milesy awesome shots well done Appreciate it.