Old but still high quality - Pentax 35mm film SLR cameras

Pentax S1a 35mm SLR camera with Super Takumar 55mm f2.0 lens - meterless camera body
  Pentax Spotmatic with Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 lens - built in light meter

Digital cameras are taking over but for a small investment perhaps $75 you can purchase a Pentax SLR and lens and take some wonderful photographs. eBay is the place to look for current prices. Pentax lenses for these models are referred to as "screwmount" or "M42".  A 200mm f4 lens can be had for around $100. There are many bargains to be had. These lenses are of equal optical quality to the lenses of today and may surpass some of the "kit" lenses sold today. With an adapter, you can use these lenses on Pentax DSLR cameras with some reduced functionality. These metal constructed optical wonders are still very useful.

8/7/2006 : permalink
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