1) Is the focusing screen easily changed as with the K20D, and is it the same size? (I.e., can I put my Katz-eye screen in a K5?)

2) Is the mains power supply the same as for a K20D?

Many thanks, Kris.

The SMC "K" 135mm f/2.5 is a beautiful lens. I (very informally) tested it against my DA* 50-135 and could barely tell the difference apart from the camera choosing a utterly different white balance (easily changed in Lightroom).

The SMC-M 100mm f/2.8 lens is also very lovely indeed, and unlike the K135 very small and compact (and much lighter than my K50 f/1.2). It is, however, too close in focal length to your 90mm lens. I use mine as a macro lens with extension tubes!

I went out yesterday with just a film camera and primes and I think the M100 got the most use.

K.

I would use your camera for a while, and then when you feel the need for a new lens check out the EXIF data for your images and see which focal length you use most. I believe there is a program which will do that automatically for you but I do not know the name. On the basis of the exif, you'll know which lens to go for.

For older manual focus glass, stick with primes. There are a few good zooms about but the primes will generally be better. The principal problem with older manual primes is that anything wider than 28mm gets expensive.

Finally, beware LBA (lens buying addiction). It kills. Your bank account that is!

Best wishes, Kris.

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If it is a M42 lens the aperture ring thing will do nothing as the camera doesn't have the necessary mechanism to close an automatic diaphragm on an M42 lens. The aperture reading will remain on F-- as it has no way of knowing what aperture the lens has been set to.

Most long M42 lenses, however, do not have an automatic aperture but are manual only. In that case, leave the lens in Av mode, open the aperture as wide as you can to focus, then close the aperture until you have the DoF and/or the shutter speed you desire then make your photograph. It is likely the metering will be off and so you need to check the histogram after the shot and then dial in some exposure compensation.

Best wishes, Kris.

Nice series of images. I like the beach huts too. The second one is slightly ruined for me by the diverging verticals caused, I assume, by tipping your ultra-wide lens downwards. It is a great idea, however, and has lots going for it.

K.

A while ago I bought a large job lot of stuff mainly for a couple of other lenses. These two are extra to my needs.

SMC-M 40mm f/2.8 "pancake" lens. In good condition, a little paint wear, perfect glass and aperture, generic caps. £75 plus £5 P&P. Cheque or bank transfer please.







SMC-M 28mm f/2.8 lens. Condition as for previous lens but no front cap. Lens protected by a filter, however. £30 plus £5 P&P. Cheque or bank transfer please.







Best wishes, Kris.

I bought this grip for my K10D but never really got on with it. As I have now sold my K10D and will be putting my K20D up for sale soon, I have no use for the grip. Comes with box and manual and I'll throw in a spare battery.

£75 plus £5 p and packing. Cheque or bank transfer, please.




Best wishes, Kris.