Old Sigma lens for a Pentax camera I have a new Pentax Kx camera and I love it. Now my question is about an old Sigma lens which is for a Pentax-K camera. It states this on the lens. The lens is a Sigma high speed zoom multi-coated 1:3.5, f=80-200mm. It also says on it that it is made in Japan. It does have an aperture ring and it does fit my new Pentax Kx camera. Now the problem is that I cannot set the Aperture setting on the camera in any setting, even the Aperture Priority setting nor the Manual setting. The readout on the screen shows the Aperture setting blank, actually it reads F --- and blinks. Can anyone tell me if I will be able to use this lens on this camera and if so, how. What setting? Thanks for helping an old geezer getting into this great hobby of photography. Old Sigma lens for a Pentax camera I have a new Pentax Kx camera and I love it. Now my question is about an old Sigma lens which is for a Pentax-K camera. It states this on the lens. The lens is... » Read More Old Sigma lens for a Pentax camera I have a new Pentax Kx camera and I love it. Now my question is about an old Sigma lens which is for a Pentax-K camera. It states this on the lens. The lens is a Sigma high speed zoom multi-coated 1:3.5, f=80-200mm. It also says on it that it is made in Japan. It does have an aperture ring and it does fit my new Pentax Kx camera. Now the problem is that I cannot set the Aperture setting on the camera in any setting, even the Aperture Priority setting nor the Manual setting. The readout on the screen shows the Aperture setting blank, actually it reads F --- and blinks. Can anyone tell me if I will be able to use this lens on this camera and if so, how. What setting? Thanks for helping an old geezer getting into this great hobby of photography. « Show Less
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I found it. The menu has a setting for a lens that has an aperture ring. So all I did was change the setting to "permitted" and it worked. So thanks to K. Johnson for the response and I will now put this forum to rest. What a great little camera, the Pentax Kx! And I just found out that it takes multiple exposure pictures; how much fun is that?
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Hi Ben,I just ordered this camera, but currently have the k100d. I did use an older lens with my k100d a while back and I had to press the a/e button for about a second to get it to stop down, the camera won't know what the aperature is set at, but it is still usable. I find dpreview.com is really helpful for those sort of questions. Just type in your query in the 'search' area and any discussion about it will come up. Good luck.
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Generally speaking, only Pentax lenses are compatible with Pentax cameras. However, if you want to use, say, Canon or Nikon or other lenses with a K50, you might be able to get an adapter that will allow them to be used with a K50. The K-mount is specific to Pentax, and other manufacturers use different mounts. Try a local camera shop or look online to Amazon or some of the national camera stores like Adorama or B&H; Photo.
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I didn't, but there is no reason not to work on K50. All Pentax lenses fit on all Pentax cameras. I use it on K20 K5 and K5II - very sharp lens. It allow you to focus manual with-out to switch, and then it do the rest automatically.
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I can't say for sure, but my understanding when I bought the lens was that Pentax got the design from Tamron, but manufactured the lens in its own facility. Since my sharpness tests (admittedly amateurish) of the lens compare about equally with much more expensive top-of-the-line Pentax zooms, I find it to be a very good deal. It also compares favorably in sharpness to an old very good 100mm prime macro lens. The label on the lens says Pentax. I am very happy with it. It is much better than an older Tamron 28-300mm lens.
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I've not had a chance to have my hands on a "New" Limited Pentax lens, but here is a good article on the differences: http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-limited-primes/introduction.html It looks like the lens coating is improved and the aperature style is changed. Hope this helps :)
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I don't have a k-r camera but I would think the 50-200 F4-5.6 would fit. Suggest you log onto pentaxforums.com You will definitely find the answer there. By the way I love this 50-200 lens on my Pentax K100D. It is a very fine lens and I even shoot flowers fairly close up with splendid resolution. And it is an excellent bargain for the price. It is made with ED glass and I get consistently good shots with it. Certainly a better lens than the 18-55 which I also own. Good luck, my friend. I think when my old K100d stops working I will definitely buy either a kx or kr Pentax camera. I don't have a k-r camera but I would think the 50-200 F4-5.6 would fit. Suggest you log onto pentaxforums.com You will definitely find the answer there. By the way I love this 50-200 lens on my Pentax K100D. It is a very fine lens and I even shoot flowers fairly close up with splendid resolution. And it is an excellent bargain for the price. It is made with ED glass and I get consistently good shots with it. Certainly a better lens than the 18-55 which I also own. Good luck, my friend. I think when my old K100d stops working I will definitely buy either a kx or kr Pentax camera.
