Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Camera & 135mm f/2.5 Lens - Vintage Film - Good Used

Asahi Pentax K1000 - Classic Mechanical SLR with Rare 135mm f/2.5 Prime
This listing is for a classic Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) film camera in Good Used Condition, paired with a highly desirable, rare 135mm f/2.5 fast telephoto prime lens. Renowned worldwide as the quintessential student and enthusiast SLR, the K1000 combines rugged all-metal mechanical construction with straightforward manual control.
The included 135mm f/2.5 lens is a sought-after optic among vintage film photographers and adapted mirrorless shooters alike, often selling individually on the second-hand market for £90 to £120. Its fast f/2.5 maximum aperture creates beautiful background separation (bokeh) and excels in low-light conditions, making it an exceptional lens for portraiture, candid street shooting, and distant subjects.
Powered by a single LR44 / SR44 1.5V button cell battery solely to operate its internal TTL match-needle light meter, the K1000 features a fully mechanical focal-plane shutter that fires dependably across all speeds from 1s to 1/1000s without requiring battery power.

Key Features & Specifications
• Type: 35mm manual focus Single Lens Reflex (SLR) film camera.

• Operation: Fully mechanical focal-plane shutter (fires at all speeds without a battery; battery powers the meter only).

• Lens Mount: Universal Pentax K mount.

• Lens: Rare 135mm f/2.5 fast telephoto prime lens with built-in retractable lens hood.

• Shutter Speeds: Mechanical shutter from 1 second to 1/1000th of a second, plus Bulb mode.

• Metering: Simple, intuitive TTL center-weighted match-needle metering system.

Condition: Good Used Condition & Fully Working (Cosmetic Notes)
This camera and lens outfit is in honest, functional condition showing typical authentic signs of age and use.
• Camera Cosmetics: Good used condition overall. The body exhibits a few paint defects and light cosmetic finish wear on the metal edges and plates from normal handling over the years.

• Lens Condition: Optics are clean and clear with smooth focus and responsive aperture blades. The built-in retractable lens hood has a small dent on the front rim, but it remains fully functional and pulls out/retracts as intended.

• Mechanics & Electronics: 100% fully functional. Bench-tested across all functions. The film advance lever operates smoothly, shutter speeds fire accurately from 1s to 1/1000s, and the internal match-needle meter responds accurately to light.

• Viewfinder: Clear and bright with microprism focusing aid for precise manual focus.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Cosmetic Details: Please note the paint defects on the camera body and the small dent on the front of the built-in lens hood, as detailed above and shown in the photographs.

• Batteries: Requires 1x standard LR44 / SR44 1.5V button cell battery to power the internal light meter (NOT included). The mechanical shutter operates fully across all speeds without a battery.

• What is Included: Includes the Asahi Pentax K1000 camera body and rare 135mm f/2.5 lens.

• Condition: Please see photos for a complete look at the exact cosmetic condition and lens hood detail.

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