Description: During the 1950's and early 1960's, the Asahi Pentax was distributed in the United States by Sears Roebuck & Co. under the Sears brand name "Tower". In May 1957, Asahi Optical Company began production of its new 35mm SLR Pentax Camera. The original model of the Pentax, also known as the "AP", was produced from May 1957 through March 1958. In the United States, the original model Pentax AP camera was sold by Sears as the TOWER 26. This is about as cosmetically mint a Tower 26 as you are going to find. (I also have a Pentax AP listed for sale should you be interested). My intent in selling this item is solely that it act as a visual display piece in a collection. I have not used it, nor is my intent for you to do so, in fact, you would be foolish to. The Camera and Lens are each a very rare collectible and are each valued in excess of $400. The body shutter curtain does hang up and it would need a clean and lube, if, my intent were to sell it to someone who seeks to use it, which it is not. Now, here is the best part: These cameras were offered with a choice of three lenses, all in M-42 Mount: 1.) f/2.2 55mm 2.) f 2 58mm 3.) f 2.4 58mm Along with the AP/Tower 26 bodies, the 58mm lenses would be discontinued after only a 10 month production run. The f/2.4 version was the least produced of all, and this Tower 26 comes with the very rare Takumar f/2.4 58mm P-Mount lens that is in very fine condition, and which also appears to function as designed without issue. This lens was a redesigned version of the Asahi-Kogaku Takumar in M37 mount for the Asahiflex I, IA, IIA, and IIB/Tower 22, 23 & 24 bodies. Produced in P-Mount (M-42) from May 1957 - March 1958, and ONLY for the Asahi AP/Tower 26 bodies. Lens is clear and fungus free. Also includes lens cap and brown leather case however the lower tab which holds the bottom of the case in place has sheared off. Items sold as is with no warranties of any nature, either expressed or implied. Sale is final. Payment due upon purchase. Feel free to ask all questions PRIOR to purchase. Thank you.
Price: 529.95 USD
Location: Southfield, Michigan
End Time: 2024-09-12T21:56:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: PENTAX - TOWER
Custom Bundle: No
Non-Domestic Product: Yes
Modified Item: No
Model: Tower 26
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
SERIAL NUMBER: 147101
LENS MOUNT: P-MOUNT (M42)
Color: Silver
