Pentax MX 35mm SLR Black + SMC 50mm f/1.7 Lens – Fully Working

Description

A classic black‑finish Pentax MX 35mm SLR paired with the highly regarded SMC Pentax‑M 50mm f/1.7 lens. The MX is one of Pentax’s most celebrated manual‑focus bodies, known for its compact all‑mechanical design, bright viewfinder and exceptional build quality. This example is fully tested and working, offering a reliable and tactile shooting experience. The included 50mm f/1.7 is a sharp, fast standard lens ideal for portraits, low‑light work and everyday photography. The filter ring has some damage, noted for accuracy, and the body shows some brassing typical of the black‑paint models.

Condition

Overall Condition: Good
The camera is fully tested and working. Shutter, meter, film advance and controls operate correctly. The black body shows some minor brassing from normal use, common with this finish. The 50mm f/1.7 lens has minor fungus to the front element which is unlikely to affect photographs in most lighting conditions. There is dust in the viewfinder, this can easily be cleaned out. Camera would benefit from a CLA but is fully usable as it is.

Included

• Pentax MX 35mm SLR (black model)
• SMC Pentax‑M 50mm f/1.7 lens
• Batteries installed 

Collectors Notes

The black Pentax MX is particularly desirable due to its classic appearance and the natural brassing that develops with age. As one of Pentax’s most compact professional‑grade SLRs, the MX has a strong following among collectors and film photographers who appreciate its fully mechanical operation and bright, information‑rich viewfinder. Paired with the SMC 50mm f/1.7, it forms a highly capable and historically significant setup. Clean, working black‑body examples continue to be sought after, especially those with honest cosmetic wear.

Key Features

• Black Pentax MX 35mm manual‑focus SLR
• Fully mechanical shutter with match‑needle metering
• Compact, durable metal construction
• SMC Pentax‑M 50mm f/1.7 standard lens
• Bright, clear viewfinder with interchangeable screens
• Fully tested and working
• Classic brassing typical of black‑finish models

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