works with Pentax K20d I was wondering, does any one know if this will by chance work with the Pentax K20d?
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I'm ordering one tomorrow for my Pentax K-x, we'll find out.Based on my understanding of it, it's a cold foot with no contacts, you don't even have to put it on as it's just the power supply. It's not an actual "Flash" It's Continuous Light based on what I gather from some of the reviews.
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Yes it does work for Pentax. Since it's not an actual flash and the cold-foot that fits into the hot-shoe is universal it will likely fit any camera with a hot-shoe.You do not even need to attach it to the hot-shoe if you have another way to secure the power pack part of it.It will fit/work on almost any lens since it works bases on the filter thread size and not the make/model.It's not very bright for macro's though. In order to get proper exposure at f/11 I had to go to ISO1600 @ 1/30th. This should be fine if you are using a tripod and your subject doesn't move. Since it doesn't need to be on the hot-shoe I will likely be attaching a standard flash with a DIY Diffuser and have the Ring-light on as Fill Light. Yes it does work for Pentax. Since it's not an actual flash and the cold-foot that fits into the hot-shoe is universal it will likely fit any camera with a hot-shoe.You do not even need to attach it to the hot-shoe if you have another way to secure the power pack part of it.It will fit/work on almost any lens since it works bases on the filter thread size and not the make/model.It's not very bright for macro's though. In order to get proper exposure at f/11 I had to go to ISO1600 @ 1/30th. This should be fine if you are using a tripod and your subject... » Read More Yes it does work for Pentax. Since it's not an actual flash and the cold-foot that fits into the hot-shoe is universal it will likely fit any camera with a hot-shoe.You do not even need to attach it to the hot-shoe if you have another way to secure the power pack part of it.It will fit/work on almost any lens since it works bases on the filter thread size and not the make/model.It's not very bright for macro's though. In order to get proper exposure at f/11 I had to go to ISO1600 @ 1/30th. This should be fine if you are using a tripod and your subject doesn't move. Since it doesn't need to be on the hot-shoe I will likely be attaching a standard flash with a DIY Diffuser and have the Ring-light on as Fill Light. « Show Less
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I have this lenses and it worked very good on my K500 PENTAX. Which is almost the same as the K50. This I hope is some help.
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Yes, it works on Pentax K-3, K30, K50, K500, K-01 K-5, K5II, K5IIs, K-r, and 645D (Astrotracer function is not available to K-01 and 645D)
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Bill, I have a K20D also and tried this lens on it - the distortion was apparent at 18mm indoors.. I only tried the lens on the camera.. never used it as I did not get all the proper paperwork nor a lens shield with it... so I returned it the next day to Amazon for a full refund.. only because of the seller.. not the lens itself.. I'd also say.. read as many reviews on it as possible before buying..
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Larry, I've seen reviews that have said Sigma And Tamron lenses work well on the Pentax body. As long as you have the correct lens mount - I think its called a Bayonet Mount, so it should fit the camera. I think the information offered by Pentax Indicated all their lenses would work on the K20d, even a screw mount lens if you have an adaptoor. The Older Manual Pentax lenses will work but some features may be lost when photographing. For example If your using a Pentax SMC - M lens there will be no digital read out for the lens opening on the camera's LED screens and some of the lens information won't be stored with the photo's properties. With an M lens I think you are restricted to be able to only use a few of the camera modes like Manual and Bulb. I haven't read enough of the manual to fully understand it all. I mainly shoot in Manual while using the Pentax SMC-M lens. Pentax SMC-A Lenses will work in in all modes, I believe. If your using a manual Pentax SMC-A lens and have the apperature ring set on "A" then the camera wil record the correct lens information when the camera's shutter is tripped, it will also display the info in the camera's digital readout.. Any of the Pentax Bayonet Mount lenses that say they are for the DSLR will fit the camera. I have the Pentax SMC DA18-250mm, the 10-17mm Fish Eye and the 12-24nn Wide Angle. All are wonderful lenses. I have manual lenses That I used in the 1990's on my Pentax K1000 that I occassionally use on my K20D, They include a 150mm M Lens, 28mm A Lens, a 50mm A and M lens and a Tamron 250mm zoom lens. The 50mm has a lens opening of 1.7 Good Luck, Moose
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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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It comes with an adapter that works in my Pentax K-5, so I would think it would work on yours.
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Hi, thanks question. This lens can work for Pentax K-50 and K-30. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for the good info. I had a Canon Rebel that I returned because of picture quality with the standard kit lens. I have been trying to decide between the Nikon D90 & the Pentax K20D. I am going to go with the K20D and start with the 18-250 and see how far I go. So I am off to shop now. Again... Thanks a lot.
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It fits in a standard hot shoe mount, so I'm thinking yes (I haven't personally ever inspected the hot shoe mount on a K-r... but I think Pentax uses a standard hot shoe on that model)
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Hi Harry I have a Pentax and yes it works with it the lens itself is a manual focus not an auto focus so you will be fine!
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Yes, it will work with a Pentax k500. It would work with any of the Pentax DSLR cameras.
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It should fit nicely with any K-series Pentax. I have the K-30 and they go together splendidly.
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Michael, I'm not sure because I shoot Pentax instead of Nikon. I would suggest you find a Nikon shooter from among the reviewers and ask them. Sorry I can't be of more help. Tim
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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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It seems to work with any Pentax camera that has an IR sensor. It works on my K-x (Until 1 of my daughters claimed it), K-r, K30, K3, WG-2 (before I broke this nearly unbreakable camera), and WG-4. Keep in mind that you have to use this remote, or any IR remote, within the camera IR sensor's field of view. (And yes, it will bounce off of walls the same as a TV remote will.) I mention this since most of the Pentax cameras, up until recently, had their IR sensors mounted on the front of the camera.
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If the lens is a Pentax Bayonet mount it will fit this camera. I use several manual lens from the 1980's on my K20d. The manual lenses will of course only function as a manual, and you will have to set aperture and focus yourself.