Used Pentax Asahi K1000 with 50mm f/1.7 Lens

The Used Pentax Asahi K1000 with 50mm f/1.7 Lens is a classic 35mm manual film SLR camera, renowned for its straightforward controls, robust construction and traditional analogue photography experience. Paired with a versatile 50mm f/1.7 standard lens, this K1000 provides an excellent setup for film enthusiasts looking to enjoy fully manual photography, while also making an appealing addition to a vintage camera collection.

The Pentax K1000 features a Pentax K bayonet lens mount, built-in through-the-lens exposure metering and a mechanical focal-plane shutter with speeds from 1 second to 1/1000 second plus Bulb. Its optical pentaprism viewfinder provides a clear and traditional shooting experience, while the manual film advance and rewind controls give the camera the tactile operation associated with classic analogue photography.

The included 50mm f/1.7 lens is a highly versatile standard prime, making it suitable for portraits, street photography, everyday shooting and general-purpose film photography. Its relatively bright f/1.7 maximum aperture allows greater control over depth of field and can be useful when photographing in lower-light conditions. Depending on the exact lens version supplied, specifications may vary slightly, so please refer to the product photographs for the precise lens markings.

Key Features

• Classic Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm SLR – Iconic manual film camera for traditional analogue photography
• 35mm Film Format – Produces the classic 24 × 36mm frame
• Fully Manual Camera Operation – Gives the photographer direct control over exposure and focusing
• Built-In TTL Exposure Meter – Helps with manual exposure settings
• Pentax K Bayonet Mount – Compatible with a wide range of Pentax K-mount lenses
• 50mm f/1.7 Prime Lens – Versatile standard focal length for everyday photography
• Fast f/1.7 Aperture – Useful for low-light photography and shallow depth-of-field effects
• Mechanical Focal-Plane Shutter – Shutter speeds from 1 second to 1/1000 second plus Bulb
• Optical Pentaprism Viewfinder – Traditional through-the-lens viewing and composition
• Manual Film Advance and Rewind – Classic hands-on film photography experience
• Hot Shoe and Flash Sync – Supports compatible flash photography
• Vintage Pentax Design – A popular choice for collectors and analogue photography enthusiasts

50mm f/1.7 Lens

The included 50mm f/1.7 lens makes this K1000 a particularly useful everyday film photography setup. A 50mm standard lens provides a natural perspective and is suitable for a broad range of subjects, including portraits, street photography, travel, documentary and general everyday photography.

With its bright f/1.7 maximum aperture, the lens also provides increased creative control over depth of field compared with slower standard lenses. Common Pentax 50mm f/1.7 variants use manual focusing, a manual aperture ring and a 49mm filter thread, although the exact specifications depend on the lens version supplied.

Ideal For

The Pentax K1000 is ideal for film photography beginners, analogue photography enthusiasts, students, street photographers, portrait photographers and vintage camera collectors. Its straightforward manual controls make it particularly appealing to photographers who want to learn the fundamentals of exposure, shutter speed, aperture and manual focusing without the complexity of a modern digital camera.

The combination of the K1000 body and 50mm f/1.7 lens also makes this a versatile everyday 35mm film camera, suitable for experimenting with different film stocks and developing a more hands-on approach to photography.

Specifications

Camera:

• Brand: Asahi Pentax
• Model: K1000
• Camera Type: 35mm SLR
• Film Format: 35mm
• Frame Size: 24 × 36mm
• Lens Mount: Pentax K
• Exposure: Manual with built-in TTL meter
• Shutter: Mechanical focal-plane shutter
• Shutter Speeds: 1–1/1000 sec + Bulb
• Viewfinder: Optical pentaprism
• Flash: Hot shoe / X-sync
• Film Advance: Manual
• Film Rewind: Manual rewind crank
• Battery: Battery-powered exposure meter

Lens:

• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.7
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Mount: Pentax K
• Minimum Focus: Approximately 0.45m
• Filter Size: 49mm on common SMC Pentax-M versions
• Focus: Manual

Condition: Good - Shows some signs of use, as pictured. The viewfinder has a small amount of haze internally, but otherwise unmarked. The lens optic is clear and unmarked. There is no frame counter cover included.