Pentax SMC 50mm F1.7 K-Mount:

Now, what can one say about these legandary lenses? During the 60's and 70's, All Pentax cameras ran off the M42 mount lens system, and it was during this period that the legandary Asahi Pentax Takumar lenses were manufactured. Up to this day, they are sought after for their great qualities, and there is a vibrant market out there for these gems. 

During the 80's, these legendary lenses were continued with bayonet mounts for the K 1000's, ME and ME Super Pentax cameras. We found this to be a fast excellent quality lens, which can stand it's ground against the icons, like the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolars. This lens is sharp wide open, and we have yet to encounter Chroma in any picture. 

Supplied with K-Mount Pentax cameras, availability is reasonable. 

Sample Photos:

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F1.7 1/3200th

F11 1/200th