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    Asahi Takumar 200 mm f/ 3.5 Preset
    Asahi Takumar 200 mm f/ 3.5 Preset

    Asahi Takumar 200 mm f/ 3.5 Preset

    200mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The Asahi Takumar 200mm f/3.5 Preset is praised for its unique 18-blade aperture, which creates smooth, circular bokeh and is a collector's delight. Optically, it delivers clean backgrounds and good subject separation, but is less sharp than the GF250 and has a long minimum focus distance of 2.5m. Build quality is excellent with a silky-smooth focus ring, though the lens feels front-heavy and awkward without its tripod foot. It suits collectors or those wanting a lightweight telephoto for travel, but the GF250 or 645 150mm are more versatile alternatives.