Pentax's classic film kit — the ME Super with 40mm f/2.8 pancake, an iconic combination.
The Pentax ME Super with 40mm f/2.8 Pancake is one of the most beloved vintage camera kits — the compact ME Super body paired with the legendary 40mm pancake creates one of the most pocketable SLR setups ever. The ME Super provides aperture-priority and manual exposure. The 40mm f/2.8 pancake is one of the thinnest SLR lenses ever produced.
The 40mm f/2.8 pancake provides a standard perspective at minimum size — creating a compact SLR kit rivalling rangefinders. The ME Super provides aperture-priority auto and manual exposure. Good sharpness from the pancake lens. The compact combination is the appeal — an SLR that almost fits in a jacket pocket. Benefits from body SR on digital Pentax.
Pentax K mount — the 40mm f/2.8 fits all Pentax K-mount bodies. Weight approximately 420 grams total kit — extremely compact for an SLR with lens. Build quality good. 35mm film. The ME Super's small body with the pancake creates a uniquely portable SLR experience. The K mount provides lifelong lens compatibility.
Available at moderate prices — the ME Super with pancake is sought-after. Check shutter, meter, and lens. One of the most beloved vintage SLR kits. The compact size is the unique appeal. The K mount ensures the 40mm pancake works on modern Pentax DSLRs too. A classic combination that defines compact SLR photography.