{"product_id":"pentax-mx-35mm-slr-with-35-80mm-lens-tested-and-working","title":"Pentax MX 35mm SLR Black + SMC 50mm f\/1.7 Lens – Fully Working","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition: Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePentax MX 35mm SLR (black model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMC Pentax‑M 50mm f\/1.7 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatteries installed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Pentax MX 35mm manual‑focus SLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully mechanical shutter with match‑needle metering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, durable metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMC Pentax‑M 50mm f\/1.7 standard lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, clear viewfinder with interchangeable screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully tested and working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic brassing typical of black‑finish models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO Optimised Keywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentax MX black, Pentax MX 35mm SLR, SMC Pentax 50mm f1.7, Pentax MX film camera, vintage Pentax SLR, Pentax MX UK, Pentax manual focus camera, classic Pentax MX black body, Pentax 50mm f1.7 lens, collectible Pentax film camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PENTAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50203175584086,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP6623_38ffe0d4-eedc-45e3-b372-79a9592c2074.jpg?v=1786526121","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/pentax-mx-35mm-slr-with-35-80mm-lens-tested-and-working","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}