Yep, pages 88,89 & 92 of "Asahi Pentax and Pentax SLR 35mm cameras 1952 - 1989" by Danilo Cecchi There are two versions. The original Asshiflex (M37) which also appeared with an M42 mount and a later M42 version. The earlier one had a rectangular black tripod mount, the later one a smaller, round silver one. I've got the early one in m42, but like the later 500 f4.5, the mount is on a tube that disconnects to allow filters to be screwed on.. Two elements only. Big (>500mm long). Heavy. I haven't used it much so can't comment on performance, and I don't have any other 500's to compare with. FWIW I paid AUS$300 at auction for it in around 8 condition (no dings and only minor scratching, glass ok) with caps but no case. Paul Ewins Melbourne Australia ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Hope" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 3:59 PM Subject: Takumar 500mm 1:5 Screw Mount Lens > Hi all > > There is one of these for sale here and I was curious enough to go and have > a look at it. I can't find a reference to the 1:5 500mm takumar screw > mount. Is there anywhere that would have some info on it? > > Cheers > > > Jon > > Relax! Take life as it comes, you can't chase the sun, you can't race the wind > > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
