USED Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic F Body Only (A-)

The Spotmatic F was the last evolution of the fortunate Spotmatic line and definitely the easiest to use today thanks to the new open metering that later was "transferred" to the more famous K1000 and KM. In comparison to its K mounted successors the SPF feel smaller (especially in the lens mount area) and more refined in the operation, in particular the smooth advance lever (longer stroke tough) and shutter release. Unlike them, it also has a shutter lock like the KX. The DOF preview like all Spotmatics is on the left side but the meter is always active so it's important to have the cap at hand anytime. It uses a standard 625 battery and this is also another great advantage in comparison to the older Spotties. The F debuted with the last generation SMC Takumars with rubber grip,usually sold with the 55/1.8 but was also available with the 50/1.4 that in this incarnation received a 8 blades diaphragm and that I consider superior to the glass of the competition of that era (Canonn FD50mm f1.4, Nikkor 50mm 1.4 S-C, Fujinon EBD 50 mm f1.4, I have them all), as you can see from the pictures the bokeh is lovely, the lenses can handle low available situation very well (one shot was taken a 1AM with the Tak 55mm 1.8 wide open and 1/30s shutter speed).