1990s
Compact
35 mm
Pentax Espio 140M
Pentax Espio 140M
Out of stock
A late 1990s zoom compact with a genuinely impressive 38–140mm range — more reach than you'd expect from something this pocketable. Pentax built the Espio range well, and this one is a favourite among film shooters who want flexibility without carrying an SLR.
The zoom is the headline act, but the downside is what you'd expect — at the long end the lens slows down considerably, so in anything less than bright light you'll be leaning on the flash or hoping for steady hands. In good light though it's capable and sharp, and the autofocus is reliable.
A great all-rounder for travel or everyday shooting when you want options without the bulk.
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Pentax is a Japanese camera and lens brand with roots going back to 1919, celebrated for popularising the SLR camera in Japan and for its rugged, weather sealed DSLRs and compact K mount lenses. Now part of Ricoh Imaging, Pentax retains a loyal following among photographers who value its distinctive, old school approach to stills photography.