Old camera new lens - which will fit
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Posted 28/07/2002 - 22:36
One of the terrific things about the Pentax system is that all lenses will work on all bodies, within the limits of the body used. So, the latest lenses are quite happy on the P30 but will only work in manual focus, aperture priority and manual (also program mode on the P30T). You can even use all the bayonet lenses on the Spotmatic cameras with the K-mount adapter.
I am very pleased that I have stuck with Pentax cameras since around 1970, and have amassed a large selection of lenses of all vintages at very low prices. The quality is also superb.
Best regards, John
I am very pleased that I have stuck with Pentax cameras since around 1970, and have amassed a large selection of lenses of all vintages at very low prices. The quality is also superb.
Best regards, John
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Posted 30/07/2002 - 07:46
Gordon,
I can confirm what John has said about the compatability and quality, and maybe go one step further to ease any concerns you may still have. I have used the FA28-80 in manaual focus mode on both a P30 and LX with no problems, even when replacing the lens on an MZ5n to use in autofocus mode.
Best wishes
Stephen
I can confirm what John has said about the compatability and quality, and maybe go one step further to ease any concerns you may still have. I have used the FA28-80 in manaual focus mode on both a P30 and LX with no problems, even when replacing the lens on an MZ5n to use in autofocus mode.
Best wishes
Stephen
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Posted 24/08/2002 - 21:40
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One of the terrific things about the Pentax system is that all lenses will work on all bodies, within the limits of the body used. So, the latest lenses are quite happy on the P30 but will only work in manual focus, aperture priority and manual (also program mode on the P30T). You can even use all the bayonet lenses on the Spotmatic cameras with the K-mount adapter.
I am very pleased that I have stuck with Pentax cameras since around 1970, and have amassed a large selection of lenses of all vintages at very low prices. The quality is also superb.
One of the terrific things about the Pentax system is that all lenses will work on all bodies, within the limits of the body used. So, the latest lenses are quite happy on the P30 but will only work in manual focus, aperture priority and manual (also program mode on the P30T). You can even use all the bayonet lenses on the Spotmatic cameras with the K-mount adapter.
I am very pleased that I have stuck with Pentax cameras since around 1970, and have amassed a large selection of lenses of all vintages at very low prices. The quality is also superb.
Are you quite sure.....??
Screw lenses on bayonet bodies, yes.
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Posted 25/08/2002 - 20:02
I wrote that sentence the wrong way round, didn't I? Thank you for pointing it out - you are quite right, you can fit screw mount lenses to the bayonet camera bodies, but not the way round I said.
Best regards, John
Best regards, John
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Posted 27/08/2002 - 09:24
John, SRB in Luton will probably make, or be able to make, an adaptor to fit bayonet lenses on to a screw thread body (that get's you off the hook for being wrong) the problem is the adaptor would act like a small extension tube and would mean the lens would no longer be able to focus on infinity.
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Posted 27/08/2002 - 22:50
Thanks for that, Pete, I can't be right all the time (My wife Sue says some of the time would help...).
People do go to extraordinary lenghts making adapters, but I don't think I'd bother with this one! Second hand bayonet bodies are so inexpensive it would probably be cheaper to buy one rather than a special adapter...
On a completely different subject, does anyone know what became of my all time favourite Photo magazine writer, Kevin MacDonnell?
Best regards, John
People do go to extraordinary lenghts making adapters, but I don't think I'd bother with this one! Second hand bayonet bodies are so inexpensive it would probably be cheaper to buy one rather than a special adapter...
On a completely different subject, does anyone know what became of my all time favourite Photo magazine writer, Kevin MacDonnell?
Best regards, John
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