pentax lenses Can anyone tell me if it is possible to use the lenses from the standard pentax camera with the digital camera? Or would I have to buy all new lenses?
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The Pentax kit lens is crap. The limited lenses on the other hand, are superb.
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Thanks for the info. I figured that out , finally. Don't know who gave me the misinformation about exchanging lenses, but I purchased the K-7 with the proper lens. Thanks again.
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No you can't. There is no "Other Brand" to "K Mount" adapter. "Other Brand" to "Screw Mount" maybe, but it won't work with a modern Pentax. You would have to find an "Other Brand" to "Screw Mount" (and I doubt they exist) then add a "Screw Mount" to "K Mount" but good luck taking pictures with it.
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Can anyone tell me if have a lens (18-55 mm f/ 3.5 - 5.6 or anythings else) better than Pentax to exchange in my Pentax K-7? Exist lens make by others manufactories which could give more quality than Pentax? Can anyone tell me that?
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You may use the old lenses with the digital camera. If the lenses have the A lock on the aperture ring the camera can still be in full auto mode. I have 4 lenses for my old 35mm camera and they all work with my new K20D.
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I would add that "full auto mode" will not include auto focus if the original lens didn't have that capability. I know that sounds obvious but some new purchasers are not clear about degrees of compatibility.On the other hand, trap focus may work out. That's a longer subject than I have time for here.If it helps, I can use my 1969 Pentax glass as long as I'm happy with the manual mode I used with them in 1969. And yes, I do remember how that's done!
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Does anyone know if a Sigma DL MACRO lens that was used on a Nikon N70 can be used on the Pentax K-7? If so, how?
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Old Pentax lenses are interchangeable with digital SLR's. God bless Pentax for that.
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Hello William, this is my first Pentax so I wouldn't know to be sure. Although from other answers below, hopefully someone has sorted your question. Cheers!
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I have a Pentax older that yours and all of the lens seem to work fine. I have both Sigma and Tamron lenses You know that with the older lenses it won't be weather resistant. It's only WR with Pentax WR lenses.
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Tsundo, you can use them, but there are varied reports of how well they perform. See this discussion in the Pentax forums:http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/127803-manual-focus-lenses-645d.html
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Yes indeed. And my 85mm f/1.8 Pentax lens functions as a 127.5 mm lens -- but where are you going to find an f/1.8 or even f/2.0 lens of that focal length these days? So some of the older lenses, like that one, actually offer an advantage over the more modern lenses. Because 'noise' kicks in around 400 ISO with most digital cameras, a fast lens is especially useful. (The 50mm f1.4 Pentax lens is a very fast lens of unbelievable quality for its price, which is around $200.)
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I went from a Canon DSLR to the Pentax K-30. So far I am very happy with this camera. In the "Auto" mode it is similar to using a point and shot camera. But the camera has many more advanced features that you can use. Also, Pentax K-30 allows you to use lens from older SLR Pentax camera. I am using 2 lens that were from a film type SLR!
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Yes you can use it on all Pentax DSLRs including the upcoming Pentax K-3. Have fun.
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You should be able to get any kind of C-mount or adaptor ring for you Pentax. I had to buy one for my Nikon so this lens would fit. The only thing is it is a fully manual lens so you need to put your camera to manual due to it not recognizing that there is a lens even attached... this is a fun lens to use though. Amazing photos of the moon.
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yes Pentax is famous for being able to interchange lenses, however some of the earlier bodies will not give you full auto functions, I would check with the chart available from Pentax to make sure if you will get full functionality
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Thank you so much for explaining the difference. I have used a 35 mm Pentax for years. And I have a small digital that I use now for quick shots. But I wanted to move up to something that would give me a good combination of options. So the dSLR cameras are all new to me.
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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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Yes.. Pentax SLR "K" mount lenses will work... Along with the screw mount type with an adapter..
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If you want to get some details on the different pentax lenses check out http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-50mm-fa-da-dfa-lens-comparison/design-and-handling.html# . Out of the lenses you mentioned the DA 50 f1.8 is the only one that I have. It's a great, easy to use, and inexpensive lens. I've heard great things about the 35mm that you mentioned. It's 4 times the price of the DA 50mm f1.8, so it better be good! For user reviews check out this link http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/ . Also don't be afraid to ask questions on the forum, the folks there are extremely helpful and don't mind sharing information. Good luck If you want to get some details on the different pentax lenses check out http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-50mm-fa-da-dfa-lens-comparison/design-and-handling.html# . Out of the lenses you mentioned the DA 50 f1.8 is the only one that I have. It's a great, easy to use, and inexpensive lens. I've heard great things about the 35mm that you mentioned. It's 4 times the price of the DA 50mm f1.8, so it better be good! For user reviews check out this link http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/ . Also don't be afraid to ask questions on the forum, the folks there are extremely... » Read More If you want to get some details on the different pentax lenses check out http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-50mm-fa-da-dfa-lens-comparison/design-and-handling.html# . Out of the lenses you mentioned the DA 50 f1.8 is the only one that I have. It's a great, easy to use, and inexpensive lens. I've heard great things about the 35mm that you mentioned. It's 4 times the price of the DA 50mm f1.8, so it better be good! For user reviews check out this link http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/ . Also don't be afraid to ask questions on the forum, the folks there are extremely helpful and don't mind sharing information. Good luck « Show Less
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It works perfectly with the *ist DL. I have the same Pentax camera and just got this lens. It has great performance and has produced some great shots for me. Here's more info from Sigma's site... http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3303&navigator;=3
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When I bought my digital camera, I had several lenses that would attach to the camera but not all of them functioned properly. I think manual focus lenses may be confusing since a lot of the camera's capability won't work.
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I have a Nikon D5100. The lens has the focusing motor incorporated into the lens. I believe Pentax has focusing motor in the camera body.
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Thanks for your question! I did a search of our catalog to see which Pentax Q lenses we have on the site. You can see the results here: