A 50mm lens for Pentax Auto 110
Asahi Optical Company
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1979 - 1983
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Rubber
Measurements
45 mm (Height); 45 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Japan
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525506.3
Summary
A 50mm lens for Pentax auto 110. The lens has a built in folding lens hood. The mount shows ' Asahi Opt.Co. Pentax Auto 50mm 1020573 There are plastic caps front and rear. The front says 'Asahi Pentax', the rear 'Asahi Opt.Co..Japan'.Inside the front cap is '37.5mm Japan'. 'Pentax' is also on the lens hood.
Provenance
Donated on 25/06/2009 to the Fox Talbot Museum by J. Buxton.
Makers and roles
Asahi Optical Company, manufacturer