Pentax MX camera

[Doug]

As a pentax user with some Pentax FF lenses, when I wanted to try film photography, after some research, I bought a Pentax MX (black) : instant love : I love the feeling, the size, the weight, the look.... everythng.

Few months later, I bought a second (silver) body, just because I love it, and it was a bargain.

Very logical! Good advice: If you find something you really like, get a second one! As a spare or companion, and perhaps in a different finish to make it easy to distinguish. Enjoy!

 

[Dirk]

Ehm, the K55 1.8 and the Takumar 55mm 1.8 are the same lens optically speaking...different package, though.

Well, that's the Internet lore everybody repeats. However, having owned a handful of each, I can tell you that the SMC Takumar has better micro contrast and apparent sharpness. While the optical formula may be the same (I haven't checked) I think the new coating on the K lenses was different. Color rendition is much cooler, as well.