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minahasa · 06-12-2011, 09:03 PM

Came across this flash while (still) looking for cheap flash alternatives for my DSLR. Never seen one before, so need opinion here

SOldBear · 06-12-2011, 11:14 PM

With the guide number of 14, the Takumar AF14 has about the same power as the built-in flash. I think it is more comparable to the Pentax AF160 (actually a bit weaker), not to the AF200S. The AF200S has GN of 20, 0.5 stop more powerful, and has 2 auto settings.

Adam · 06-13-2011, 12:53 AM

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Mike Cash · 06-14-2011, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

With the guide number of 14, the Takumar AF14 has about the same power as the built-in flash. I think it is more comparable to the Pentax AF160 (actually a bit weaker), not to the AF200S. The AF200S has GN of 20, 0.5 stop more powerful, and has 2 auto settings.

I thought GN20 was one full stop stronger than GN14. Am I missing something?

SOldBear · 06-15-2011, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

I thought GN20 was one full stop stronger than GN14. Am I missing something?

You miss nothing.

My brain was on vacation that day....

minahasa · 06-19-2011, 07:18 PM

thanks ye' all

06-12-2011, 09:03 PM	#1
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06-13-2011, 12:53 AM	#3
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06-12-2011, 11:14 PM	#2
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	With the guide number of 14, the Takumar AF14 has about the same power as the built-in flash. I think it is more comparable to the Pentax AF160 (actually a bit weaker), not to the AF200S. The AF200S has GN of 20, 0.5 stop more powerful, and has 2 auto settings.

06-14-2011, 10:38 PM	#4
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by SOldBear With the guide number of 14, the Takumar AF14 has about the same power as the built-in flash. I think it is more comparable to the Pentax AF160 (actually a bit weaker), not to the AF200S. The AF200S has GN of 20, 0.5 stop more powerful, and has 2 auto settings. I thought GN20 was one full stop stronger than GN14. Am I missing something?

06-15-2011, 12:27 PM	#5
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by Mike Cash I thought GN20 was one full stop stronger than GN14. Am I missing something? You miss nothing. My brain was on vacation that day....

06-19-2011, 07:18 PM	#6
minahasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minahasa, North Celebes (Sulawesi) Photos: Albums Posts: 586 Original Poster	thanks ye' all

TAKUMAR AF14 Flash, is it the same as PENTAX AF 200S?

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