Spot the matic. Which one is different?

ppohja · 09-19-2017, 10:58 AM

Something silly while avoiding work.

Spot the one guy who's different than everybody else. Post your explanation and let's see what we have.

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Wasp · 09-19-2017, 11:08 AM

Uhm, the second one from left is not branded Asahi Pentax?

timw4mail · 09-19-2017, 11:08 AM

The second from the left is a Cosina, the rest are (Asahi) Pentax.

**Alex645** · 09-19-2017, 11:36 AM

The camera that is the most different is the one that took the shot; a Hasselblad My Moto Z cell phone camera. (mic drop)

**sergysergy** · 09-19-2017, 12:02 PM

It depends on what you are looking for:
All of them are Pentax except 2
All of them have self timers except 1
All of them are black except 3
All of them have non-Asahi lenses except 1

timw4mail · 09-19-2017, 01:51 PM

The ES doesn't have a mechanical lever self-timer.

ripper2860 · 09-19-2017, 01:55 PM

^^^ Ditto

Topsy · 09-19-2017, 06:14 PM

#3 has no strap attached
#2 has the self timer mounted lower
#3 is sexiest (okay, it simply stands out the most, but the lens look sweet from this angle!)

g026r · 09-19-2017, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by Topsy

#3 is sexiest (okay, it simply stands out the most, but the lens look sweet from this angle!)

It's something East German, but I can't quite make out what it is.

#1 Takumar 105/2.8.
#2 Auto Weltblick 35mm. (Not sure on aperture.)
#3, see above.
#4 Guessing it's a Meyer Orestegon 29/2.8, based on the fact it doesn't look quite like the next one, which is...
#5 Meyer Lydith 30/3.5.

Which would also give differences of:
#1: telephoto, made in Japan lens*
#2: auto aperture, only rebadged lens

* #2 is quite likely also made in Japan but it's impossible to say 100% as no one has ever conclusively determined who made the Weltblick lenses.

ppohja · 09-19-2017, 11:57 PM

Hehe yeah, sorry about the pic quality. That's what Hasselblads do.

Lenses are:
1. Takumar 105/2.8
2. Auto Weltblick 35/1.8
3. E.Ludwig Meritar 50/2.8
4. Meyer Lydith 30/3.5
5. Meyer Lydith 30/3.5

**WPRESTO** · 09-20-2017, 04:44 AM

And among the myriad of distinctions already listed, #3 is the only one that might be sporting a big rubber eye cup. Hard to tell for certain if it's a cup or just something propping up the camera. It certainly is a not a Pentax accessory cup which were much smaller.

g026r · 09-20-2017, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by ppohja

Lenses are:
1. Takumar 105/2.8
2. Auto Weltblick 35/1.8
3. E.Ludwig Meritar 50/2.8
4. Meyer Lydith 30/3.5
5. Meyer Lydith 30/3.5

Ah. I was wrong on #4. For some reason I thought it was different than #5.

(And I thought #3 might be a Meritar as it looks like my copy, but then decided it must be a wide-angle.

)

ppohja · 09-22-2017, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

And among the myriad of distinctions already listed, #3 is the only one that might be sporting a big rubber eye cup. Hard to tell for certain if it's a cup or just something propping up the camera. It certainly is a not a Pentax accessory cup which were much smaller.

Hehe it's the 105mm's lens hood, placed undereath to give some angle to the camera.

**WPRESTO** · 09-22-2017, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by ppohja

Hehe it's the 105mm's lens hood, placed undereath to give some angle to the camera.

I did wonder, as indicated in the post, if it might be something propping up the camera. Back when the Spotmatic was Asahi's flagship, very large aftermarket eyecups were available, although I cannot recall what brand name was applied.

**ChrisPlatt** · 09-22-2017, 05:00 PM - **1 Like**

The one on the extreme right is actually the forthcoming Pentax Digital Spotmatic.

Chris

09-19-2017, 07:47 PM	#9
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by Topsy #3 is sexiest (okay, it simply stands out the most, but the lens look sweet from this angle!) It's something East German, but I can't quite make out what it is. #1 Takumar 105/2.8. #2 Auto Weltblick 35mm. (Not sure on aperture.) #3, see above. #4 Guessing it's a Meyer Orestegon 29/2.8, based on the fact it doesn't look quite like the next one, which is... #5 Meyer Lydith 30/3.5. Which would also give differences of: #1: telephoto, made in Japan lens* #2: auto aperture, only rebadged lens * #2 is quite likely also made in Japan but it's impossible to say 100% as no one has ever conclusively determined who made the Weltblick lenses. Last edited by g026r; 09-19-2017 at 11:20 PM.

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Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	The camera that is the most different is the one that took the shot; a Hasselblad My Moto Z cell phone camera. (mic drop)

09-19-2017, 12:02 PM	#5
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,170	It depends on what you are looking for: All of them are Pentax except 2 All of them have self timers except 1 All of them are black except 3 All of them have non-Asahi lenses except 1

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timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	The ES doesn't have a mechanical lever self-timer.

09-19-2017, 01:55 PM	#7
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890	^^^ Ditto

09-19-2017, 06:14 PM	#8
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	#3 has no strap attached #2 has the self timer mounted lower #3 is sexiest (okay, it simply stands out the most, but the lens look sweet from this angle!)

09-19-2017, 11:57 PM	#10
ppohja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 194 Original Poster	Hehe yeah, sorry about the pic quality. That's what Hasselblads do. Lenses are: 1. Takumar 105/2.8 2. Auto Weltblick 35/1.8 3. E.Ludwig Meritar 50/2.8 4. Meyer Lydith 30/3.5 5. Meyer Lydith 30/3.5

09-20-2017, 04:44 AM	#11
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	And among the myriad of distinctions already listed, #3 is the only one that might be sporting a big rubber eye cup. Hard to tell for certain if it's a cup or just something propping up the camera. It certainly is a not a Pentax accessory cup which were much smaller.

09-20-2017, 07:38 AM	#12
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by ppohja Lenses are: 1. Takumar 105/2.8 2. Auto Weltblick 35/1.8 3. E.Ludwig Meritar 50/2.8 4. Meyer Lydith 30/3.5 5. Meyer Lydith 30/3.5 Ah. I was wrong on #4. For some reason I thought it was different than #5. (And I thought #3 might be a Meritar as it looks like my copy, but then decided it must be a wide-angle. )

09-22-2017, 11:35 AM	#13
ppohja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 194 Original Poster	Originally posted by WPRESTO And among the myriad of distinctions already listed, #3 is the only one that might be sporting a big rubber eye cup. Hard to tell for certain if it's a cup or just something propping up the camera. It certainly is a not a Pentax accessory cup which were much smaller. Hehe it's the 105mm's lens hood, placed undereath to give some angle to the camera.

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by ppohja Hehe it's the 105mm's lens hood, placed undereath to give some angle to the camera. I did wonder, as indicated in the post, if it might be something propping up the camera. Back when the Spotmatic was Asahi's flagship, very large aftermarket eyecups were available, although I cannot recall what brand name was applied.

09-22-2017, 05:00 PM - 1 Like	#15
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	The one on the extreme right is actually the forthcoming Pentax Digital Spotmatic. Chris