> At least they had the decency to use a > "Super-Multi-Coated" Takumar and not the piece > of crap "SMC" version they came out with later.... > > This may be controversial but I think Pentax quality > peaked with the SPII of 1971 ( Thirty years ago ). > Yeah the SPF had open aperture metering but the finder > wasnt as good and the lenses took a step back when > the started using rubber and later plastic... > > "Super-Multi-Coated" Takumars ( all metal and glass) > were the ultimate quality, "SMC" Tersions were lower quality, > "K" lower again, M lower again , A even lower, you get the picture... >
I couldn't agree more! The older lenses are the most valued (not the most value) in my collection. I actually use my old SPs more than I do my SPIIs because on the smoother body due to no flash shoe. 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 .
