Originally posted by GUB I have been keeping an eye out for ABF cameras on TM.
Got a K30, K50 and just recently a Ks2. They work fine with the old glass.
They still offer plenty more automation than many film cameras from MF days, and I managed to take plenty of good photos with my old P50, so losing AF and auto aperture doesn't bother me for landscapes, portraits, or macro, although I like the convenience of AF and auto aperture for moving subjects against unevenly lit backgrounds.
I'm keeping an eye out for M43 mount primes to use with the K-50.
K mount is more convenient to change, but since I was given the Spotmatic F in pristine condition, I'd like a set of primes I can use on it as I'll likely run some film through it at some point.
I have the 55/1.8 that came with the Spotmatic F I was given, and a 135/3.5, just need a 28 and a 35 and maybe a 200 to have a complete vintage prime kit.
I know someone with a Takumar 85/1.8 that I might be able to convince them to part with, and at least I know they'll loan it to me.
There's a super Tak 35 on TM at the moment that I've got my eye on, but it's got a few watchers, and I'm not sure how high it will go. Those old lenses can go for absolute bargains, or ridiculous prices, and it's hard to know which way they'll go.