Asahiflex - Collecting a gem

Paul Ewins · 04-14-2019, 05:59 AM

No, I spoke too soon. That's another one I need. Also found that there is a Penta Asahiflex H2 compared to my plain Asahiflex H2 so I'm back to needing two more to complete the set.

**Baard-Einar** · 04-16-2019, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by Paul Ewins

No, I spoke too soon. That's another one I need. Also found that there is a Penta Asahiflex H2 compared to my plain Asahiflex H2 so I'm back to needing two more to complete the set.

There was even a Asahi Penta sold recently. it was a Asahi S with the Asahi Penta top. Never seen one before, nor have I ever seen it discussed. I've heard of the Asahi Penta K. You can tell by the speed dial.

Photos from eBay.

**Baard-Einar** · 04-26-2019, 03:21 AM - **2 Likes**

This week I recived a lens from a fellow member here on pf.

It is the only wide angle lens available to the m37 mount back in the days, the Fujitar 35mm f2.5.

These were made by Fujita Kogaku Kikai and you can find them branded Tower as well as Fujitar. Possibly the first retrofocus lens in the world. It is found in various mounts like m37, m42, m39 Exacta. The lens will have engraving on the rear stating which mount it is for. Mine says it is for Asahiflex IIA IIB.

**Baard-Einar** · 04-26-2019, 03:40 AM - **5 Likes**

Just to show off a bit...

Left to right:

Asahiflex IIB with Fujtar 35mm
Asahiflex I with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 50mm f3.5
Asahiflex IIA with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 58mm f2.4
Asahiflex IIA with Asahi Takmuar 83mm f1.9 (m42 mount!)
Asahiflex IA with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 100mm f3.5
Asahiflex IIB with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 135mm f3.5
Asahiflex IIA with Asahiflex Bellows and Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 50mm f3.5

Attached Images

**sergysergy** · 04-26-2019, 04:14 AM - **1 Like**

what a beautiful collection!

Ehpem · 04-26-2019, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

This week I recived a lens from a fellow member here on pf.

It is the only wide angle lens available to the m37 mount back in the days, the Fujitar 35mm f2.5.

These were made by Fujita Kogaku Kikai and you can find them branded Tower as well as Fujitar. Possibly the first retrofocus lens in the world. It is found in various mounts like m37, m42, m39 Exacta. The lens will have engraving on the rear stating which mount it is for. Mine says it is for Asahiflex IIA IIB.

I am so glad it has arrived in one piece, and fills a gap in your collection! I can't think of a better home for that lens. EDIT: And the bellowscope too!

**Baard-Einar** · 04-27-2019, 03:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ehpem

I am so glad it has arrived in one piece, and fills a gap in your collection! I can't think of a better home for that lens. EDIT: And the bellowscope too!

Yes, and the belllows as well, not to forget.

Thanks again.

**Baard-Einar** · 05-21-2019, 06:54 AM - **1 Like**

The Asahiflex flash has been on my wish list for a long time. I found one in Hungary, of all places, and it arrived today, and I woud say it looks really nice.

The mounting bracket is missing, does anyone have one and can share the measurements and some detailed images of it please? maybe I can find it or have one made.

Is it possible to source the bulbes for these somewhere?

Thanks.

**sergysergy** · 05-21-2019, 07:59 AM - **1 Like**

Your collection doesn't stop growing! Beautiful flash.

Ehpem · 05-22-2019, 09:13 AM - **1 Like**

Not sure if I am allowed to promote a sale but I have posted my IIa and IIb parts body with case, 58 mm lens and lens hood in the marketplace.

Don Bell · 09-05-2019, 08:49 AM

Is this thread re Asahiflex still active?

womble · 09-05-2019, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Don Bell

Is this thread re Asahiflex still active?

It is now... 🤔

**sergysergy** · 09-05-2019, 02:21 PM

It is, please contribute

**Baard-Einar** · 09-12-2019, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by Don Bell

Is this thread re Asahiflex still active?

Yes sure is

**Baard-Einar** · 10-02-2019, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

Today this beauty of a camera arrived. I bought it on eBay and shipped via Eric H for some TLC and CLA.

As always Eric deliver nice work, and everything as agreed. We are lucky to have such a skilled expert that can take care of our cameras.

This is the first Tower-branded Asahiflex in my collection. It is based on the Asahiflex IIB (model I) that was made between Nov 1954 and Feb 1955. About 11 000 Asahiflex IIB were made in this short production run.
The Tower 23 was sold with Takumar f3.5 50mm. The same camera was branded Tower 23 if had the Takumar f2.4 58mm lens.

