Lens · prime
SMC Takumar 200mm f/4
Asahi Optical · 1971-1975
Vintage35mm
A 5-element telephoto with SMC coating, a built-in hood and 2.5m minimum focus.
- Focal length
- 200mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- M42 Screw
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 5 / 5
Known for
- Wildlife
- Sports from distance
- Events
- Nature
Considerations
- 2.5m minimum focus
- Manual focus challenging for action
- Needs tripod for stability
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance5, level 5 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Smooth telephoto compression
Rendering: Clean with good colour
Colour: Neutral SMC rendition
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Focus ring stiffness
- Hood mechanism wear
- Stiff aperture ring
Buying guide
Focus and hood should operate smoothly. Check the coating.
Specifications
| Mount | M42 Screw |
| Focal Length | 200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 6 |
| Min Focus | 2.5m |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Weight | 580g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 5 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £60 - £120
- Mint
- ~£160
Indicative, no dated source.