> > 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
>
I've been using a SP (black) with no battery installed (even though
the meter works)lately. I like the black bodies. And i use
the "Super-Multi-Coated" (not "SMC") 50mm F1.4 of course.....
JCO
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