Pentax ME 35mm

Pentax ME 35mm SLR Kit with SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 - Good Condition | Classic Compact Japanese Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime

The Pentax ME paired with the SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 is a beautifully matched and highly capable 35mm film kit from Pentax's celebrated ME series — one of the most compact and elegantly designed SLR systems ever produced. The Pentax ME is a landmark camera in SLR history — remarkably compact and lightweight for a full-featured SLR, it delivers Aperture Priority automatic exposure in a body small enough to slip into a jacket pocket. Built around the Pentax K mount, it gives access to a vast range of Pentax K mount lenses across decades of production. The SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 is the natural partner — one of the smallest and most elegant 50mm lenses ever made, delivering fast, sharp, and beautifully rendering results with Pentax's legendary Super Multi Coating. Together they form a wonderfully compact and capable film system. Serial numbers: Body SR 1239430 / Lens SR 3372380.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• Pentax K mount — compatible with a vast range of K mount lenses across decades
• Remarkably compact and lightweight — one of the smallest SLR kits ever produced
• Fast f/1.7 aperture for excellent low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• Aperture Priority automatic exposure for easy and accurate results
• SMC (Super Multi Coating) for outstanding contrast, colour accuracy, and flare resistance
• TTL centre-weighted metering for consistent and accurate exposures
• Solid and well-built construction of the highest quality

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 ME with an M-series 50mm f/1.7 is one of the most satisfying compact film kits you can own. The ME is remarkably small for a full-featured SLR, the aperture priority automation is smooth and reliable, and the SMC Pentax-M 50mm renders with a natural warmth and sharpness that is immediately recognisable. A genuinely special combination that deserves to be shot."

What's Included

• Pentax ME camera body
• SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 lens
• Front and rear lens caps
• Body cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pentax (Asahi Optical Co.)
• Model: ME with SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7
• Serial Number (Body): SR 1239430
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 3372380
• Mount: Pentax K
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 8s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 12–1600
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.86x magnification, 92% coverage
• 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: 6 elements in 5 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 131 x 83 x 49mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 390g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition