For Sale - Sold: 1958 Pentax Asahi

woof · 10-30-2009, 08:06 AM

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
1958 Pentax Asahi "K" with 55mm f/1.8 Auto Takumar "Zebra"

Asking Price
$215.00 Shipped <== Reduced

Shipping Destinations
North America

Item Description
1958 Asahi Pentax "K" in good working order.

The good:

This camera is in fine working order, excellent cosmetic condition, and the lens is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. The camera is overall very, very clean with no serious dings, dents, scratches or blemishes. In short it is in a very collectible condition.

The less than perfect:

There is a small blemish on the pentaprism that I did not notice immediately. It is like a nick across one of the hard edges. It is well represented in the last photo in the below series.

The first curtain has a wrinkle. This does not seem to effect performance however. I've used this camera carefully quite a lot at most shutter speeds and it seems to be working just fine in spite of the wrinkle.

The bottom has some tripod marks, and there is a little paint loss on the viewfinder bezel. At this point it could use a CLA. The interior is a little dusty, and the viewfinder has some dust.

This is a really, really nice camera. It shows much better than the above description might lead you to believe. I've reduced it on the basis of the various flaws, but really cannot reduce it further.

Please don't hesitate to ask questions.

The following was taken in September of this year with this camera using inexpensive Fuji 100 ASA Superia.

Next up... an Asahi Pentax "S."

woof!

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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Mint

Item Location
East Coast US

Shipping Charge
included

Shipping Services
USPS Priority, Delivery Confirmation, Insured

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order

Return Policy & Additional Details
Returns accepted if sent withing seven (7) days of receipt if the items is significantly not as described or otherwise arrives DOA.

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

Last edited by woof; 11-05-2009 at 08:36 PM.

woof · 10-31-2009, 05:36 AM

Comprehensive photos added and price reduced.

Blue · 11-02-2009, 12:14 PM

Bump for an excellent specimen of a K and matching lens. This thing is sweetness and light to hold and handle in person. If I could only keep one m42 body, my K would be it.

woof · 11-02-2009, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Bump for an excellent specimen of a K and matching lens. This thing is sweetness and light to hold and handle in person. If I could only keep one m42 body, my K would be it.

Thanks Blue... I agree.

Sadly, hardship forces this sale. I'll have to let my "S" go as well.

Someone will have pry my AP w/ f/2.0 58mm preset from my cold dead hands though.

woof

bbluesman · 11-02-2009, 03:07 PM

Bump-That is one sexy looking camera. I am in love with the cosmetics of that lens. Hope you find a buyer that will appreciate it.

woof · 11-05-2009, 06:27 PM

Last bump before eBay. Added a photograph taken this past September with this camera and lens. Thanks!

woof!

SteveM · 11-05-2009, 08:11 PM

Amazing camera and this one looks like it is in terrific condition. I would snap it up if I didn't have one already. My profile pic is taken with my K.....they are a real joy to use....and were years ahead of their time.

**monochrome** · 11-05-2009, 08:13 PM

I feel as if I have read the FS description ten times and I am not clear whether this is a kit including the Zebra Auto-Tak 55/1.8 or just the body.

Is the lens included?

woof · 11-05-2009, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I feel as if I have read the FS description ten times and I am not clear whether this is a kit including the Zebra Auto-Tak 55/1.8 or just the body.

Is the lens included?

Sorry. Yes it is.

Description clarified.

Seaain

**monochrome** · 11-05-2009, 09:16 PM

PM was sent re camera and lens

SteveM · 11-05-2009, 11:23 PM

2nd in line

**monochrome** · 11-06-2009, 05:11 PM

Payment Sent

(Whoa! a K AND a Zebra lens.)

Blue · 11-06-2009, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Payment Sent

(Whoa! a K AND a Zebra lens.)

Other film bodies will never bee the same for you.

SteveM · 11-06-2009, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Other film bodies will never bee the same for you.

I agree....hand made....amazing that they are 50 years old....the viewfinder blows away digital...

**monochrome** · 11-06-2009, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Other film bodies will never bee the same for you.

I'll need to take a class to do it justice

10-30-2009, 08:06 AM	#1
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Posts: 1,870 Feedback Score: 40 (100%)	[SOLD] 1958 Pentax Asahi PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale 1958 Pentax Asahi "K" with 55mm f/1.8 Auto Takumar "Zebra" Asking Price $215.00 Shipped <== Reduced Shipping Destinations North America Item Description 1958 Asahi Pentax "K" in good working order. The good: This camera is in fine working order, excellent cosmetic condition, and the lens is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. The camera is overall very, very clean with no serious dings, dents, scratches or blemishes. In short it is in a very collectible condition. The less than perfect: There is a small blemish on the pentaprism that I did not notice immediately. It is like a nick across one of the hard edges. It is well represented in the last photo in the below series. The first curtain has a wrinkle. This does not seem to effect performance however. I've used this camera carefully quite a lot at most shutter speeds and it seems to be working just fine in spite of the wrinkle. The bottom has some tripod marks, and there is a little paint loss on the viewfinder bezel. At this point it could use a CLA. The interior is a little dusty, and the viewfinder has some dust. This is a really, really nice camera. It shows much better than the above description might lead you to believe. I've reduced it on the basis of the various flaws, but really cannot reduce it further. Please don't hesitate to ask questions. The following was taken in September of this year with this camera using inexpensive Fuji 100 ASA Superia. Next up... an Asahi Pentax "S." woof! Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Mint Item Location East Coast US Shipping Charge included Shipping Services USPS Priority, Delivery Confirmation, Insured Accepted Payment Types PayPal Check/Money Order Return Policy & Additional Details Returns accepted if sent withing seven (7) days of receipt if the items is significantly not as described or otherwise arrives DOA. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by woof; 11-05-2009 at 08:36 PM.

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10-31-2009, 05:36 AM	#2
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Posts: 1,870 Feedback Score: 40 (100%) Original Poster	Comprehensive photos added and price reduced.

11-02-2009, 12:14 PM	#3
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Posts: 17,377 Feedback Score: 28 (100%)	Bump for an excellent specimen of a K and matching lens. This thing is sweetness and light to hold and handle in person. If I could only keep one m42 body, my K would be it.

11-02-2009, 02:45 PM	#4
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Posts: 1,870 Feedback Score: 40 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Blue Bump for an excellent specimen of a K and matching lens. This thing is sweetness and light to hold and handle in person. If I could only keep one m42 body, my K would be it. Thanks Blue... I agree. Sadly, hardship forces this sale. I'll have to let my "S" go as well. Someone will have pry my AP w/ f/2.0 58mm preset from my cold dead hands though. woof

11-02-2009, 03:07 PM	#5
bbluesman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,615 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	Bump-That is one sexy looking camera. I am in love with the cosmetics of that lens. Hope you find a buyer that will appreciate it.

11-05-2009, 06:27 PM	#6
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Posts: 1,870 Feedback Score: 40 (100%) Original Poster	Last bump before eBay. Added a photograph taken this past September with this camera and lens. Thanks! woof!

11-05-2009, 08:11 PM	#7
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Posts: 3,294 Feedback Score: 51 (100%)	Amazing camera and this one looks like it is in terrific condition. I would snap it up if I didn't have one already. My profile pic is taken with my K.....they are a real joy to use....and were years ahead of their time.

11-05-2009, 08:13 PM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%)	I feel as if I have read the FS description ten times and I am not clear whether this is a kit including the Zebra Auto-Tak 55/1.8 or just the body. Is the lens included?

11-05-2009, 08:37 PM	#9
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Posts: 1,870 Feedback Score: 40 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome I feel as if I have read the FS description ten times and I am not clear whether this is a kit including the Zebra Auto-Tak 55/1.8 or just the body. Is the lens included? Sorry. Yes it is. Description clarified. Seaain

11-05-2009, 09:16 PM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%)	PM was sent re camera and lens

11-05-2009, 11:23 PM	#11
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Posts: 3,294 Feedback Score: 51 (100%)	2nd in line

11-06-2009, 05:11 PM	#12
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%)	Payment Sent (Whoa! a K AND a Zebra lens.)

11-06-2009, 06:10 PM	#13
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Posts: 17,377 Feedback Score: 28 (100%)	Originally posted by monochrome Payment Sent (Whoa! a K AND a Zebra lens.) Other film bodies will never bee the same for you.

11-06-2009, 07:02 PM	#14
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Posts: 3,294 Feedback Score: 51 (100%)	Originally posted by Blue Other film bodies will never bee the same for you. I agree....hand made....amazing that they are 50 years old....the viewfinder blows away digital...

11-06-2009, 07:02 PM	#15
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%)	Originally posted by Blue Other film bodies will never bee the same for you. I'll need to take a class to do it justice