----- Original Message ----- From: Thibault GROUAS Subject: 6x7 lenses question
> Hello list, > > I may be interested in purchasing a 6x7 with two lenses: > > 6x7 SMC Takumar 75/4.5 > 6x7 SMC Takumar 200/4 > > I have little knowledge about pentax MF lenses optical qualities amongst > each other. > > I would like to know if these lenses were among the good ones for pentax MF > or if they were to avoid, especially compared with other wide angle lenses > (for the 75) and with other portrait lenses (for the 200). I've heard some > good things about the 150 and 165, but nothing about the 200. Well, you have chosen the two weakest lenses in the 6x7 lineup. The 75mm Tak is sharp enough, and fairly contrasty. but has some real flare problems. Use it with caution in situations where flare may be a problem. The 200 is just not an exciting lens. It isn't especially sharp, nor does it have great contrast or bokeh. It isn't a bad lens, it just isn't a really good lens. I have done some very nice portraiture with the 200mm f/4 Tak though. I've never used the 150mm, but I have the 165mm f/4 and it is exceptional. I have heard that the newer SMC Pentax versions of both these optics are vast improvements over the Takumars. William Robb
