Camera Review Blog No. 171 - Pentax MZ-S
This review has been waiting in the wings for several years, and it's finally time to review Asahi's last professional 35mm SLR, the Pentax MZ-S. Produced for a short time, this camera resembles a strange union of the Leica R8, Nikon F4, and a touch of the Maxxum 9. But this K-Mount powerhouse is a lot of fun to use and offers up a professional experience. Plus, you get some amazing lenses in the standard Pentax-FA units, or opt for complete luxury and invest in those limited-edition lenses.
The full review drops in November 2025!
Pentax MZ-S - SMC Pentax-FA 1:1.8 31mm Limited - Kentmere 200 @ ASA-200
Ilford Microphen (1+3) 8:45 @ 20C (Constant Rotation)
Scanner: Epson V700 + Silverfast 9 SE
Editor: Adobe Photoshop CC
Camera Review Blog No. 171 - Pentax MZ-S
This review has been waiting in the wings for several years, and it's finally time to review Asahi's last professional 35mm SLR, the Pentax MZ-S. Produced for a short time, this camera resembles a strange union of the Leica R8, Nikon F4, and a touch of the Maxxum 9. But this K-Mount powerhouse is a lot of fun to use and offers up a professional experience. Plus, you get some amazing lenses in the standard Pentax-FA units, or opt for complete luxury and invest in those limited-edition lenses.
The full review drops in November 2025!
Pentax MZ-S - SMC Pentax-FA 1:1.8 31mm Limited - Kentmere 200 @ ASA-200
Ilford Microphen (1+3) 8:45 @ 20C (Constant Rotation)
Scanner: Epson V700 + Silverfast 9 SE
Editor: Adobe Photoshop CC