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Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax lens reviews at 04/09/2007 - 00:29
Nimiitz here is that link you requested.
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php?p=71&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
This site has some very good infomation
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php?p=71&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
This site has some very good infomation
Comment by Clarky posted on How to fit a vivitar lens? at 04/09/2007 - 10:29
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It looks as though this lens was designed for Ricoh cameras.
Although Ricoh used the Pentax K mount, they added some features of their own, like the pin that Steve alludes to. This is positioned in just the right place to foul the AF actuator on a Pentax AF camera.
Generally, Ricoh-fit lenses should be avoided.
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If it is a Ricoh mount you should read this Info i found when i was researching there compatability with pentax K mountsIt looks as though this lens was designed for Ricoh cameras.
Although Ricoh used the Pentax K mount, they added some features of their own, like the pin that Steve alludes to. This is positioned in just the right place to foul the AF actuator on a Pentax AF camera.
Generally, Ricoh-fit lenses should be avoided.
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Note about Ricoh lens compatability:
Ricoh program lenses are not compatible with Pentax Auto-Focus bodies. You can identify these lenses by a “P” on the aperture ring – when the ring is rotated into the “P” (Program) position, it locks in place and you have to depress a small button to get the aperture ring to move again.
The Ricoh program lenses have a small ball bearing contact on the rear flange of the lens that will pop right into the hole that holds the AF cam on Pentax autofocus bodies. The result will be that the lens gets locked tight on the body, only halfway mounted. I learned this the hard way trying to mount a Ricoh lens on my Pz-1p! It took a trip to the repair shop to get the lens off the camera.
The Ricoh program lenses will work fine on manual focus Pentax bodies – no AF cam or hole to get stuck on. With my Ricoh 50mm f 1.7 I just removed the back flange from the lens and took out the ball bearing contact. With the modification it no longer works as a program lens on Ricoh bodies (not that I have any Ricoh program bodies) but it is now compatible with Pentax AF bodies.
Older, non program Ricoh lenses do not have the contact or this problem These lenses are basically like SMC-M or K lenses in their aperture operation.
With the exception of the 50mm f1.7 mentioned above, all of the Ricoh lenses reviewed here are the older, non-program models, that fit without problem on all Pentax bodies, both manual and auto focus.
Note about Ricoh lens compatability:
Ricoh program lenses are not compatible with Pentax Auto-Focus bodies. You can identify these lenses by a “P” on the aperture ring – when the ring is rotated into the “P” (Program) position, it locks in place and you have to depress a small button to get the aperture ring to move again.
The Ricoh program lenses have a small ball bearing contact on the rear flange of the lens that will pop right into the hole that holds the AF cam on Pentax autofocus bodies. The result will be that the lens gets locked tight on the body, only halfway mounted. I learned this the hard way trying to mount a Ricoh lens on my Pz-1p! It took a trip to the repair shop to get the lens off the camera.
The Ricoh program lenses will work fine on manual focus Pentax bodies – no AF cam or hole to get stuck on. With my Ricoh 50mm f 1.7 I just removed the back flange from the lens and took out the ball bearing contact. With the modification it no longer works as a program lens on Ricoh bodies (not that I have any Ricoh program bodies) but it is now compatible with Pentax AF bodies.
Older, non program Ricoh lenses do not have the contact or this problem These lenses are basically like SMC-M or K lenses in their aperture operation.
With the exception of the 50mm f1.7 mentioned above, all of the Ricoh lenses reviewed here are the older, non-program models, that fit without problem on all Pentax bodies, both manual and auto focus.
Comment by Clarky posted on How to fit a vivitar lens? at 04/09/2007 - 00:37
I don't think i would be game to do it myself. I would probably put the elements in back to front and leave my keys or something inside the barrel
Comment by Clarky posted on SMC-FA 80-320 diagram at 26/10/2007 - 17:22
Thanks Matt you are too clever for your own good
Comment by Clarky posted on SMC-FA 80-320 diagram at 26/10/2007 - 16:55
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I believe one was sold on EBay last weekend for over £130, so a £30 repair is probably
I am watching one on E-Bay Aust which has a few days to run and is sitting with no bids at 60quid .I believe one was sold on EBay last weekend for over £130, so a £30 repair is probably
Comment by Clarky posted on SMC-FA 80-320 diagram at 04/09/2007 - 09:05
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...do bear in mind that Pentax lenses are often listed incorrectly due to the confusion a lot of sellers have over the various Pentax lens ranges..so it takes several different searches to find them all.
This is what happened in this case the seller had it listed as a "telescopic lens" and i ended up picking it up for about 40quid along with the ME camera and other gear....do bear in mind that Pentax lenses are often listed incorrectly due to the confusion a lot of sellers have over the various Pentax lens ranges..so it takes several different searches to find them all.
Comment by Clarky posted on SMC M 200mm f4 sale advice at 07/09/2007 - 22:46
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BTW, I'll not be bidding, just in case you were in any doubt. If you win, make sure you post some results.
I intend to relist the surplus gear. But hey go for it if you want it alls fair in love and war. BTW, I'll not be bidding, just in case you were in any doubt. If you win, make sure you post some results.
I will post the first pic i take with it.
Comment by Clarky posted on SMC M 200mm f4 sale advice at 04/09/2007 - 11:55
I will deliver it personally
Comment by Clarky posted on SMC M 200mm f4 sale advice at 04/09/2007 - 11:39
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It's a shame he'll only ship to Oz.
Not for me its not It's a shame he'll only ship to Oz.
I have decided to have a go for it. The guy is only 10mins from my work and will allow pick up so i will save on postage also.
Comment by Clarky posted on SMC M 200mm f4 sale advice at 04/09/2007 - 11:29
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php?p=71&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1