JCO lamented on the optical and build quality of the Takumars and feels that they reached their peak in 1971. He also noted that the build quality deteriorated as Pentax moved from the K through the M and A series. The Ms in particular were a dissapointment as they knocked the better Ks off the shelf. This was for economic and compactness reasons. The As, in some focal lengths improved somewhat optically, but the build quality did not.
Pentax, with the Limited series, has proven that they can build high quality lenses to match the Takumars. It is sad to say that they are too late as they have given up their pro market potential to Cannon and Nikon. That being said, Mike, what other camera manufacturer enjoys the same level of interest on the internet as Pentak with AOHC, Boz's, Stan's and Yoshikiko's marvelous sites? Bob rapp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
