I don't have any old screwmount stuff, but I do have and older Tak 105 6x7 and the new 45 6x7. While there is a big difference in build quality, I'm not sure the trade off is so bad re: weight factor... Norm
Bob Rapp wrote: > JCO lamented on the optical and build quality of the Takumars and feels that > they reached their peak in 1971. He also noted that the build quality > deteriorated as Pentax moved from the K through the M and A series. <snip> - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .