SLR35mm
advancedprofessional
Discontinued
Pentax LX
1980-2001
Professional Pentax K-mount work
Format
35mm
Shutter
1/2000
Max speed
Metering
TTL
Battery req.
Weight
570g
Best For
- Professional Pentax K-mount work
- Harsh conditions
- Long-term reliability
- System camera needs
Features
- Weather and dust sealing
- Aperture-priority auto exposure
- Interchangeable viewfinders
- Interchangeable focusing screens
- Mechanical backup (1/75 - 1/2000)
- TTL flash metering
- Motor drive up to 5fps
Limitations
- Expensive even used
- Parts becoming scarce
- Flash sync speed slow
- Heavier than MX
Common Issues to Check
- Winder coupling wear
- Electronic board failures
- Viewfinder seal deterioration
- Light meter drift
- Sticky aperture linkage
Buying Guide
Pentax's professional flagship, produced for 21 years. Excellent build quality with weather sealing. The mechanical shutter works from 1/75-1/2000 without batteries. Check all mechanical speeds. Test aperture-priority mode. Verify seals are intact. The LX offers professional features in a compact package. Service costs can be high - factor this in.
Pricing
Typical Range£350 - £700
Excellent Condition~£900
Titanium and gold versions command significant premium
Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.
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