I have no experience with either lens but the takumar k mounts were a budget line lenses that didn't even have smc so I seriously doubt that the takumar could match let alone beat the A series lenses ... jco
-----Original Message----- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 10:48 AM To: PDML Subject: Re: Compare Takumar 70-200 f/4 vs. SMC 70-210 f/4 On Nov 14, 2005, at 6:47 AM, Gaurav Aggarwal wrote: > I use a Pentax 35-105 f/3.5 on my Pentax PZ-1 currently. I plan to > compliment this lens with something like 70-200. I notice that there > are two versions: > > SMC A 70-210 f/4 (which I believe has a very good reputation??) and > the Takumar-A 70-200 f/4 Macro (how good is this??) The SMCP A70-210/4 Macro is excellent, although I found the lens a bit heavy/bulky for my uses. I have no experience with the Takumar alternative. Godfrey
