what about the K/200/4 version? (sorry I havent done any comparisons, I no longer have any more m versions of that one). Based on the fact that the K200 is the same as the superb smct version, I'd bet its at least as good as the others.. jco
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Whittingham Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:31 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: How about Pentax M 135/3.5 and M 200/4.0? On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:58:29 -0500, Christian wrote > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Hello, > > > > I'd like to buy these lenses. Dose anybody have these lenses? How > > are they on digital? As for the first one I saw some photos and they > > are just ok, as for the second one I don't hear too much. These > > lenses are rather cheep today. > > > > May be somebody can share the links to the photos by these lenses? > > > > Thank You in advance. > > > > The 200/4 is a fine lens. I had both the M and A versions (they > were so similar I believe the glass and build were the same, only > the addition of the A setting set them apart). I used the 200 with > a reversed 50mm in front as a 2x macro rig. I also used the 200 as > a long, candid portrait lens. I could grab snaps of the kids when > they least expected it. I only used the A version on the *ist D and > found it to perform very well. > > -- > > Christian The A 200/4 is a completely different optical design to the M, I've had both, always found the M 200/4 to be much better. Regards, John ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

