Asahi Takumar 200/4 arrived- small question

[zippie]

All,

What would be a fair price for this lens. in very good condition.
I have the change to buy the lens for 45€, but I have to knwo it this is a correct price.

Jurgen

[RioRico]

Yes, that is a good price. Mine cost US$37 a couple years ago, I've seen it lately at US$80-100, so €45 is quite good now. It's a fine lens, especially at that price.

[zippie]

I went ahead and bought this lens. 45€ and the lens is in mint condition.


The only problem is that it seems to need a flangeless adapter or I am wrong? The little metal block is preventing the adapter to screw on completly.

[visualopsins]

The metal block is inside mounting threads, does not interfere with full screw on.

Either adapter can be used. Man-Auto diaphragm switch is disabled by flanged adapter.

Flangeless is my preference for use with M42 Takumars. Flanged for Tamron, other M42 lenses without Man-Auto diaphragm switch.

[zippie]

never mind.. i was focussing on the inside of the adapter. the outside is touching nicely. and the lens is in position.

Thanks for the info.

Regards,

jurgen

[eeyore_nl]

Nice catch!

This is a great lens, with as only "problem" some CA (green fringing) in bad light.