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SteveM · 07-18-2009, 09:50 PM

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I bought a 50 year old Pentax K in "New" shape which I found was perfect for taking older retro B&W pics.... I have a few links to the history of these items....but what it the "going rate"?....where could I buy a black AP body.....or an asahiflex?

Blue · 07-18-2009, 11:04 PM

Asahiflex's can be had from a few places including ebay.

They range from 200-600 depending on condition etc.

Asahiflex IIa Camera instant return mirror 58mm f2.4 le - eBay (item 180262135626 end time Jul-31-09 15:07:19 PDT)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Asahiflex-IIa-35mm-SLR-Camera-w-58mm-135mm-Lens-Filters_W0QQitemZ110407988108QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item19b4d4338c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1|66%3A2|39%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

There's also the tower versions

http://cgi.ebay.com/Asahiflex-IIb-Tower-23-Camera-w-Original-Box_W0QQitemZ200364095340QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item2ea6a1776c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1|66%3A2|39%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Black APs are rare but out there.

SteveM · 07-18-2009, 11:34 PM

Thanks Blue...I missed out on a perfect one for 350... (Still kicking myself). I'd like to hook up to the market that has the rares....and the folks that know them. Form example...I have 2 auto Tak 35mm 2.3's. They are very different...from the lettering on the ring (size of the ring)....which is better..more rare?

Blue · 07-18-2009, 11:55 PM

I missed out on an original Asahiflex a while back thinking it was a IIa or IIb. As far as these lenses from this era, Woof is very knowledgeable. The 35mm f2.3 is available in relatively low numbers, I don't have a good handle on the variations since I have only had a good look at 2 of them.

Were you able to get the "Zebra" 55mm with your K? Of the AP, S, and K, I really like the K in part because of the zebra but also because it has the 1/1000 shutter speed. The S seems to be the most rare of the 3. There has been a couple of APs on fleabay. One seems in good shape but the matching lens has damage on the front ring. One looks like it would be a good user but the shutter needs repaired which means that both are over priced to me.

If either were black, it would change the ball game.

Edit: I just checked my notes on early cameras and I have seen K go between $175 to 508 with the latter being close to mint. This hold true for the Asahiflex, and AP as well. I haven't seen many S to gauge them. The black ones are rare but exist for all of them. Then there is the elusive Pentar bodies from South Africa.

woof · 07-19-2009, 04:16 AM

Originally posted by smc

where could I buy a black AP body...

On that one you'll have to outbid me.

Feel free to steal my Pentax K signature... been meaning to change the image at the end of the tag.

woof!

woof · 07-19-2009, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by Blue

The S seems to be the most rare of the 3. There has been a couple of APs on fleabay.

There were less than 5000 "S" units made.

A nice S with mechanical issues and a rare but somewhat tatty 55mm f/1.8 preset (first I've seen) went on eBay recently for ... well... see for yourself.

1957 ASAHI PENTAX S - Screw Mount - 1: 1.8 f =55 mm - eBay (item 280365966968 end time Jul-16-09 18:34:00 PDT)

woof!

SteveM · 07-19-2009, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Blue

Were you able to get the "Zebra" 55mm with your K?

Yes....my K seems to be near mint and I'm amazed at how advanced those cameras are...

Originally posted by woof

On that one you'll have to outbid me.

Feel free to steal my Pentax K signature... been meaning to change the image at the end of the tag.

woof!

Thanks woof!

Originally posted by woof

There were less than 5000 "S" units made.

A nice S with mechanical issues and a rare but somewhat tatty 55mm f/1.8 preset (first I've seen) went on eBay recently for ... well... see for yourself.

1957 ASAHI PENTAX S - Screw Mount - 1: 1.8 f =55 mm - eBay (item 280365966968 end time Jul-16-09 18:34:00 PDT)

woof!

Yes....I bid on that one...but didn't get it....

séamuis · 07-19-2009, 11:11 AM

Ive been looking for a good Asahiflex myself as well. I really would love to have the fabled m73>m42 adapter that Pentax manufactured for a short period of time, but it seems to be an enigma of sorts.

07-18-2009, 09:50 PM	#1
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Asahiflex and older Pentax? 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. I bought a 50 year old Pentax K in "New" shape which I found was perfect for taking older retro B&W pics.... I have a few links to the history of these items....but what it the "going rate"?....where could I buy a black AP body.....or an asahiflex?

07-19-2009, 04:16 AM	#5
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Originally posted by smc where could I buy a black AP body... On that one you'll have to outbid me. Feel free to steal my Pentax K signature... been meaning to change the image at the end of the tag. woof! Last edited by woof; 07-19-2009 at 04:28 AM.

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07-18-2009, 11:04 PM	#2
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Asahiflex's can be had from a few places including ebay. They range from 200-600 depending on condition etc. Asahiflex IIa Camera instant return mirror 58mm f2.4 le - eBay (item 180262135626 end time Jul-31-09 15:07:19 PDT) http://cgi.ebay.com/Asahiflex-IIa-35mm-SLR-Camera-w-58mm-135mm-Lens-Filters_W0QQitemZ110407988108QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item19b4d4338c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1\|66%3A2\|39%3A1\|293%3A1\|294%3A50 There's also the tower versions http://cgi.ebay.com/Asahiflex-IIb-Tower-23-Camera-w-Original-Box_W0QQitemZ200364095340QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item2ea6a1776c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1\|66%3A2\|39%3A1\|293%3A1\|294%3A50 Black APs are rare but out there.

07-18-2009, 11:34 PM	#3
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294 Original Poster	Thanks Blue...I missed out on a perfect one for 350... (Still kicking myself). I'd like to hook up to the market that has the rares....and the folks that know them. Form example...I have 2 auto Tak 35mm 2.3's. They are very different...from the lettering on the ring (size of the ring)....which is better..more rare?

07-18-2009, 11:55 PM	#4
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I missed out on an original Asahiflex a while back thinking it was a IIa or IIb. As far as these lenses from this era, Woof is very knowledgeable. The 35mm f2.3 is available in relatively low numbers, I don't have a good handle on the variations since I have only had a good look at 2 of them. Were you able to get the "Zebra" 55mm with your K? Of the AP, S, and K, I really like the K in part because of the zebra but also because it has the 1/1000 shutter speed. The S seems to be the most rare of the 3. There has been a couple of APs on fleabay. One seems in good shape but the matching lens has damage on the front ring. One looks like it would be a good user but the shutter needs repaired which means that both are over priced to me. If either were black, it would change the ball game. Edit: I just checked my notes on early cameras and I have seen K go between $175 to 508 with the latter being close to mint. This hold true for the Asahiflex, and AP as well. I haven't seen many S to gauge them. The black ones are rare but exist for all of them. Then there is the elusive Pentar bodies from South Africa.

07-19-2009, 04:24 AM	#6
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Originally posted by Blue The S seems to be the most rare of the 3. There has been a couple of APs on fleabay. There were less than 5000 "S" units made. A nice S with mechanical issues and a rare but somewhat tatty 55mm f/1.8 preset (first I've seen) went on eBay recently for ... well... see for yourself. 1957 ASAHI PENTAX S - Screw Mount - 1: 1.8 f =55 mm - eBay (item 280365966968 end time Jul-16-09 18:34:00 PDT) woof!

07-19-2009, 09:20 AM	#7
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294 Original Poster	Originally posted by Blue Were you able to get the "Zebra" 55mm with your K? Yes....my K seems to be near mint and I'm amazed at how advanced those cameras are... Originally posted by woof On that one you'll have to outbid me. Feel free to steal my Pentax K signature... been meaning to change the image at the end of the tag. woof! Thanks woof! Originally posted by woof There were less than 5000 "S" units made. A nice S with mechanical issues and a rare but somewhat tatty 55mm f/1.8 preset (first I've seen) went on eBay recently for ... well... see for yourself. 1957 ASAHI PENTAX S - Screw Mount - 1: 1.8 f =55 mm - eBay (item 280365966968 end time Jul-16-09 18:34:00 PDT) woof! Yes....I bid on that one...but didn't get it....

07-19-2009, 11:11 AM	#8
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Ive been looking for a good Asahiflex myself as well. I really would love to have the fabled m73>m42 adapter that Pentax manufactured for a short period of time, but it seems to be an enigma of sorts.

Asahiflex and older Pentax?

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