Does this lens work with the Pentax *ist DS digital?? Auto-focus? Thanks!
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Yes it will. The *istDS has a KAF2 mount just as all Pentax DSLR's up to the Pentax K5.
1873209
Yes, it will work with a Pentax *ist DS. It uses the Pentax K mount and will auto-focus just fine on that camera.
22793
Yes. It looks like this lens:Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
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iT WORKS FINE ON MY PENTAX BOTH ON AUTO FOCUS AND MANUAL FOCUS Manual focus is more accuate especially when viewing subjects that aucto focus finds difficult mirror surfaces wate glass dimly lit!!!
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I got it for a Pentax DA L 18-55 F/3.5-5.6 AL and it works well. I have read about other who had loose copies, but mine is not. There are other models of this lens so check if yours is the same.
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Yes, it will. Any Pentax bayonet-mount (K-mount) lens will work with any Pentax DSLR.
1943321
Yes! that is one of the advantages of the Pentax. You still have to input the focal lens manually as there is no way that the camera finds out about it by itself but you will be prompted to do it by the camera when you open it. Then you use the green button to get the right exposure. The camera is great for a photographer!
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I have this lens, it's very nice. I bought it for my Pentax K3 and recently started researching how to adapt it to a Pentax Q7 so I purchased a Pentax adapter K for Q. From what I read the adapters work but you will have to manually focus since there are no auto focus contact points on the adapters. I believe the same is true with all the less expensive adapters.
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It does work with digital cameras, Kathleen. I have one. It's just a manual lens.
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Yes the Pentax lens did work on my Canon camera with the adaptor. I was a little worried at first when i couldn't get it off of the camera but then i finally figured out there is a little metal strip that pushed in released it from the camera. Had me worried at first, and your Pentax lens will all be manuel.
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Not too sure. Recommend you get the lens technical spec from the Pentax website.
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As far as I know Nikon and Pentax have different designs in terms of their lenses. The Sigma in question is for Nikon DSLR.
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Yes--the lens will work with the Pentax kx. Sigma makes third party lenses that are built for the big-name cameras such as Canon, Nikon, and Pentax. For example, you can get the Sigma 18-200 lens for either of the aforementioned cameras. Just make sure you purchase one that says it's for Pentax cameras. This Sigma lens is a good all purpose, "walk-around" lens. You can put this lens on your camera and use it for a wide range of photography--indoor, outdoor, portrait, landscape, etc. Sigma is one of the best "third-party" manufacturers as their lenses are good quality for the money. Of course, "name brand" lenses such as Pentax, Canon, or Nikon, are better quality with better image quality, however, they are also often more expensive. Sigma is a very good compromise.
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Some of the old lenses will not focus to infinity on the Pentax DSLR's. I was disappointed in that. My 135 mm, the 105mm and my 200 mm Super Takumar lenses would not focus at infinity. You will definitely need the modern D, DA or DAL lens to fully use of all the camera functions.
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This lens will fit a K10D and any other Pentax K mount body, but it will not auto focus on camera bodies that do not have the PZ contacts, also known as the power zoom contacts. Bodies such as the K100D, K200D, and *istDS will manually focus only. This lens has SDM focusing only, it does not have both SDM and screw drive, so it will not auto focus on camera bodies that do not have the PZ Zoom contacts.
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It works perfectly with my Pentax K10 and it is my understanding that it should work with the K5 and all other Pentax DSLR's made since the K10..according to Pentax. I actually bought 2 for this reason.
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You could check the Pentax website, however, the lens is a K mount so I would say yes it will work. I actually returned the Pentax 18-270mm and opted for the Sigma copy. After comparing the two side by side, I actually thought the photos were better quality with the Sigma. It has become my go-to lens. All of my other lenses are Pentax and I love them as well.
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The lens should be available for use with any Pentax DSLR.It's a basic 35mm K-mount, bayonet, lens.