Thanks Andre for your suggestions. Do you believe the F- lens is better optically or just because it is auto-focus? And I thought that I will lose an extra 1.5 stops at 210 mm (f/4 on A vs. f/6.7 on the F-lens). I am now used to manual-focus since my only lens is a A-35-105 f/3.5. Gaurav
On 11/15/05, Andre Langevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Hi, > > > >I use a Pentax 35-105 f/3.5 on my Pentax PZ-1 currently. I plan to > >compliment this > >lens with something like 70-200. I notice that there are two versions: > > > >SMC A 70-210 f/4 (which I believe has a very good reputation??) > >and the > >Takumar-A 70-200 f/4 Macro (how good is this??) > > > >Any thoughts, comparisons, For-sale, suggestions? > > > >Thanks, > >Gaurav > > The Takumar is bad mechanically. It will loosen in no time if it is > not already loose. The A is a good lens in all respect. For a bit > over over 100$ I think you may find a still better F 70-210 4.5-5.6, > and you will benefit from AF. If you prefer a manual focussing lens, > the F lens has only a small plastic focus ring but you may get used > to it, or may not... > > Andre > >
