Using old Pentax SLR lenses on the D200 What features do I lose when I put my 25 year old 1.2 50mm Pentax lens on the D200?
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The reason for looking at this camera is because I have a Pentax SLR, and have some money invested in the Lens', And was under the understanding that I can use the same lens? I am hoping that with the purchasse that they will work! I am ok with out the metering? As long as I can do it manually?
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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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Hi, I use it on my D200. As the Nikon lens mount has not changed, The adapter should work. However, as the product description says: "The lens will fit physically, but the automatic diaphragm, auto-focusing, and other functions will not operate correctly while using this adapter. You can shoot in manual or aperture priority mode.". I use it in aperture priority and change the aperture from the lens with excellent results. Hope this helps.
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Pretty much any Pentax lens (DA*, DA, FA). I have used my lenses from 2007 and just bought an FA 50mm 1.4 lens (a beauty) on this. On the whole the camera is a beautifully designed one that you can hold in the palm of your hand and when you put one of the lenses on to it, it feels like a little tank. Its solidly built. Happy I bought this! The FPS speeds are phenomenal and blow Canon and Nikon out of the water. Quiet too!
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My 18-200 lens from my old D 90 works well, with auto focus working quite well. The auto mode doesn't work but the "P" and other modes are fine
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all my manual and af lenses fit and work great. This was a big reason I choose this camera, I have alot of lenses. However I find that i use the pentex 18-250 lense almost all the time. It cover all your needs.
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I am not familiar with the D200, but Nikon lenses fit all Nikon SLR's so I would say yes.
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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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I was also looking at Pentax 10D pre-production reviews. Looks like pentax has similar features including dust cleaning like canon and Image Stabilization like sony. I was planing to buy Canon since it is $200 cheaper but now probably will wait till i get to read Pentax reviews .. any idea about the avaliability of lenses for Pentax??
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You will need to get an adapter for it. As is the Pentax lens is not the same lens format as the Samsung 2000 NX.
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By far the best overall performing lens is the Pentax DA 18-250mm F3.5-5.6. This lens is a miracle performer from wide to zoom. Hunting around you can get this lens for under $400. I would highly recommend having more then one lens so you can shoot in a greater variety of settings. I currently have 3 lenses but my 18-250mm spends the bulk of its time on my K20D.
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I do not have the 1.2 I do have a 50mm 1.8 and a 135mm 2.8 and I use this adapter with a T4i and the quality is amazing. The FD lenses were made really well. The only thing with a 1.2 the depth of field is so shallow you are likely going to blur out half of your subject. You may not want to shoot that lens wide open. However if you do I am sure the photos will look amazing. I hope this helps you out.
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Sure it will. But if the d200 is a croped sensor and this is a full frame lens. Then u will have a fical lenght of 24*1.5 equal to 36 mm so bare this in mind before to decide
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I have this lens and it works with my Nikon D200 just fine. If your worried, make sure you can return it.
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Yes, if you get the Nikon fit lens. There are two of these Tamrons available: one with an internal motor and one without. I believe both will work on your D200.
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Every Pentax SLR lens ever made can work on this camera. A very old screw mount lens would require an adapter; any bayonet mount SLR lens will mount and shoot easily on a K - 50 camera. If it was an automatic aperture lens, it will perform that way on a K 50. If it was an autofocus film lens, it will perform that way on a K 50.
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Yes, the D200 utilizes the DX format sensor thus the DX 18-200 lens will work great!
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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