[MiguelATF]

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Pentax MZ-3 + FA 50mm f/1.7

Asking Price
202.02 USD

Item Location
Oregon (United States)

Item Description
I think I may be the 2nd owner of both this seriously cool auto film SLR and also of the lens. The lens is in superb shape and truly lives up to its excellent reputation (check the reviews here) as one of the best Pentax 50's ever made. (I've owned and used a handful of fine Takumar and Pentax 50mm lenses and this one really is one of the best.) The camera may be one of the best auto film SLR's made. This one has never suffered from the occasional gear problems which seemed to affect a portion of the MZ's. It's in fine condition and works perfectly.

I'm selling because I've realized that, in spite of my best efforts, I'm really no longer a film or analog shooter - and because this camera is just too nice to sit unused. Especially with this lens - the camera + lens make a great combination.

Priced separately, the lens could sell for at least $150 - and the camera body, in the shape it's in, another $150. My preference is to sell them together - both to make my life easier, and because they work so well together - so I'm offering them at what I hope is a reduced and fair price, for fellow Pentaxians and PentaxForum members. Price now lowered to $225

Any questions, please ask. Shipping will be split between seller and buyer; PayPal is my preferred choice for payments.

A top view---



A rear view---



And a front view---



(NOTE: the camera strap which appears in these photos is NOT included and NOT for sale)

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
North America

Shipping Charge
15.00 via USPS in U.S.

Shipping Services
USPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
No returns, please make certain you want to buy before you make an offer or pay for the camera + lens.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

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Last edited by MiguelATF; 07-03-2021 at 07:44 PM. Reason: Changing specifics

[ebahle]

any interest in trades...?

[MiguelATF]

any interest in trades...?

Thanks for asking, but the answer is NO.
I'm not really interested in any trades, whatsoever.

[MiguelATF]

Bump.
This camera and lens are really too nice to sit gathering dust...

---------- Post added 06-22-2021 at 09:59 PM ----------

Package price of Camera + Lens has been LOWERED.

[MiguelATF]

Bumpity bump.

[filmamigo]

Bump for a great camera. Love my MZ-3 (and wish there was a full-frame digital version with classic controls!)

[MiguelATF]

Price reduced once more in the hopes that a serious Pentaxian who loves great film Pentaxes - and who appreciates the underrated FA 50mm f/1.7 - but who doesn't have a large bank account - will take advantage of this price (well below what I paid for the combination camera body + lens). I want this to go to a good home where it will be not just appreciated but used, too.

[MiguelATF]

Another bump for what is not only a great Pentax film camera, but also a superb - and often underrated - lens. I agree with those who think the FA 50mm f/1.7 is right up there with a number of the best class 50mm Takumars (the f/1.4 especially) - and SMC-Pentax lenses (including the truly fine manual focus f/1.7). It's that good.

[bdery]

That FA50 F1.7 is a rare lens! Good luck with the sale.

[seventysixersfan]

That FA50 F1.7 is a rare lens! Good luck with the sale.

I bought the FA 50 f/1.7 last summer and only sold it earlier this year after finally getting the DA* 55mm. But the FA 50 f/1.7 is an outstanding lens and produced sharper shots for me wide open than my old FA 50 f/1.4. A rarely sold lens for a reason -- it's a gem.

[bdery]

But the FA 50 f/1.7 is an outstanding lens and produced sharper shots for me wide open than my old FA 50 f/1.4.

I've used several copies of the F50 F1.7, and a few copies of the FA50 F1.4. I tend to agree, the F1.7 served me better.