lens and camera serial numbers??

JimboWalker · 10-21-2019, 03:36 PM

Is there ANY comprehensive list of serial numbers for older Pentax lenses and bodies? The database offers no help. I understand Pentax serial numbers make little sense. Thanks!

stevebrot · 10-21-2019, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by JimboWalker

Is there ANY comprehensive list of serial numbers for older Pentax lenses and bodies?

There is an extremely deep site for Asahi M42 lenses...

Takumarology - Takumar Field Guide

...more than one would ever want to know.

Steve

Qman · 10-21-2019, 05:32 PM

Hijacking this slightly, I've used the Field Guide before and it is very helpful. However, I've noticed a discrepancy between one of my lenses and what the guide says. I've looked for an email on the website but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know how to contact them?

JimboWalker · 10-21-2019, 06:02 PM

Thanks!

MarkJerling · 10-21-2019, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

There is an extremely deep site for Asahi M42 lenses...

Takumarology - Takumar Field Guide

...more than one would ever want to know.

Steve

Wow! Thanks for posting Steve.

Kozlok · 10-21-2019, 07:21 PM

I'm reasonably certain the FA limited lenses started at 001 and counted up for each different lens. I've have quite low serial numbers for the 43 and 77, but I'm not sure about the 31.

My DA prime lenses are mostly in the range of 9 million.

stevebrot · 10-21-2019, 07:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Wow! Thanks for posting Steve.

Do a site search for "Takumarology". There are several interesting threads that reference the site. How about a Super Takumar 55/1.8 with open-aperture couplings, NO multi-coating, and a unique product number (Japan-only 37106)?

Steve

stevebrot · 10-21-2019, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Qman

Hijacking this slightly, I've used the Field Guide before and it is very helpful. However, I've noticed a discrepancy between one of my lenses and what the guide says. I've looked for an email on the website but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know how to contact them?

Pentax Forums member droo owns Takumarology...

droo - View Profile - PentaxForums.com

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/29-welcomes-introductions/316287-takumarology.html

Steve

aaacb · 10-21-2019, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

There is an extremely deep site for Asahi M42 lenses...

Takumarology - Takumar Field Guide

...more than one would ever want to know.

Steve

That's fantastic, even just jumping around the points they make about variations in markings and such.

Qman · 10-22-2019, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Pentax Forums member droo owns Takumarology...

Thanks for the contact info!

MarkJerling · 10-22-2019, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Pentax Forums member droo owns Takumarology...

droo - View Profile - PentaxForums.com

Takumarology? - PentaxForums.com

Steve

I see David is based in Brisbane. He's virtually a neighbour!

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10-21-2019, 04:24 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by JimboWalker Is there ANY comprehensive list of serial numbers for older Pentax lenses and bodies? There is an extremely deep site for Asahi M42 lenses... Takumarology - Takumar Field Guide ...more than one would ever want to know. Steve

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Qman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 232	Hijacking this slightly, I've used the Field Guide before and it is very helpful. However, I've noticed a discrepancy between one of my lenses and what the guide says. I've looked for an email on the website but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know how to contact them?

10-21-2019, 06:02 PM	#4
JimboWalker Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 52 Original Poster	Thanks!

10-21-2019, 06:11 PM	#5
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Originally posted by stevebrot There is an extremely deep site for Asahi M42 lenses... Takumarology - Takumar Field Guide ...more than one would ever want to know. Steve Wow! Thanks for posting Steve.

10-21-2019, 07:21 PM	#6
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I'm reasonably certain the FA limited lenses started at 001 and counted up for each different lens. I've have quite low serial numbers for the 43 and 77, but I'm not sure about the 31. My DA prime lenses are mostly in the range of 9 million.

10-21-2019, 07:29 PM - 1 Like	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by MarkJerling Wow! Thanks for posting Steve. Do a site search for "Takumarology". There are several interesting threads that reference the site. How about a Super Takumar 55/1.8 with open-aperture couplings, NO multi-coating, and a unique product number (Japan-only 37106)? Steve

10-21-2019, 07:45 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Qman Hijacking this slightly, I've used the Field Guide before and it is very helpful. However, I've noticed a discrepancy between one of my lenses and what the guide says. I've looked for an email on the website but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know how to contact them? Pentax Forums member droo owns Takumarology... droo - View Profile - PentaxForums.com https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/29-welcomes-introductions/316287-takumarology.html Steve

10-21-2019, 07:55 PM	#9
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,724	Originally posted by stevebrot There is an extremely deep site for Asahi M42 lenses... Takumarology - Takumar Field Guide ...more than one would ever want to know. Steve That's fantastic, even just jumping around the points they make about variations in markings and such.

10-22-2019, 09:30 AM	#10
Qman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 232	Originally posted by stevebrot Pentax Forums member droo owns Takumarology... Thanks for the contact info!

10-22-2019, 01:06 PM	#11
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Originally posted by stevebrot Pentax Forums member droo owns Takumarology... droo - View Profile - PentaxForums.com Takumarology? - PentaxForums.com Steve I see David is based in Brisbane. He's virtually a neighbour!

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