Pentax, Asahi ES II black + Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 1,8/55mm | アナログカメラ

PENTAX ES II (Black) + Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 55mm f/1.8 — Classic Early-1970s Japanese SLR, M42 Mount, Made in Japan

This is a beautiful black-bodied PENTAX ES II paired with the legendary Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 55mm f/1.8 lens. The ES II was Asahi Optical's flagship aperture-priority AE SLR of the early 1970s, building on the success of the original Electro Spotmatic with refinements in metering accuracy and reliability. The black body is the more sought-after variant among collectors.

Specifications
- Type: 35mm SLR
- Mount: M42 screw mount (with open-aperture metering pin)
- Shutter: Electronically-controlled vertical metal focal-plane, 8 s – 1/1000 s + B
- Exposure modes: Aperture-priority AE + Manual
- Metering: TTL CdS center-weighted, full-aperture
- ISO: ASA 20 – 3200
- Flash: Hot shoe + FP/X PC sync, X-sync 1/60 s
- Features: Self-timer, mirror lock-up, exposure compensation, depth-of-field preview
- Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism, 0.88x magnification
- Lens: Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:1.8/55, 6 elements in 5 groups, 7-layer SMC coating
- Lens aperture: f/1.8 – f/16
- Min focus: 0.45 m
- Filter size: 49 mm
- Lens serial: 4859860
- Battery: 6V 4LR44 / PX28 / 4SR44 (NOT included)
- Year: ES II 1973-1977; SMC TAKUMAR 55mm f/1.8 1971-1972
- Made in Japan

Condition
- Good vintage condition with light cosmetic wear (minor paint loss on edges as shown in photos)
- Manual shutter speeds confirmed working (tested at 1/60, 1/1000, B)
- Mirror returns properly, film advance lever smooth
- Lens optics clear, aperture blades clean and snappy
- Lens AUTO/MAN switch fixed in AUTO position — no impact on shooting; works perfectly in aperture-priority and manual exposure modes
- Aperture-priority AE behavior is unreliable — sold as a manual-operation camera
- Leatherette in good condition, viewfinder clear

Accessories: none (battery not included)

Shipping
- Japan Post Small Packet with tracking
- Ship to Catawiki-registered address only
- No shipping to Russia
- Italy: longer delivery time
- Portugal: higher shipping fee
- Buyer pays all import duties / VAT / customs fees
- No refunds for customs-related issues

Payment & dispatch: ship within 3 business days after payment confirmation.

A great M42 system camera with one of the sharpest standard lenses Asahi ever produced. Perfect for collectors and film photographers who enjoy manual exposure with a classic Japanese SLR.