Originally posted by AmirYalchi I was looking to by a MX, trough my search for a MX I found a K2 in a very good condition an on a good deal. I was wondering how much better MX is than the K2? (if it is). People are saying that ASA ring around the mount is problematic sometimes and this fact that the K2 is not a completely mechanical camera like MX is another reluctant factor I got. how reliable is the K2? does really larger viewfinder in the MX noticeable?
I think if you were shopping for these two 40 years ago, there would be a different set of quantifiable answers...
I think I've read that the K2 can occasionally be difficult to repair due to a lack of parts (I can't remember if that was the K2 or the newer one).
But there are fans of the larger body, and there are reasons you might want auto exposure.
I love the big viewfinder of the MX, but after it was pointed out, it does sometimes take longer to compose a photo because the viewfinder is so large...
If it came down to a fantastic deal on one vs. regular price on the other, I think I could be happy with either one and would probably shop by price.
For a film camera supplementing a digital for the occasional hobby work, either will make a fine choice.
-Eric