[Sagitta]

Hyundai/Kia makes great looking cars. Congrats.

They're pretty tough as well, if my Elantra is any indication. We're pushing 225,000 miles on her and she's about to celebrate her 10th birthday.

[EdwardConde]

Just bought my first flash... Pentax 540fgz... Looking forward getting into lighting....

[stormtech]

Just bought my first flash... Pentax 540fgz... Looking forward getting into lighting....

Awesome! I have the same flash and love it. Actually I have only used it on camera once in a while - use it mostly for off camera. The wireless P-TTL works well and I also use it with radio triggers. I did have a Metz flash before the 540, and found the Metz menu/control system very frustrating. In comparison using the 540 is a breeze.

[hollywoodfred]

I finally found it - an original hood (PH-S52) for the SMC 24/2.8 K series lens. It's not in my possession yet, an international purchase, due to arrive early February. I never really expected to find one. But every now and then I run a search and there it was. I'm sure I over paid for it, but as rare as these seem to be, I wasn't letting it get away.

[.a.t.]

I finally found it - an original hood (PH-S52) for the SMC 24/2.8 K series lens.....

Sounds good! Persistence pays.



My buy was a local, Craigslist find. I've often dreamed of finding a nice set of old Asahi gear. I finally did .





Clockwise from upper left:
Tele-Takumar 135 f/3.5
"K" screw mount body with 55 f/1.8 Auto-Takumar
GE exposure meter
Auto-Takumar 35 f/2.3
set of 46mm close-up lenses for the 55 f/1.8
Vivitar 80-200 f4.5
etc. accessories

I haven't tried everything yet, but it all looks well cared for.
And the former owner kept his receipts.
Here are some dates and prices paid (and adjusted to 2013 USD):

[1960] K body / Auto-Tak 55 1.8 .....$102 ($791)
[1960] Tele-Tak 135 3.5 .................$42 ($326)
[1960] Auto-Tak 35 2.3 ...................$47 ($365)
[1981] Vivitar 80-200 4.5 ................$143 ($361)

[hollywoodfred]

@all thumbs, nice find! If you plan on shooting with that body, you might consider sending it to Eric (pentaxs.com) for a CLA if the light seals are gummy. He can put it in like-new condition. The folks that hang out in the film forum (Pentax Film SLR Discussion - PentaxForums.com) will confirm this.

[pingflood]

This little cute thing:

[.a.t.]

@all thumbs, nice find! If you plan on shooting with that body, you might consider sending it to Eric (pentaxs.com) for a CLA if the light seals are gummy.....

Thanks for the tip, but the body looks good and I think it's ready to shoot.

This little cute thing:

Envy!

[monochrome]

Clockwise from upper left:
Tele-Takumar 135 f/3.5
"K" screw mount body with 55 f/1.8 Auto-Takumar
GE exposure meter
Tele-Takumar 35 f/2.3
set of 46mm close-up lenses for the 55 f/1.8
Vivitar 80-200 f4.5
etc. accessories

Way cool. I have only the body and the Zebra lens - there are a few more of us around with that combo but I think yours takes top.

[.a.t.]

Way cool. I have only the body and the Zebra lens - there are a few more of us around with that combo but I think yours takes top.

Thanks! I'm looking forward to trying out my new toys.

By the way, in my text you quoted I listed the 35 f/2.3 lens as a "Tele". It's actually an "Auto-Takumar". (I corrected it in the original post.)

[monochrome]

Here's a link for really deep background on early Pentax cameras.

[.a.t.]

Here's a link for really deep background on early Pentax cameras.

Yes, excellent info there. Thanks. I stumbled across that site while researching my new (old) gear.
Before I bought my Kit, I knew virtually nothing about early Pentax SLRs and lenses. So, reading about them has been a lesson in Asahi Optical history for me. (I sure wish Gerjan van Oosten would reprint The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide 1952 - 1977 .)
Anyway, it's been great fun learning. The only problem is, I now have a whole new era of bodies and lenses to stoke my CBA & LBA. And now -of course- I have to find matching caps, hoods, etc. (Accessory Buying Addiction?).
It never ends!

[ve2vfd]

Newest toy, the lens on the left... #06 Telephoto Zoom for my Q



Pat

[stormtech]

Newest toy, the lens on the left... #06 Telephoto Zoom for my Q

Nice pair! I really like my 06 zoom - hope you enjoy yours too.

[EarlVonTapia]

My buy was a local, Craigslist find. I've often dreamed of finding a nice set of old Asahi gear. I finally did .

Clockwise from upper left:
Tele-Takumar 135 f/3.5
"K" screw mount body with 55 f/1.8 Auto-Takumar
GE exposure meter
Auto-Takumar 35 f/2.3
set of 46mm close-up lenses for the 55 f/1.8
Vivitar 80-200 f4.5
etc. accessories

I haven't tried everything yet, but it all looks well cared for.
And the former owner kept his receipts.
Here are some dates and prices paid (and adjusted to 2013 USD):

[1960] K body / Auto-Tak 55 1.8 .....$102 ($791)
[1960] Tele-Tak 135 3.5 .................$42 ($326)
[1960] Auto-Tak 35 2.3 ...................$47 ($365)
[1981] Vivitar 80-200 4.5 ................$143 ($361)

Beautiful case!