{"product_id":"cimko-mt-series-50mm-f1-7-mc-lens-pentax-k-pk-mount-tested-clean-japan","title":"Cimko MT Series 50mm f1.7 MC Lens Pentax K PK Mount Tested Clean Japan","description":"Vintage Cimko MT Series MC 50mm f\/1.7 manual-focus prime lens, made in Japan and dating from approximately the late 1970s to early 1980s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example has been tested and is working correctly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lens is in good, clean condition, with normal light signs of age and previous use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe optics are clean and the focusing and aperture mechanisms operate correctly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fast f\/1.7 maximum aperture makes this a useful standard lens for low-light photography, portraits and general everyday photography, while the 50mm focal length gives a natural field of view when used on a 35mm film camera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lens is marked MC, indicating multi-coated optics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom examination of the rear mount, this particular example has been identified as Pentax K \/ PK bayonet mount.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is suitable for many manual-focus Pentax K-mount cameras as well as compatible K-mount bodies from manufacturers such as Ricoh and Chinon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can also be adapted for use with many modern mirrorless digital cameras using an appropriate Pentax K adapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Cimko \/ Cima Kogaku\u003cbr\u003eSeries: MT Series MC\u003cbr\u003eApproximate period: Late 1970s–early 1980s\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: Japan\u003cbr\u003eLens type: Standard prime\u003cbr\u003eLens mount: Pentax K \/ PK bayonet\u003cbr\u003eFocal length: 50mm\u003cbr\u003eMaximum aperture: f\/1.7\u003cbr\u003eMinimum aperture: f\/22\u003cbr\u003eOptical construction: Approximately 6 elements in 5 groups\u003cbr\u003eFocusing: Manual\u003cbr\u003eMinimum focusing distance: Approximately 0.45m\u003cbr\u003eCoating: Multi-coated \/ MC\u003cbr\u003eFilter thread: 52mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with Pentax K \/ PK mount cameras.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable examples include many Pentax K, M and later manual-focus K-mount bodies, as well as compatible Ricoh and Chinon cameras.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the original mechanical Pentax K mount, not the later KA electronic version.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCimko MT Series MC 50mm f\/1.7 lens only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo front cap included.\u003cbr\u003eNo rear cap included.","brand":"Cimko","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":59508183007564,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4673\/5948\/files\/05e226ef-bfde-49d7-86d4-19d18abad948.jpg?v=1792951707","url":"https:\/\/vintagedeals.uk\/products\/cimko-mt-series-50mm-f1-7-mc-lens-pentax-k-pk-mount-tested-clean-japan","provider":"Vintage Deals UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}