Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on 3/17/2005, 4:02 PM:
> Thought it might be fun to pit the brand-new $300+ lens against the > single coated Takumar version which cost me $27... > > http://homepage.mac.com/godders/135cmp/ I'd say for $27 (I paid $20 for mine) the good 'ol Takumar (Bayonet) is quite the bargain lens. It would appear that the SMC on the FA version really helps the color and contrast and I know it helps flare control which is not evident in this test. -- Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED]