Is the Pentax Spotmatic F?

The Pentax Spotmatic refers to a family of 35mm single-lens reflex cameras manufactured by the Asahi Optical Co. Later models Spotmatic F, Electro Spotmatic, ES, and ESII were capable of open-aperture metering when used with Super Multi Coated (S-M-C) Takumar lenses with an aperture coupling prong in the lens mount.

Is Pentax Asahi a good camera?

This Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP II SLR Camera with Original Takumar 1:1.4/50 Lens is in Very Good Condition. It’s a vintage camera ideal for collectors, but it is in working conditions if you like shooting on film.

How much is a Pentax worth?

Asahi: Pentax K1000

Is the Asahi Pentax Spotmatic F a good camera?

Silky smooth focus and great sharp glass and coatings ahead of their time. Early coatings are very close to later SMC coatings and all have their own character. Great stuff, everyone should shoot a good condition working Spotty at least once in there life, it should be a rite of passage.

Is the Pentax Spotmatic sp II in good condition?

This Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP II SLR Camera with Original Takumar 1:1.4/50 Lens is in Very Good Condition. It’s a vintage camera ideal for collectors, but it is in working conditions if you like shooting on film. Only very minor cosmetic wear. Lens in excellent condition.

What kind of Prime does Pentax Spotmatic F have?

All are high quality, but the cheaper range aims for compactness and relatively modest speeds. In times when f2.8 primes were common, Pentax had some wonderful diminutive f/3.5s. But if you wanted fast over small, you could get a faster-than-normal f/2.5 135 prime, plus some Thorium glass super-fast standards.

What’s the ISO range of the Spotmatic F?

Also, the ISO range is more than adequate (20 to 3200) for basically any use. The Spotmatic F is one of those cameras that is a good choice for any skill level. It’s easy enough to learn it if you’re a novice and capable enough to keep an advanced user happy with their work.