WW penned:>
> 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
So there are 3 models of the 165.The LS,the Non LS (both seem to be at F2.8) and one at
F4.
I see the prices on the non LS f2.8 are cheaper than the LS model,but what about the F4
model.
Sounds like all three are good though.
I'm asking because i;m not sure of what lens is next for the Lowepro,the 165,200 or 300
Dave
