F series lens on a K10D body?

Guilhem
Posted 27/07/2008 - 17:01 Link
Quick query - will an SMC F 50mm function fully when mounted on my K10D body?

I understand it is an auto focus lens, though I'm not sure it will work with contemepory digital bodies.

Thanks in advance (1st post here!)

Guilhem
hefty1
Posted 27/07/2008 - 17:02 Link
Quick answer: Yes.

All functions will work on a modern DSLR.
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Guilhem
Posted 27/07/2008 - 17:40 Link
Good stuff. Cheers
Mannesty
Posted 27/07/2008 - 21:56 Link
All Pentax A series and later (F, FA, D-FA, DA, and their * variants) lenses work as intended on Pentax DSLR's. Only the Pre-A series (M & K) have exposure issues on some bodies.

If it's got an 'A' on the aperture ring, or no aperture ring at all, it'll work.
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Edited by Mannesty: 27/07/2008 - 21:57
MattMatic
Posted 28/07/2008 - 11:55 Link
Just an additional point:
Make sure the aperture on the lens is set to the "A" position. Then everything will work just fine

(If you manually set the aperture on the lens then the same restrictions as working with an "M" series lens apply - you have to use stop-down-metering, and enable a custom function.)

Matt
http://www.mattmatic.co.uk
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