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

**iheiramo** · 04-08-2019, 06:13 AM - **2 Likes**

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I reveived Takumar 200/3.5 today. As my normal plan to post in M club is out, I'm looking for a new club for the shots. I believe this suits me better than Takumar club.

I bought this lens to substitute M200/4. Supposed to be sharper and with its 18 blades a real bokeh machine. Old lens seems to be in excellent condition and based on test shots it's working well.

K1ii & Takumar 200/3.5 Wide open:

K1ii & Takumar 200/3.5 f5.6:

**luftfluss** · 04-08-2019, 08:04 PM - **3 Likes**

Congrats on the Tak 200/3.5! It is a stellar lens.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-10-2019, 08:39 AM - **2 Likes**

Off to the beach, taken today in the Highlands of Scotland @ 9 Centigrade, positively tropical.

“Gorgeous Lady”(Pentax-A* 200mm F2.8 ED) wide open.

**iheiramo** · 04-11-2019, 08:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Takumar 200/3.5 with 2" extension tube:

MJSteele · 04-11-2019, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by iheiramo

I reveived Takumar 200/3.5 today. As my normal plan to post in M club is out, I'm looking for a new club for the shots. I believe this suits me better than Takumar club.

I bought this lens to substitute M200/4. Supposed to be sharper and with its 18 blades a real bokeh machine. Old lens seems to be in excellent condition and based on test shots it's working well.

K1ii & Takumar 200/3.5 Wide open:

K1ii & Takumar 200/3.5 f5.6:

Congrats ,Is It A preset Version?

**iheiramo** · 04-11-2019, 10:47 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MJSteele

Congrats ,Is It A preset Version?

Yes, I believe so. I thought they all were. Not really familiar with the term, as this is the first of its kind I own, but if I have understood correctly the preset refers to two aperture rings where one sets the limit and other smooth one sets the aperture.

Takumar 200/3.5 taken with something else

wkraus · 04-12-2019, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by iheiramo

Yes, I believe so. I thought they all were. Not really familiar with the term, as this is the first of its kind I own, but if I have understood correctly the preset refers to two aperture rings where one sets the limit and other smooth one sets the aperture.

Takumar 200/3.5 taken with something else

Congratulations, this appears to be in an amazing shape. Would you share how much you payed?

**iheiramo** · 04-12-2019, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by wkraus

Congratulations, this appears to be in an amazing shape. Would you share how much you payed?

Shipping $35 and lens $119. Total $154. With paypal exchange rate it was 143€ to me + 24%VAT to Finland. Lens was as described and everything went smoothly. This was the first lens I bought thru ebay or from Japan and based on experience might buy again if I can't find something in Finland or thru PF.

If someone else is interested, the same seller still has two other lenses on sale, thought not in quite as good condition. Mine was rated as Exc++ and these are Exc+ what ever that means

Exc+ Pentax Takumar 200mm f 3.5 f/3.5 M42 Lens *1434515 | eBay

Exc+ Pentax Takumar 200mm f 3.5 f/3.5 M42 Lens *697617 | eBay

MJSteele · 04-12-2019, 06:36 AM - **1 Like**

Pentax K10D
Vivitar (Tokina) 200 3.5

**ivanvernon** · 04-12-2019, 06:53 AM

The Pentax-FA 200mm f 4.0 has never been the sharpest knife in the drawer for the Pentax 645 series of cameras, but still is a solid if not spectacular performer. Here are a few shots in our yard as winter gradually releases its grasp and signs of spring start to appear.

jcdoss · 04-12-2019, 06:57 AM - **4 Likes**

Dogwood Bloom
K-1 mII, A*200f4 Macro

I'll admit something embarrassing. I was aggravated by the tripod collar knobs on this lens because they are so in the way on the K-1/mII. It wasn't until *yesterday* that I figured out how to take it off. Sometimes, despite years in the educational system and working as a knowledge professional for years, I am embarrassed by my own stupidity!

When you take the collar off, it kind of looks like the Starship Enterprise, too. I played with it for a while like an 8 year old, so for a while my age and apparent intelligence were aligned.

Tripod Collar for A*200 Macro, Disengaged
K-1 mII, A*200f4 Macro, two shots focus stacked

**iheiramo** · 04-12-2019, 10:11 AM - **4 Likes**

I like this lens

Takumar 200/3.5:

wkraus · 04-12-2019, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by iheiramo

Shipping $35 and lens $119. Total $154. With paypal exchange rate it was 143€ to me + 24%VAT to Finland. Lens was as described and everything went smoothly. This was the first lens I bought thru ebay or from Japan and based on experience might buy again if I can't find something in Finland or thru PF.

If someone else is interested, the same seller still has two other lenses on sale, thought not in quite as good condition. Mine was rated as Exc++ and these are Exc+ what ever that means

Exc+ Pentax Takumar 200mm f 3.5 f/3.5 M42 Lens *1434515 | eBay

Exc+ Pentax Takumar 200mm f 3.5 f/3.5 M42 Lens *697617 | eBay

Thanks for the info. A good deal I'd say.

**luftfluss** · 04-12-2019, 02:32 PM - **3 Likes**

A couple more with the marvelous Tak 200/3.5...

