SMC Pentax‑M 40‑80mm f/2.8‑4 Zoom Lens – Pentax K Mount – Excellent Condition

Overview

The SMC Pentax‑M 40‑80mm f/2.8‑4 is a compact, high‑quality manual‑focus zoom lens designed for Pentax K‑mount film bodies. Known for its unusually fast aperture range for its era, solid metal construction and classic Pentax SMC coatings, it remains a desirable lens for both collectors and users.
This example is in Excellent Condition, fully tested, with clean optics and smooth mechanical operation.

Condition

Overall Condition: Excellent

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact with minimal cleaning marks only
• Zoom and focus actions smooth and correctly damped
• Aperture blades clean, snappy and oil‑free
• Exterior shows very light cosmetic wear only
• Mount clean and undamaged
• No dents, separation or mechanical issues observed

Included

• SMC Pentax‑M 40‑80mm f/2.8‑4 lens
• Front and rear caps 

Key Features

• Fast f/2.8‑4 aperture range
• Compact manual‑focus zoom
• Classic Pentax SMC coatings
• Solid metal construction
• Ideal for portrait, travel and general photography
• Designed for Pentax K‑mount film bodies

Compatibility

• All Pentax K‑mount film bodies (K1000, KM, KX, ME, MX, etc.)
• Pentax digital K‑mount bodies (manual focus + manual/Av exposure)
• Adaptable to mirrorless systems (Z, E, RF, L‑mount etc.) with appropriate adapters

Collectors Notes

The 40‑80mm f/2.8‑4 is one of the more interesting lenses in the Pentax‑M lineup due to its fast aperture and compact design. Excellent‑grade examples remain sought after by collectors and Pentax film shooters.

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