Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP II + 50mm f/1.4 Lens – Working Shutter – Faults Declared

DESCRIPTION

Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP II 35mm M42‑mount SLR film camera, supplied with a 50mm f/1.4 Takumar lens. The camera’s shutter and mechanical functions have been tested and working. The meter could not be tested because the battery cover is stuck on. The lens is optically clear but has received a heavy knock to the front, and the beauty ring is missing. A fully declared user‑grade kit suitable for manual‑exposure shooting or repair.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Good (faults declared)

• Shutter fires correctly across speeds
• Film advance smooth
• Meter untested due to stuck battery cover
• Viewfinder clear with typical light dust
• Exterior shows normal wear for age
• M42 mount clean
• 50mm f/1.4 lens optically clear
• Lens has heavy knock to front
• Beauty ring missing
• Aperture blades functional
• Focus ring smooth

INCLUDED

• Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP II body
• 50mm f/1.4 Takumar lens

KEY FEATURES

• Classic Spotmatic SP II body
• M42 universal screw mount
• Fast 50mm f/1.4 standard prime
• Fully mechanical shutter
• Ideal for manual‑exposure shooting

COMPATIBILITY

• Correct for all M42 lenses (Takumar, CZJ, Pentacon, Chinon, etc.)
• Uses standard 35mm film
• Lens adaptable to mirrorless systems (Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fuji X, MFT)

COLLECTORS NOTES

The Spotmatic SP II remains one of the most respected M42 SLRs, valued for its mechanical reliability and compatibility with the Takumar lens range. This example is fully declared with a stuck battery cover preventing meter testing, and a 50mm f/1.4 lens showing impact damage and a missing beauty ring. A suitable user‑grade or repair kit for collectors and tinkerers.

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