Pentax A3 Date with Takumar-A Zoom 28–80mm f/3.5–4.5

Pentax A3 Date with Takumar-A Zoom 28–80mm f/3.5–4.5 – 35mm Autofocus SLR Camera Kit

The Pentax A3 Date is a user-friendly 35mm autofocus SLR camera, introduced in the mid-1980s. It features automatic film advance, built-in date imprinting, program and aperture-priority modes, and full compatibility with Pentax K-mount lenses.

Paired with the Takumar-A Zoom 28–80mm f/3.5–4.5, this camera offers great flexibility—covering wide-angle to short telephoto, ideal for landscapes, portraits, and everyday snapshots. The lens is part of the Takumar-A line, which supports program automation when used with compatible Pentax bodies like the A3.

Key Features

• Brand: Pentax

• Model: A3 Date

• Lens: Takumar-A Zoom 28–80mm f/3.5–4.5

• Mount: Pentax K (A-series)

• Focus: Autofocus with manual override

• Exposure Modes: Program, Aperture Priority

• Shutter Speeds: 1/2000s – 2s + Bulb

• Film Advance: Motorized

• Power: 2× AAA batteries (camera), button cell for date

• Made in Japan

Condition

Used – Good condition. The camera has been tested and is fully functional. Light user marks on body and lens. The lens is clean, focus and zoom rings turn smoothly, aperture works correctly.

What’s Included

• Pentax A3 Date camera body

• Takumar-A Zoom 28–80mm f/3.5–4.5 lens