On 10/17/06, Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Unless you're going for collector value, I'd look for something a bit > newer/smaller/lighter. I've got an SMC Takumar 400/5.6 (same design as > the K400/5.6), and it's quite a bit more heavy/bulky than my K-mount > Sigma 400/5.6. The Sigma has an A-series lens mount, internal > focusing, fits inside my LowePro Orion, and cost about half of what I > paid for the Takumar 400/5.6. Granted, the Tak is in damn near mint > condition...
Thanks, Mat. Your reply was the kick in the pants I needed to do a bit more research. The K400 seems to sell for a price similar to the Sigma. Interestingly enough, the SMC-Tak (based on prices at KEH) is significantly more expensive than the K. Go figure. I never do anything for collector value. A quick look at my kit will confirm that to just about anyone. <g> On the other hand, I'm a bit of a brand snob. I own nothing but Pentax glass for my Pentax bodies. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
