Old K1000 lense compatible? can I use my 20 year old lenses for my K1000 with this camera?
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Yes. The beauty of Pentax DSLR's is that they will accept all K-mount Pentax lenses ever produced. I myself have a 25 year old manual focus 50mm M f/1.4 lens I use on this camera.
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UMMMM. I think the answer is a little more complicated than a simple yes. The lenses will mount on the camera, but dont expect most of the features of a newer SLR to work. The camera wont be able to tell what aperature the lens is at. Of course, no auto focus. You will have to shoot on full manual mode (no aperature or shutter speed priority). Also - dont forget the conversion factor. Not sure what it is for this camera, but in general multiply the focal length by 1.6 and you will have the effective focal length with an old lens.
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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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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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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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I bought the K5 and lens at the same time, they work well together, have had no issues.
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You'll be able to use all your old Pentax lenses. If they're screw mount you'll need to get an adapter. Good ones (Original Pentax) run about $20 on ebay or you get one from the Pentax Online Store for $30.95.I suspect the metering will work but you may have to change some camera settings. You'll have to stop the lens down, then the camera will set the shutter speed. At least that's how it works with my Pentax *istD and screw mount lenses. If you're using K-mount lenses the same applies. With my camera I do get an "in focus" indicator in the viewfinder when I use manual K-mount lenses. You can download the manual for free from www.pentaximaging.com. Go to the Support section. You'll be able to use all your old Pentax lenses. If they're screw mount you'll need to get an adapter. Good ones (Original Pentax) run about $20 on ebay or you get one from the Pentax Online Store for $30.95.I suspect the metering will work but you may have to change some camera settings. You'll have to stop the lens down, then the camera will set the shutter speed. At least that's how it works with my Pentax *istD and screw mount lenses. If you're using K-mount lenses the same applies. With my camera I do get an "in focus" indicator in the viewfinder when I use... » Read More You'll be able to use all your old Pentax lenses. If they're screw mount you'll need to get an adapter. Good ones (Original Pentax) run about $20 on ebay or you get one from the Pentax Online Store for $30.95.I suspect the metering will work but you may have to change some camera settings. You'll have to stop the lens down, then the camera will set the shutter speed. At least that's how it works with my Pentax *istD and screw mount lenses. If you're using K-mount lenses the same applies. With my camera I do get an "in focus" indicator in the viewfinder when I use manual K-mount lenses. You can download the manual for free from www.pentaximaging.com. Go to the Support section. « Show Less
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I don't own a K50, but it works fine on my K30, and the K30 is basically the K50 with a different outer shell. Also, I found some photographers that have posted photos with this lens attached to their K50 and they look great.
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I have a K-50 as well and I bought the K-3 so I would have two different bodies that use the same lenses. To be honest I would look for a good deal on the K-5iis or a K-50. The K-3 has some advantages but not enough to warrant the price compared to the k-50. I am sure you would be happy with either camera. If I only had the k-50 I would not feel cheated.
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i use to have an old lens with a new camera, it was compatible but the pictures didn´t seem correct.
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Yes. See: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-Digital-Reduction-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B000FTLSR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419199194&sr=8-1&keywords=k100d
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Pentax K series all have the same camera to lens fitting. I use a Kx series with my lens and also lens from a previously owned k1000Hope this helps
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I haven't used any, but all the information that I've read about the K-50 has mentioned that any K-mount lenses CAN be used with it. That is one of the great selling points of this - and other cameras in the "K" line.
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Older cameras required manual focusing, and did not have a focus motor either in the lens or in the camera body. Some of these older lenses, especially Pentax with the K mount, can still be used on modern cameras but require manual focusing. Presumably an autofocus lens is useable with a modern camera, although some of the makers have changed their mounts from time to time so you should check with a camera users forum or an expert to make sure that older lens are compatible.
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I was in same boat with 4 pentax lenses from my old K1000. I love my new K500, but so far none of my old lenses seem to work. All are full manual lenses, so it may depend on whether you have manual or auto lenses (have an A on aperture ring). Suggest going to Ricoh/Pentax website and download K500 owner manual. To be honest, the standard lens that comes with K500 does everything my old lenses did - and much more. Fantastic photos and gobs of features.
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You'll need to find out the mount type of the lens. This lens was produced with two different mounts: K-mount and M42. This lens adapter works with the M42 only. It looks like a threaded bolt on the back of the lens where you actually have to screw the lens onto the camera similar to a lightbulb. The K-mount is a bayonet type mount similar to the EOS mount. A K1000 lens locks into place after 60 degrees of rotation or so. DPReview talking about the 2 mounts: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/22012925 Image of M42 mount type: http://www.tomioka.de/55mm-Dateien/hinterlinse_yashinon.jpg Image of K1000 mount type: http://static4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120401150827/camerapedia/images/a/af/Pentax_K1000_07.jpg For the K1000 to EOS adapter, I guess you'd need this adapter: http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adapter-Dandelion-Confirmation-Digital/dp/B003Y3EJMU/
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Oh yeah, this is an old-fashion manual 35mm camera. Wiks has a good page on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K1000.
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I have used the old K1000 lenses (pentax 50mm lens it came with and an off brand telephoto) on my pentax k-3 with no issue. It is all manual, so I have to take a guess at metering, and of course no auto focus, but it works, it mounts and produces nice results. You will have to have knowledge of manual metering to produce the results you want.