Introduce your... film Pentax!

LesDMess · 03-30-2013, 12:38 PM

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After reading the MX review in the May 1979 Popular Photography magazine, I had to get the matching 40mm f2.8 pancake lens that was also reviewed very favorably.

zantaphia · 03-31-2013, 03:58 AM

Hi.

I stumbled on a ME yesterday, it needed a new home, so I bought it!

From left:
SPII and Super Takumar 50/1.4
KM and Chinon 135/2.8
MX and M40/2.8
ME and M50/1.4

(oops, I almost forget, I have a black MX coming in the mail also!)

**k0og** · 04-02-2013, 02:36 PM

Well, it happened again...

This time I was browsing the 'bay for a cheap Super-Takumar 55mm f2 to pair with one of my un-lensed Spotmatic bodies, with the intention of reselling the kit (I figured it would sell better with a lens).

I came across this H1a and S-T 55mm f2 with strap and case - and WON it for $10.50 (well, $20.50 with shipping - but still a good deal)! I just bought an H1a, and love it - but really??? Another?

Now I still have a body without a lens, no matter how I look at it.

The insidious disease infects me...

What am I going to do? Will it ever stop?

-Joe-

**k0og** · 04-02-2013, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

After reading the MX review in the May 1979 Popular Photography magazine, I had to get the matching 40mm f2.8 pancake lens that was also reviewed very favorably.

I also have a black MX with M 40mm f2.8, and it's a sweet little operator!

-Joe-

LesDMess · 04-02-2013, 05:19 PM

Yeah the small lenses with the small bodies is really very cool.

Maybe the Fish-Eye-Takumar 18mm F11 would be more of a match to the 40mm f2.8 in size but the 17mm F4 is a also very good and compact . . .

unixrevolution · 04-03-2013, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Yeah the small lenses with the small bodies is really very cool.

Maybe the Fish-Eye-Takumar 18mm F11 would be more of a match to the 40mm f2.8 in size but the 17mm F4 is a also very good and compact . . .

You guys are going to make me buy an M 40/2.8.

Arjay Bee · 04-03-2013, 06:39 AM

M40 looks good on the big bodies too:
Digital camera with analogue lens sorry:

And then on a camera from before the M series:

Last edited by Arjay Bee; 04-03-2013 at 06:53 AM. Reason: added pic

**Kerrowdown** · 04-03-2013, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by 48548

My new addition...

Oh my, a red LX...

Don't let mine see yours with it's red racing leathers on, mine will be so jealous.

wombat2go · 04-03-2013, 06:56 AM

A versatile -M kit for travel.
All period correct and all fits in the 2004 holster bag.
I could have bought it all new in 1980 but I got an ME Super + Kit and a ski-boat instead!
The catalog is from 1980.

John Poirier · 04-03-2013, 07:48 PM

This is what I was working with today, using FP4. The K 85-210/4.5 is an interesting oddity. Excellent image quality, especially for its period, but awkward due to large size and limited close focusing. It only focuses to 12 feet, except with its supplied diopter. I use it once in a while for fun. I find the K2 quite pleasant to use- a very solid basic camera.

LesDMess · 04-04-2013, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

M40 looks good on the big bodies too:
Digital camera with analogue lens sorry:

And then on a camera from before the M series:

That looks cool but it didn't even dawn on me to put a lens shade on the pancake lens!
Probably because I am thinking minimum packaging but also that Pop Photo review rated it as having the all time low for flare of any lens tested to date - May 1975!

SteveM · 04-05-2013, 08:14 PM

Nice looking kit John.....I remember drooling over Pentax zooms when I was a kid but could never afford them....

**arnold** · 04-05-2013, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by k0og

Well, it happened again...

This time I was browsing the 'bay for a cheap Super-Takumar 55mm f2 to pair with one of my un-lensed Spotmatic bodies, with the intention of reselling the kit (I figured it would sell better with a lens).

I came across this H1a and S-T 55mm f2 with strap and case - and WON it for $10.50 (well, $20.50 with shipping - but still a good deal)! I just bought an H1a, and love it - but really??? Another?

Now I still have a body without a lens, no matter how I look at it.

The insidious disease infects me...

What am I going to do? Will it ever stop?

-Joe-

That is a steal! Well done. I can't get enough of these early machines. Their quality is superb.

Arjay Bee · 04-06-2013, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

That looks cool but it didn't even dawn on me to put a lens shade on the pancake lens!
Probably because I am thinking minimum packaging but also that Pop Photo review rated it as having the all time low for flare of any lens tested to date - May 1975!

The rubber hood provides a little protection against knocks and increases contrast (hopefully).

Pentikonian · 04-08-2013, 01:35 PM - **1 Like**

Updated photo to go with an updated kit. Sold the FA 45, and picked up an A 35 and FA 45-85. Kit now complete, just need to get out and use it more.

04-02-2013, 02:36 PM	#2418
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	The Insidious Disease... Well, it happened again... This time I was browsing the 'bay for a cheap Super-Takumar 55mm f2 to pair with one of my un-lensed Spotmatic bodies, with the intention of reselling the kit (I figured it would sell better with a lens). I came across this H1a and S-T 55mm f2 with strap and case - and WON it for $10.50 (well, $20.50 with shipping - but still a good deal)! I just bought an H1a, and love it - but really??? Another? Now I still have a body without a lens, no matter how I look at it. The insidious disease infects me... What am I going to do? Will it ever stop? -Joe-

04-03-2013, 07:48 PM	#2425
John Poirier Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gabriola Island Posts: 619	This is what I was working with today, using FP4. The K 85-210/4.5 is an interesting oddity. Excellent image quality, especially for its period, but awkward due to large size and limited close focusing. It only focuses to 12 feet, except with its supplied diopter. I use it once in a while for fun. I find the K2 quite pleasant to use- a very solid basic camera. Last edited by John Poirier; 04-03-2013 at 07:55 PM. Reason: clarity

04-08-2013, 01:35 PM - 1 Like	#2430
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Updated photo to go with an updated kit. Sold the FA 45, and picked up an A 35 and FA 45-85. Kit now complete, just need to get out and use it more. Last edited by Pentikonian; 01-15-2014 at 07:47 AM.

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03-30-2013, 12:38 PM	#2416
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	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. After reading the MX review in the May 1979 Popular Photography magazine, I had to get the matching 40mm f2.8 pancake lens that was also reviewed very favorably.

04-02-2013, 02:40 PM	#2419
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	Originally posted by LesDMess After reading the MX review in the May 1979 Popular Photography magazine, I had to get the matching 40mm f2.8 pancake lens that was also reviewed very favorably. I also have a black MX with M 40mm f2.8, and it's a sweet little operator! -Joe-

04-02-2013, 05:19 PM	#2420
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Yeah the small lenses with the small bodies is really very cool. Maybe the Fish-Eye-Takumar 18mm F11 would be more of a match to the 40mm f2.8 in size but the 17mm F4 is a also very good and compact . . .

04-03-2013, 05:39 AM	#2421
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by LesDMess Yeah the small lenses with the small bodies is really very cool. Maybe the Fish-Eye-Takumar 18mm F11 would be more of a match to the 40mm f2.8 in size but the 17mm F4 is a also very good and compact . . . You guys are going to make me buy an M 40/2.8.

04-03-2013, 06:39 AM	#2422
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	M40 looks good on the big bodies too: Digital camera with analogue lens sorry: And then on a camera from before the M series: Last edited by Arjay Bee; 04-03-2013 at 06:53 AM. Reason: added pic

04-03-2013, 06:44 AM	#2423
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by 48548 My new addition... Oh my, a red LX... Don't let mine see yours with it's red racing leathers on, mine will be so jealous.

04-04-2013, 06:59 PM	#2426
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Arjay Bee M40 looks good on the big bodies too: Digital camera with analogue lens sorry: And then on a camera from before the M series: That looks cool but it didn't even dawn on me to put a lens shade on the pancake lens! Probably because I am thinking minimum packaging but also that Pop Photo review rated it as having the all time low for flare of any lens tested to date - May 1975!

04-05-2013, 08:14 PM	#2427
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Nice looking kit John.....I remember drooling over Pentax zooms when I was a kid but could never afford them....

04-05-2013, 10:57 PM	#2428
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by k0og Well, it happened again... This time I was browsing the 'bay for a cheap Super-Takumar 55mm f2 to pair with one of my un-lensed Spotmatic bodies, with the intention of reselling the kit (I figured it would sell better with a lens). I came across this H1a and S-T 55mm f2 with strap and case - and WON it for $10.50 (well, $20.50 with shipping - but still a good deal)! I just bought an H1a, and love it - but really??? Another? Now I still have a body without a lens, no matter how I look at it. The insidious disease infects me... What am I going to do? Will it ever stop? -Joe- That is a steal! Well done. I can't get enough of these early machines. Their quality is superb.

04-06-2013, 04:48 AM	#2429
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by LesDMess That looks cool but it didn't even dawn on me to put a lens shade on the pancake lens! Probably because I am thinking minimum packaging but also that Pop Photo review rated it as having the all time low for flare of any lens tested to date - May 1975! The rubber hood provides a little protection against knocks and increases contrast (hopefully).