MJSteele · 04-13-2019, 03:31 PM - **1 Like**

K10D And Takumar 200 3.5

04-10-2019, 08:39 AM - 2 Likes	#63
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818 Original Poster	On Route To Paradise Off to the beach, taken today in the Highlands of Scotland @ 9 Centigrade, positively tropical. “Gorgeous Lady”(Pentax-A* 200mm F2.8 ED) wide open.

04-12-2019, 06:36 AM - 1 Like	#69
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	Pentax K10D Vivitar (Tokina) 200 3.5 Last edited by MJSteele; 03-19-2020 at 12:18 PM.

04-13-2019, 03:31 PM - 1 Like	#75
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	K10D And Takumar 200 3.5 Last edited by MJSteele; 03-19-2020 at 12:18 PM.

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04-08-2019, 06:13 AM - 2 Likes	#61
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I reveived Takumar 200/3.5 today. As my normal plan to post in M club is out, I'm looking for a new club for the shots. I believe this suits me better than Takumar club. I bought this lens to substitute M200/4. Supposed to be sharper and with its 18 blades a real bokeh machine. Old lens seems to be in excellent condition and based on test shots it's working well. K1ii & Takumar 200/3.5 Wide open: K1ii & Takumar 200/3.5 f5.6:

04-08-2019, 08:04 PM - 3 Likes	#62
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Congrats on the Tak 200/3.5! It is a stellar lens.

04-11-2019, 08:21 AM - 2 Likes	#64
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Takumar 200/3.5 with 2" extension tube:

04-11-2019, 02:25 PM	#65
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	Originally posted by iheiramo I reveived Takumar 200/3.5 today. As my normal plan to post in M club is out, I'm looking for a new club for the shots. I believe this suits me better than Takumar club. I bought this lens to substitute M200/4. Supposed to be sharper and with its 18 blades a real bokeh machine. Old lens seems to be in excellent condition and based on test shots it's working well. K1ii & Takumar 200/3.5 Wide open: K1ii & Takumar 200/3.5 f5.6: Congrats ,Is It A preset Version?

04-11-2019, 10:47 PM - 2 Likes	#66
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by MJSteele Congrats ,Is It A preset Version? Yes, I believe so. I thought they all were. Not really familiar with the term, as this is the first of its kind I own, but if I have understood correctly the preset refers to two aperture rings where one sets the limit and other smooth one sets the aperture. Takumar 200/3.5 taken with something else

04-12-2019, 01:52 AM	#67
wkraus Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Near Vienna, Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,059	Originally posted by iheiramo Yes, I believe so. I thought they all were. Not really familiar with the term, as this is the first of its kind I own, but if I have understood correctly the preset refers to two aperture rings where one sets the limit and other smooth one sets the aperture. Takumar 200/3.5 taken with something else Congratulations, this appears to be in an amazing shape. Would you share how much you payed?

04-12-2019, 02:55 AM	#68
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by wkraus Congratulations, this appears to be in an amazing shape. Would you share how much you payed? Shipping $35 and lens $119. Total $154. With paypal exchange rate it was 143€ to me + 24%VAT to Finland. Lens was as described and everything went smoothly. This was the first lens I bought thru ebay or from Japan and based on experience might buy again if I can't find something in Finland or thru PF. If someone else is interested, the same seller still has two other lenses on sale, thought not in quite as good condition. Mine was rated as Exc++ and these are Exc+ what ever that means Exc+ Pentax Takumar 200mm f 3.5 f/3.5 M42 Lens 1434515 \| eBay Exc+ Pentax Takumar 200mm f 3.5 f/3.5 M42 Lens 697617 \| eBay

04-12-2019, 06:57 AM - 4 Likes	#71
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,769	Dogwood Bloom K-1 mII, A200f4 Macro* I'll admit something embarrassing. I was aggravated by the tripod collar knobs on this lens because they are so in the way on the K-1/mII. It wasn't until yesterday that I figured out how to take it off. Sometimes, despite years in the educational system and working as a knowledge professional for years, I am embarrassed by my own stupidity! When you take the collar off, it kind of looks like the Starship Enterprise, too. I played with it for a while like an 8 year old, so for a while my age and apparent intelligence were aligned. Tripod Collar for A200 Macro, Disengaged K-1 mII, A200f4 Macro, two shots focus stacked

04-12-2019, 10:11 AM - 4 Likes	#72
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	I like this lens Takumar 200/3.5:

04-12-2019, 02:21 PM	#73
wkraus Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Near Vienna, Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,059	Originally posted by iheiramo Shipping $35 and lens $119. Total $154. With paypal exchange rate it was 143€ to me + 24%VAT to Finland. Lens was as described and everything went smoothly. This was the first lens I bought thru ebay or from Japan and based on experience might buy again if I can't find something in Finland or thru PF. If someone else is interested, the same seller still has two other lenses on sale, thought not in quite as good condition. Mine was rated as Exc++ and these are Exc+ what ever that means Exc+ Pentax Takumar 200mm f 3.5 f/3.5 M42 Lens 1434515 \| eBay Exc+ Pentax Takumar 200mm f 3.5 f/3.5 M42 Lens 697617 \| eBay Thanks for the info. A good deal I'd say.

04-12-2019, 02:32 PM - 3 Likes	#74
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	A couple more with the marvelous Tak 200/3.5...