The venerable Pentax ES and ESII...

mtgmansf · 07-02-2021, 12:17 PM - **3 Likes**

Just finished reading this inspiring article about a famous photographer and her brilliant photographic creations via the Pentax ESII. It is further important to note the durability, features, and longevity of this great camera, as outlined in the article:
Pentax ES II: The camera that captured rock's most iconic photograph - Kosmo Foto
I never owned one, but remember the salacious advertisements on the back or inside of National Geographic magazine during the early to mid seventies for both the ES and ESII, that completely succeeded in making me want one or more as my dream camera...

**DWS1** · 07-02-2021, 08:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mtgmansf

I never owned one, but remember the salacious advertisements on the back or inside of National Geographic magazine during the early to mid seventies for both the ES and ESII, that completely succeeded in making me want one or more as my dream camera...

If only the Pentax brand would be marketed like that now.

**Michail_P** · 07-03-2021, 01:03 AM - **1 Like**

I enjoyed the article. Thanks for sharing. Some really nice photos with a lovely camera. The marketing thing was really different that time. The Takumars became popular early....

Theov39 · 07-04-2021, 12:06 AM - **1 Like**

Nice article. I wasn't even aware of the Pentax ES. It deserves to be more well known.

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Theov39 · 07-04-2021, 03:21 AM - **1 Like**

The Pentax ES ? A Classic in Transition | Photo.net Photography Forums

Jonathan Mac · 07-04-2021, 04:44 AM - **2 Likes**

I got a nice ES a few months ago and it's a pleasant camera to use as you would expect from a descendant of the Spotmatics.

JPT · 07-04-2021, 05:47 AM - **2 Likes**

Looks like a nice camera. The Fuji X-T30 looks so much like this camera. I wonder if Fuji's designers had an ES on the table when they were drafting the design.

LesDMess · 07-04-2021, 08:41 AM - **1 Like**

Very engaging article and an excellent testament to the ES!

Aaron28 · 07-04-2021, 09:01 AM - **3 Likes**

love the ES and the wonderful glass it uses

womble · 07-04-2021, 02:53 PM - **3 Likes**

I have a black ES and a "silver" ESII that I use as a pair, the ES with BW film and the ESII with colour. I'm very fond of them.

07-02-2021, 12:17 PM - 3 Likes	#1
mtgmansf Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 321	The venerable Pentax ES and ESII... Just finished reading this inspiring article about a famous photographer and her brilliant photographic creations via the Pentax ESII. It is further important to note the durability, features, and longevity of this great camera, as outlined in the article: Pentax ES II: The camera that captured rock's most iconic photograph - Kosmo Foto I never owned one, but remember the salacious advertisements on the back or inside of National Geographic magazine during the early to mid seventies for both the ES and ESII, that completely succeeded in making me want one or more as my dream camera...

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07-02-2021, 08:59 PM - 1 Like	#2
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Originally posted by mtgmansf I never owned one, but remember the salacious advertisements on the back or inside of National Geographic magazine during the early to mid seventies for both the ES and ESII, that completely succeeded in making me want one or more as my dream camera... If only the Pentax brand would be marketed like that now.

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Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	I enjoyed the article. Thanks for sharing. Some really nice photos with a lovely camera. The marketing thing was really different that time. The Takumars became popular early....

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Theov39 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 594	Nice article. I wasn't even aware of the Pentax ES. It deserves to be more well known. Attached Images Last edited by Theov39; 07-04-2021 at 03:22 AM.

07-04-2021, 03:21 AM - 1 Like	#5
Theov39 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 594	The Pentax ES ? A Classic in Transition \| Photo.net Photography Forums

07-04-2021, 04:44 AM - 2 Likes	#6
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	I got a nice ES a few months ago and it's a pleasant camera to use as you would expect from a descendant of the Spotmatics.

07-04-2021, 05:47 AM - 2 Likes	#7
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Looks like a nice camera. The Fuji X-T30 looks so much like this camera. I wonder if Fuji's designers had an ES on the table when they were drafting the design.

07-04-2021, 08:41 AM - 1 Like	#8
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Very engaging article and an excellent testament to the ES!

07-04-2021, 09:01 AM - 3 Likes	#9
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	love the ES and the wonderful glass it uses

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womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	I have a black ES and a "silver" ESII that I use as a pair, the ES with BW film and the ESII with colour. I'm very fond of them.