Re: CZ Jena Tessar Lenses Takumar 200/3.5

...any experience with these lenses in the M42 mount? Likewise for the Takumar 200/3.5 pre-set Shel I tried this lens in comparison with M-200/4. I took the same picture with both lenses, sunny day, f8 probably. I could hardly distinguish the two lenses (resolution and contrast). Same

Re: Takumar 200/3.5

I, too, have one. Lovely lens, if a bit impractical. Actually, I don't find the pre-set to be that much of a problem in use. Neither me. You learn to count the stops (or half-stops). And, yes, it is not multi-coated, but on a long lens, flare isn't such a problem as on a wider lens - just