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ctrout · 05-20-2017, 11:13 PM

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Not mine but I thought that I would post this for any of you out there who are collectors. There is a pretty rare M42 body in nice working condition that just popped up on ebay. It's an SB2, a version of the S3 I think, that was, according to one source, only sold on Japanese military bases. You may never see one of these for sale again. If I had the cash, it would be in my collection.

Asahi Pentax SB2 with Takumar 55mm f2 Rare Works EX+ | eBay

Adam · 05-20-2017, 11:25 PM

Do you have a link?

ctrout · 05-20-2017, 11:35 PM

Just type Pentax SB2 into the search bar on ebay and it's the only thing that will show up.

g026r · 05-20-2017, 11:46 PM

Asahi Pentax SB2 with Takumar 55mm f2 Rare Works EX+ | eBay

ctrout · 05-21-2017, 12:50 PM

Well, it's sold already. Was it someone here that got it?

**Baard-Einar** · 05-21-2017, 02:38 PM

Uh, I've been following that camera for months, the seller startet out a bit steep, I tried to give him an offer, but all he said was Sorry. Not a single word more. Hehe. An sb2 was sold last week to a fellow forum member for 140$ so this going for 215 is high.

Well hope the buyer is happy ��

I'll keep looking.

**gordon_l34** · 06-09-2017, 01:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Hi All,

It has a new home in Australia and is in excellent condition!

Regards.

ctrout · 06-09-2017, 02:18 PM

Glad to see that someone here was able to get it.

Wild Mark · 08-24-2017, 02:53 AM

And another is making its way to Australia

Asahi Pentax SB2 shutter All Works EX++

**Baard-Einar** · 08-25-2017, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

And another is making its way to Australia

Asahi Pentax SB2 shutter All Works EX++

That one looks really clean! Good luck with your "new" SB2. Wow.

Aussies are gathering or hoarding all the SB2 out there.

Wild Mark · 08-25-2017, 03:27 AM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Aussies are gathering or hoarding all the SB2 out there.

It would seem so. Question to all interested. How many are there of this camera? I cannot find any information on production numbers. It is not even mentioned in the Pentax M42 bible

dsmithhfx · 08-25-2017, 06:47 AM

"This very rare SB2 was, as its elder cousin SB, sold only in japanese military camps. As the SB was a S2/S1 special version, the SB2 was a S3 version with shutter time to 1/1000 and prepared for the Light Meter."

Asahi Pentax 1957-64 - www.pentax-slr.com

05-20-2017, 11:13 PM	#1
ctrout Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 444	Pentax SB2 for you collectors Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Not mine but I thought that I would post this for any of you out there who are collectors. There is a pretty rare M42 body in nice working condition that just popped up on ebay. It's an SB2, a version of the S3 I think, that was, according to one source, only sold on Japanese military bases. You may never see one of these for sale again. If I had the cash, it would be in my collection. Asahi Pentax SB2 with Takumar 55mm f2 Rare Works EX+ \| eBay

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ctrout Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 444 Original Poster	Just type Pentax SB2 into the search bar on ebay and it's the only thing that will show up.

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ctrout Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 444 Original Poster	Well, it's sold already. Was it someone here that got it?

05-21-2017, 02:38 PM	#6
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Uh, I've been following that camera for months, the seller startet out a bit steep, I tried to give him an offer, but all he said was Sorry. Not a single word more. Hehe. An sb2 was sold last week to a fellow forum member for 140$ so this going for 215 is high. Well hope the buyer is happy �� I'll keep looking.

06-09-2017, 01:21 PM - 2 Likes	#7
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Hi All, It has a new home in Australia and is in excellent condition! Regards.

06-09-2017, 02:18 PM	#8
ctrout Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 444 Original Poster	Glad to see that someone here was able to get it.

08-24-2017, 02:53 AM	#9
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	And another is making its way to Australia Asahi Pentax SB2 shutter All Works EX++

08-25-2017, 01:55 AM	#10
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by Wild Mark And another is making its way to Australia Asahi Pentax SB2 shutter All Works EX++ That one looks really clean! Good luck with your "new" SB2. Wow. Aussies are gathering or hoarding all the SB2 out there.

08-25-2017, 03:27 AM	#11
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Aussies are gathering or hoarding all the SB2 out there. It would seem so. Question to all interested. How many are there of this camera? I cannot find any information on production numbers. It is not even mentioned in the Pentax M42 bible

08-25-2017, 06:47 AM	#12
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,155	"This very rare SB2 was, as its elder cousin SB, sold only in japanese military camps. As the SB was a S2/S1 special version, the SB2 was a S3 version with shutter time to 1/1000 and prepared for the Light Meter." Asahi Pentax 1957-64 - www.pentax-slr.com

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