Pentax MZ-50 SLR & 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens Vintage 35mm Camera – Film Tested

Pentax MZ-50 SLR & Pentax 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: Pentax 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 K-AF Lens

Film speed settings: 25-5000 ISO, DX, 6-6400 Manual

Film Format: 35mm

Lens Mount: Pentax K AF

Shutter: B/30 to 1/2000 sec

Focusing: TTL Autofocus

Light Meter: Battery Powered

Battery: CR2 x 2

Flash: Hot Shoe

Year: 1997 - Onwards

Country: Philippines

The good:

·         For a 30-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport arm is smooth and solid.

·         Aperture blades move freely.

·         Flash hot shoe works as expected.

·         Light meter reacts to light well and tends to expose well for the shadows.

·         Comes with a case.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some minor debris. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here Pentax MZ-50 Manual