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    Takumar-F 70-200 mm f/ 4-5.6
    Takumar-F 70-200 mm f/ 4-5.6

    Takumar-F 70-200 mm f/ 4-5.6

    70–200mm · f/4–5.6

    Overview

    The Takumar-F 70-200mm f/4-5.6 is a full-frame zoom lens for Pentax K-mount, praised as an exceptional value. Optically, it is sharp, especially stopped down, with classic rendering and Pentax's legendary coatings. Weaknesses include plastic construction for weight reduction, typical of its era. Handling is smooth, with lightning-fast autofocus on modern bodies like the K-3 III. It suits Pentax users seeking an affordable telephoto zoom with good image quality, though build is not premium.