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Precisely -- the only extra I bought was the battery grip that enables you to use the camera in either portrait or landscape mode with all the buttons in the same place. All the Pentax and Sigma lenses that I own ranging from 14 to 600mm (functionally 21-900) mm work perfectly, and my collection of K-5 batteries are also compatible. I have used Pentax since the days of Asahi-Pentax film cameras and even their lenses work, though you have to manually focus them. My interests are birds, landscapes, African wild life and to a lesser degree portraiture and I believe that this is the best camera on the market today. Happy shooting! Precisely -- the only extra I bought was the battery grip that enables you to use the camera in either portrait or landscape mode with all the buttons in the same place. All the Pentax and Sigma lenses that I own ranging from 14 to 600mm (functionally 21-900) mm work perfectly, and my collection of K-5 batteries are also compatible. I have used Pentax since the days of Asahi-Pentax film cameras and even their lenses work, though you have to manually focus them. My interests are birds, landscapes, African wild life and to a lesser degree portraiture and I believe that this is the best camera... » Read More Precisely -- the only extra I bought was the battery grip that enables you to use the camera in either portrait or landscape mode with all the buttons in the same place. All the Pentax and Sigma lenses that I own ranging from 14 to 600mm (functionally 21-900) mm work perfectly, and my collection of K-5 batteries are also compatible. I have used Pentax since the days of Asahi-Pentax film cameras and even their lenses work, though you have to manually focus them. My interests are birds, landscapes, African wild life and to a lesser degree portraiture and I believe that this is the best camera on the market today. Happy shooting! « Show Less
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Solved! I asked this question in another Pentax forum, and this is what I found out: The kit lens in this bundle is actually the THIRD generation of the 18-55, which was released at the same time as the K7. So - an even better deal than I thought!(Or so I suppose. Haven't seen a review of the new kit lens, but it is unlikely to be a downgrade from the last one, I'm sure!)
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Yes, this lens is fully compatible with any Pentax K-mount camera (including film models) - especially the latest models such as a K-3. I have a K-5 and K-5SII and it works perfectly. Even though it's a 100 mm, it's my go-to lens for most every application (except for panoramic vistas - that's when I use my HD 15mm).
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Yes, i have so much fun to use all my old lenses (K mount) but first you need to get the right adapter for about $30. You better do some research on pentax forum. They have many tests on different lenses.
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I don't have a K3 (sadly), but I do know that this lens is fully compatible with my K5 and K5IIs. Therefore, I am confident that it is fully compatible with your K3. Pentax seems to be a company that avoids incompatibilities between cameras and lenses. I have often wondered where this advice came from - no idea, but I believe it to be either incorrect or based on criteria of which most of us are unaware.
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Yes, the *ist takes K-Mount. An advantage-if you still have lenses for old Pentax film cameras-is that you can use them on the digital Pentaxes. Besides Pentax lenses, other makes with K-mount will fit.
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Pat, The kit is sold new and used, that is your decision. I bought the camera body only and then bought the 18-55 II version of the Pentax AF lens. Supposedly the first 18-55 version of the lens, which I had seen accompanying the K-5 in a kit before, was improved upon and they called the new model the 18-55 II. My K-5 is water resistant. The K-5 takes excellent pictures and the noise is very limited as opposed to the earlier Pentax models, which I have noticed myself. I recommend that you buy the K-5 body only, then if you want the 18-55 lens, buy the Pentax 18-55 II if you need that type of wide angle lens. As I mentioned, I use both and I get excellent results. Pat, The kit is sold new and used, that is your decision. I bought the camera body only and then bought the 18-55 II version of the Pentax AF lens. Supposedly the first 18-55 version of the lens, which I had seen accompanying the K-5 in a kit before, was improved upon and they called the new model the 18-55 II. My K-5 is water resistant. The K-5 takes excellent pictures and the noise is very limited as opposed to the earlier Pentax models, which I have noticed myself. I recommend that you buy the K-5 body only, then if you want the 18-55 lens, buy the Pentax 18-55 II if you need that... » Read More Pat, The kit is sold new and used, that is your decision. I bought the camera body only and then bought the 18-55 II version of the Pentax AF lens. Supposedly the first 18-55 version of the lens, which I had seen accompanying the K-5 in a kit before, was improved upon and they called the new model the 18-55 II. My K-5 is water resistant. The K-5 takes excellent pictures and the noise is very limited as opposed to the earlier Pentax models, which I have noticed myself. I recommend that you buy the K-5 body only, then if you want the 18-55 lens, buy the Pentax 18-55 II if you need that type of wide angle lens. As I mentioned, I use both and I get excellent results. « Show Less
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I went to Paris (and Provence) in June/July. Here's what I took: 2 X Pentax K-x Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (Black) Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED (IF) Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras SIGMA 18-50mm f/2.8 HSM ED SD Rokinon FE8M-P 8mm F3.5 Fisheye Lens for Pentax (Black) These worked very well. If you prefer telephoto, you could just go with the tele-zoom. If you prefer wide-angle, the 14mm is tough to beat. The SIGMA 18-50 f/2.8 is significantly sharper and faster than the kit 18-55. I also own the Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung DSLR Cameras which is a very nice lens; but the IQ on the TAMRON blows it away. And it's razor sharp even at f/2.8 and has almost no chromatic aberation. My latest addition is: Pentax 70mm f/2.4 DA Limited Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras, which is a fantastic portrait lens. I would also recommend a large flash unit; but if you want to go light weight, the built in flash works well enough for most situations (with a near subject.)
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All PENTAX 35mm lenses will work with the PENTAX DSLRs. Non-PENTAX brand lenses are not tested for compatibility with our DSLRs. In addition, use of other brand lenses on our DSLRs may result in the lens becoming stuck on the camera, which could damage the camera's lens mount and void your RICOH/PENTAX warranty. Some older RICOH lenses such as RICOH-P, lenses marked "KR" or "PK-R" or lenses with a metering pin projecting from the lens mount are not compatible with PENTAX DSLRs. PENTAX bayonet mount lenses work naturally and without the purchase of any adapters. Older PENTAX screw mount lenses will require the purchase of a Mount Adapter K (Part#30120, approx. $30). In the Menu under Custom Settings, set "Using Aperture Ring" to "Permitted" for lenses that have aperture rings, when the aperture ring is not in the "A" position. The K-50 and K-500 use essentially the same settings with older lenses: PENTAX A-series lenses (lenses with an "A" setting on the aperture ring), can be used as manual-focus lenses in all exposure modes on a PENTAX K-50. Early PENTAX K-series, M-series and S (screw) mount lenses without auto-aperture control (an "A" setting on the aperture ring) can be used in Manual exposure mode using stop-down metering and manual focus. This is the exposure mode which will give accurate exposures when using these older lenses on our digital SLRs. If older lenses without an "A" setting on the aperture ring are used in Av (Aperture Priority) Mode, an exposure error may occur. Note: Using PENTAX S (screw) mount lenses on a PENTAX DSLR requires the use of a Pentax Mount Adapter K. To set up your PENTAX K-50 to use older PENTAX lenses: From our website: http://support.us.ricoh-imaging.com/node/1536
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The K-01 comes only in the yellow/black, black/black, and white/black versions. It has been discontinued by pentax. It is a good camera. Get one while still possible.
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That is correct. This lens is made by Tamron in China rather than the Pentax lens factory in Viet Nam. It has essentially the same layout and optics as the Tamron 18-270mm for Canon and Nikon minus the internal image stabilization.