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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You lose auto focus and most auto exposure. I have an *istD and the focus indicator works when I manually focus old K-mount lenses. I had to make some changes in the menus to make this happen, your mileage may vary. Otherwise you'll essentially have a digital camera with stop down metering. The camera has no way of knowing what aperture the lens is at so you need to stop the lens down then let the camera set shutter speed. Again, you'll have to play with your menu settings. Look for Pentax forums on places like photo.net. I think auto white balance should be OK. I use a number of old K-mount and screw mount (with an adapter) lenses. I've had a problem with blurring of bright objects with one of them (a Pentax 1.4 50mm), sort of like a soft focus lens. The same lens is perfectly sharp in a film camera. I think the problem is light reflecting between the rear lens element and the photo sensor. Digital lenses have been designed to deal with this. Be careful if you buy a screw mount adapter, some won't allow infinity focus. Get the genuine Pentax item. It works properly and is easy to remove without using a tool.
1391365
It should work with d200, I'm using it with d3200. d200 has less iso 1600 and more shutter speed compared to d3200. But this should not be a problem, because this lens takes in hell lot of light compared to normal lens we use with nikon. Dont forget to buy a f mount adaptor, and also a monopod/tripod.
913885
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.
2281052
The Pentax DA 16-45 lens will work on any Pentax digital DSLR camera. I have used Pentax for many years, and any K mount lens will work on any Pentax DSLR camera. Check Pentax Forum or the official Pentax site. I have the Pentax K-5 and K-5iis DSLR cameras and my DA 16-45 works great on both. I used to have a K-30 DSR, and the DA 16-45 worked really well.
720891
I have a Pentax d100. The standard lens will only take 52mm so I use 2 step up rings, one to 55 and then one to 58. I purposely bought 58mm so I could use it on all my lens. It works great on all lens.
904846
This is a silly thing to worry about. Older Pentax lenses were designed for film, which is an innately higher resolution medium at lower ASA/ISO speeds. A good K or M lens will still be good on this sensor, arguably better in some cases since the softest part of the image circle is cropped away.
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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.
1093345
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?
1800885
It depends. I'd check SN#. I still think Richoh has left the Pentax site as it was. It shouldn't be too hard to discover the cut off date for the motor issues that effected the early units. Mine is fine, but surprisingly my 60-250 2.8 has developed the AF lag. Go figure
1776935
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.
1912659
Yes. I have been using my 300mm lens on the d200. Works fine. Have also used with a 2x Teleconverter between lens and camera body. Wonderful lens, great photos!
289730
Yes, it should. As far as I know (and I have both a K10D and K-5), all the Pentax DA lenses are compatible with current Pentax digital SLRs, that's what the "DA" in the name of the lens means. You can find more detailed lists of what Pentax lenses are and aren't compatible with various Pentax DSLRs at Pentax's website, although you may have to dig a bit to find it.
2001062
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.
51907
Yes it does! I have a D200 and it works great. It's not the "best" lens, but it is a great starter lens. I would recommend a lens that has a wider range, since 55mm is not a great amount of zoom. Currently, I am looking at a lens that has a range from 18mm-200mm. It makes it easier to have a dynamic lens rather than having to switch out 2 (or more) lenses. Overall, this lens is a great starter kit - but there are better (albeit more expensive) options.
51908
this lens should work with all Nikon SLR and DLSR cameras and should be fully functional with the D200
839198
You would get a lot more bang for fewer bucks by replacing the D-90 body (12.4 mpix DX format) with a new D-610 (24.3 mpix FX format) if your 200 mm lens is in that format also, i.e., if it is the 70-200 FX zoom. Plus, HD video and faster internal processing.
1903821
I am not familiar with the D200, but Nikon lenses fit all Nikon SLR's so I would say yes.