Pentax A3 35mm SLR Kit with SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7

Pentax A3 35mm SLR Kit with SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 - Good Condition | Classic Japanese Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime and Manuals

The Pentax A3 paired with the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 makes for a complete and capable 35mm film kit from Pentax's respected A-series lineup. The A3 — known as the P3 in some markets — is a lightweight and practical autofocus SLR offering Program and Manual exposure modes in a compact and ergonomic body. Built around the Pentax K mount, it gives access to a vast range of Pentax K mount lenses. The SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 is a superb fast standard prime from Pentax's celebrated A-series lens lineup — delivering exceptional sharpness, beautiful background separation, and the natural Pentax rendering quality that photographers worldwide seek out. The original manuals are included making this a particularly complete example. Serial numbers: Body SR 3034965 / Lens SR 1808492.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• Pentax K mount — compatible with a vast range of Pentax K mount lenses
• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• Fast f/1.7 maximum aperture for outstanding low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• SMC (Super Multi-Coated) Pentax optics — exceptional contrast, colour accuracy, and flare resistance
• Program and Manual exposure modes
• Compact and lightweight body — comfortable to handle and carry
• Original manuals included — a particularly complete example

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order; lens elements clean with no fungus, haze, or significant dust
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all modes; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; aperture blades clean and snappy; K mount connection clean and secure

"The Pentax A3 with the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 is a thoroughly enjoyable and capable film kit. The A-series 50mm f/1.7 is one of those lenses that Pentax photographers seek out with genuine enthusiasm — the SMC coating delivers outstanding contrast and colour accuracy, and the f/1.7 aperture gives you beautiful subject separation at portrait distances. With original manuals included this is a particularly complete and well-preserved find."

What's Included

• Pentax A3 camera body
• SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 lens
• Original manuals

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pentax
• Model: A3 with SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7
• Serial Number (Body): SR 3034965
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 1808492
• Mount: Pentax K
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Program, Manual
• Metering: Centre-weighted TTL
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: DX-coded, ISO 25–1600
• Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/1.7
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 133 x 86 x 51mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 390g (without battery)
• Type: SLR Film Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition