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    Admiral G.M.C. 200 mm f/ 3.5
    Admiral G.M.C. 200 mm f/ 3.5

    Admiral G.M.C. 200 mm f/ 3.5

    200mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The Admiral G.M.C. 200mm f/3.5 is a manual focus telephoto lens from the 1970s, likely made in Japan and sold in Europe as a house brand. Optical performance is decent: sharpness is good at f/3.5 and very good by f/5.6, with purple fringing wide open that improves when stopped down. Build quality is solid, though the lens is somewhat heavy. It suits photographers seeking an affordable vintage telephoto with acceptable wide-open performance, especially for those who enjoy manual focus lenses.