Asahi Pentax Spotmatic F in Incredible Condition with Leather Case, Extra Lenses

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Your chance to buy a fully-working, virtually new condition, Ashai Spotmatic F 35mm film camera with its original leather case and two extra lenses - a 35mm Optomax prime which is pin-sharp and a fabulous 70-210 Astronar zoom lens. Both these extra lenses are in similarly spotless condition, with no dust, fungus etc. and snappy tight aperture blades. This camera belonged to my father and I still have the original receipt from when he bought the camera in 1975. The camera has been lovingly cared-for since then, as the photos testify. It even comes with the original Asahi Pentax manual that came with the camera, which is probably a collector's item in its own regard!! The camera is in full working order - I used it recently and the light meter inside is still working perfectly - batteries can be bought for it on eBay. The camera comes with a SMC Takumar 55mm 1:8 prime lens - a vintage lens which is still regarded highly today, because of its multi-colour coatings. I have used the lens on my Micro 4/3 camera and it is an incredible portrait lens and is pin sharp. The lens is absolutely free from any defects - dust, fungus etc. and is worth a great deal on its own. The camera also comes with its original two part leather case and leather strap (not pictured). Rather than splitting the items up, I am offering them up as a set - the read more