----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 9:09 AM Subject: 6x7 lenses - Brotherhood comments solicited
> Dear Brotherhood, > > What lenses are the better ones in the Pentax 6x7 line-up? > Did people trash the 90/2.8 or the 105/2.4 as not very good? > What's good, better, and best among these lenses? > Are the oldest (SMC Takumar?), metal bodied lenses > a step down from the newer grip variety? They are all good, some better than others. I like the smc 45mm f/4 a lot, I find it to be very sharp, very straight and very flare proof. The Tak 75mm f/4.5 is sharp and contrasty, but flare is poorly controlled. The 90mm LS is excellent, the Tak 105 f/2.4 is also excellent, but stop it down a wee bit. If it was an f/2.8 it would be superb wide open, as is, it needs to be stopped down a half stop. The Tak 135 f/4 is fantastic, the SMC 165 f/4 is also fabulous. The old Tak 200 is less good, it would be the 6x7 equivalent of the M 85mm f/2. Not a bad lens, just not a great lens. The SMC 300 f/4 is wonderful, though it would be nice if it had a tripod collar. While there is no problem with the camera supporting the lens from the tripod socket, the tripod needs to be quite meaty to support the combo without tipping over. Thats all the lenses from the line I own. Be a Big Brother. William Robb
