sreed2006
Well-known
A correction for the OP: the Olympus OM-3Ti does not have aperture priority. It is a fully manual camera, just like the OM-1. The OM-4T and OM-2 have aperture priority.
David Hughes
David Hughes
Pentax made a nice, neat 40mm f/2.8 lens but that was a long long time ago. It makes a neat package with any of the "super" K mount bodies.
Look here:- https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-M-40mm-F2.8-Pankake-Lens.html
Regards, David
Look here:- https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-M-40mm-F2.8-Pankake-Lens.html
Regards, David
valdas
Veteran
It really depends on how you define hi-end and premium body. Is it just high price? Brand value based? Hi hype? Or just quality? Those do not necessarily correlate. Some cameras are very expensive because they are very rare, but it does not mean what they deliver is much better (or better at all) compared to much cheaper options. Some are expensive because of brand loyalty that creates values perception. If you are thinking of 40mm and this will be your only combo (no plans to add more lenses) then you have many choices in different systems. But do you have any requirements what those bodies have to deliver in terms of ergonomics, metering options, automation, max/min shutter speeds? Is appearance important? Too many unknowns to give an advice. You mentioned Konica 40/1.8. It’s a nice lens, you can try to find Autoreflex half/full frame camera. Very unique and truly classic.
Raskolnikov
Member
Swift1
Veteran
My god! That! But only in that condition...
lcpr
Well-known
Another vote for the CV 40 Ultron. I use mine on my FM3a and F2:
I would have bought that 40 if it were the later chipped version. Good luck with your sale!
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
A Konica Auto-Reflex T3 with a 40/1.8 is really hard to beat. Super low cost too, in comparison with other brands. And they are absolutely first rate cameras and lenses.
Phil Forrest
Phil Forrest
raid
Dad Photographer
I have a beautiful MX, but my Pentax-L lens is in LTM.
Swift1
Veteran
That was probably the cleanest/nicest chrome MX I've ever run across
The k-mount 43/1.9 is an autofocus lens, but it handles quite nicely on the MX, the biggest downside being the narrow focus ring.
Raid, compared to the LTM version , the k-mount 43 Limited is a bargain. You should get one
kshapero
South Florida Man
Totally agree, but as FM3a's have skyrocketed in price, FM, FM2n, FE or FE2 will pair great with the CV 40mm, which is an awesome lens. Good ones can had on eBay for $300 or so.
kshapero
South Florida Man
What a beauty and a great pair!!
CharlesDAMorgan
Veteran
So true. I should have bought one two years ago but ummed and aahed a bit too long.
My day will come though!
kshapero
South Florida Man
Older CV Ultron
kshapero
South Florida Man
A newer Ultron
raid
Dad Photographer
That was probably the cleanest/nicest chrome MX I've ever run across
The k-mount 43/1.9 is an autofocus lens, but it handles quite nicely on the MX, the biggest downside being the narrow focus ring.
Raid, compared to the LTM version , the k-mount 43 Limited is a bargain. You should get one
I have several Pentax camera bodies, so getting a 43mm 1.9 in M42 is a great idea!
kshapero
South Florida Man
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There are many versions of the CV Ultron 40/2 (I count 5), but they all use same optics.
There are many versions of the CV Ultron 40/2 (I count 5), but they all use same optics.
Huss
Veteran
I really like my MX w/ 40 but no way this lump qualifies as "high end" as required by the OP! He's looking to dump cash into the economy folks! Not save pennies on on gear that still can make fantastic images!
Let's help him save the economy! Nothing under $750!
Oren Grad
Well-known
For completeness: the earliest version of the 40mm C/V Ultron was also offered in Pentax K mount.
And although it's probably not what you have in mind, since it's not compact and not manual-focus, I'll mention the Canon EOS-1, 1N or 1V, paired with the EF 40/2.8 pancake lens - biggish but rugged body, tiny lens. That EF 40 is a fine lens by any standard and a steal at its very low price.
If you are willing to put up with a less rugged body with a more plasticky feel, one of the Canon Elan bodies with the 40 would make a compact, inexpensive, but very capable camera. And one of the Rebel bodies with the 40 would feel ultra-cheap, but would be very small indeed.
EDIT: For context, I'll add that I also have the 40/2.8 Pentax-M with MX and LX bodies. The Pentax-M 40 on an MX makes for a delightfully small combination, but the Canon EF 40 is much superior optically.
And although it's probably not what you have in mind, since it's not compact and not manual-focus, I'll mention the Canon EOS-1, 1N or 1V, paired with the EF 40/2.8 pancake lens - biggish but rugged body, tiny lens. That EF 40 is a fine lens by any standard and a steal at its very low price.
If you are willing to put up with a less rugged body with a more plasticky feel, one of the Canon Elan bodies with the 40 would make a compact, inexpensive, but very capable camera. And one of the Rebel bodies with the 40 would feel ultra-cheap, but would be very small indeed.
EDIT: For context, I'll add that I also have the 40/2.8 Pentax-M with MX and LX bodies. The Pentax-M 40 on an MX makes for a delightfully small combination, but the Canon EF 40 is much superior optically.