Pentax SMCP 67 300mm f/4.0 ED (IF) Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Tom Harvey
(Expert)

Review Date
December 30, 2002

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
4 votes

Review 1 of 1

Price Paid: $1599.00 from KEH (Atlanta, GA)

Summary:

Seems to be extremely sharp at all apertures except wide open (f/4). This is a big improvement over the non-ED(IF) lens. Blistering sharpness all the way down to minimum aperture. Integral tripod mounting collar on barrel balances a 67II body at precisely the right "sweet spot".

Strengths:

Extremely sharp optics Tripod mounting collar built-in Polarizer operating window in hood excellent balance due to IF can be hand held with fast film and high shutter speeds

Weaknesses:

Heavy...not for the faint of heart Expensive (but worth it)

Similar Products Used:

Original P67 (1970's) Rollei SL66 (1970's) Yashica 124G Pentax SP,SPF,ME,P3,P3N Graflex 2X3 & 4X5 (1970's)

Customer Service:

never needed

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