04-16-2019, 05:56 AM	#122
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul Ewins No, I spoke too soon. That's another one I need. Also found that there is a Penta Asahiflex H2 compared to my plain Asahiflex H2 so I'm back to needing two more to complete the set. There was even a Asahi Penta sold recently. it was a Asahi S with the Asahi Penta top. Never seen one before, nor have I ever seen it discussed. I've heard of the Asahi Penta K. You can tell by the speed dial. Photos from eBay. Attached Images

04-26-2019, 03:21 AM - 2 Likes	#123
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964 Original Poster	New lens to my collection This week I recived a lens from a fellow member here on pf. It is the only wide angle lens available to the m37 mount back in the days, the Fujitar 35mm f2.5. These were made by Fujita Kogaku Kikai and you can find them branded Tower as well as Fujitar. Possibly the first retrofocus lens in the world. It is found in various mounts like m37, m42, m39 Exacta. The lens will have engraving on the rear stating which mount it is for. Mine says it is for Asahiflex IIA IIB. Attached Images

04-26-2019, 03:40 AM - 5 Likes	#124
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964 Original Poster	My Asahiflex family in m37 mount Just to show off a bit... Left to right: Asahiflex IIB with Fujtar 35mm Asahiflex I with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 50mm f3.5 Asahiflex IIA with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 58mm f2.4 Asahiflex IIA with Asahi Takmuar 83mm f1.9 (m42 mount!) Asahiflex IA with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 100mm f3.5 Asahiflex IIB with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 135mm f3.5 Asahiflex IIA with Asahiflex Bellows and Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 50mm f3.5 Attached Images

05-21-2019, 06:54 AM - 1 Like	#128
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964 Original Poster	Flash The Asahiflex flash has been on my wish list for a long time. I found one in Hungary, of all places, and it arrived today, and I woud say it looks really nice. The mounting bracket is missing, does anyone have one and can share the measurements and some detailed images of it please? maybe I can find it or have one made. Is it possible to source the bulbes for these somewhere? Thanks. Attached Images

10-02-2019, 12:57 PM - 1 Like	#135
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964 Original Poster	Today this beauty of a camera arrived. I bought it on eBay and shipped via Eric H for some TLC and CLA. As always Eric deliver nice work, and everything as agreed. We are lucky to have such a skilled expert that can take care of our cameras. This is the first Tower-branded Asahiflex in my collection. It is based on the Asahiflex IIB (model I) that was made between Nov 1954 and Feb 1955. About 11 000 Asahiflex IIB were made in this short production run. The Tower 23 was sold with Takumar f3.5 50mm. The same camera was branded Tower 23 if had the Takumar f2.4 58mm lens. Attached Images

04-14-2019, 05:59 AM	#121
Paul Ewins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 274	No, I spoke too soon. That's another one I need. Also found that there is a Penta Asahiflex H2 compared to my plain Asahiflex H2 so I'm back to needing two more to complete the set.

04-26-2019, 04:14 AM - 1 Like	#125
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	what a beautiful collection!

04-26-2019, 03:46 PM	#126
Ehpem Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 49	Originally posted by Baard-Einar This week I recived a lens from a fellow member here on pf. It is the only wide angle lens available to the m37 mount back in the days, the Fujitar 35mm f2.5. These were made by Fujita Kogaku Kikai and you can find them branded Tower as well as Fujitar. Possibly the first retrofocus lens in the world. It is found in various mounts like m37, m42, m39 Exacta. The lens will have engraving on the rear stating which mount it is for. Mine says it is for Asahiflex IIA IIB. I am so glad it has arrived in one piece, and fills a gap in your collection! I can't think of a better home for that lens. EDIT: And the bellowscope too!

04-27-2019, 03:51 PM - 1 Like	#127
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ehpem I am so glad it has arrived in one piece, and fills a gap in your collection! I can't think of a better home for that lens. EDIT: And the bellowscope too! Yes, and the belllows as well, not to forget. Thanks again.

05-21-2019, 07:59 AM - 1 Like	#129
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	Your collection doesn't stop growing! Beautiful flash.

05-22-2019, 09:13 AM - 1 Like	#130
Ehpem Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 49	Not sure if I am allowed to promote a sale but I have posted my IIa and IIb parts body with case, 58 mm lens and lens hood in the marketplace.

09-05-2019, 08:49 AM	#131
Don Bell New Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1	Is this thread re Asahiflex still active?

09-05-2019, 02:16 PM	#132
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by Don Bell Is this thread re Asahiflex still active? It is now... 🤔

09-05-2019, 02:21 PM	#133
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	It is, please contribute

09-12-2019, 07:02 AM	#134
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964 Original Poster	Originally posted by Don Bell Is this thread re Asahiflex still active? Yes sure is

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