old pentax lenses: I have a Pentax manual camera from way back...Is it possible to use the manual lenses from that camera on the K10D?
178459
Michael- A seller on EBay (search super takumar lenses) claims that you can, with an adaptor. But I can't verify this and would also like to know.
292037
Generally the answer is yes. However today i discovered that I have a Sigma 28mm lens that mounts on every pentax film camera I own, but that lens will NOT mount on my Pentax K-x DSLR. I am trying to find out why, and if that can be fixed, and I am close to ordering a K-30 myself, and am curious if it will mount to that Sigma lens!
803232
The DA is a digital lens and the K-R is a digital. Pentax has not changed it's mount in decades, the only thing I can't answer are whether the contact points that connect the lens to the body are fully compatable
653743
Piece of cake. You need an m42(screw mount) to Pentax K mount adapter. Good one should be under $10.00. Brass is preferable.
1787790
Every Pentax lens I know of come with both a lens and rear caps. Any K-mount (which this one is) lens will fit any modern Pentax body. The K30, being one of the more modern ones fits the requirement. The K30 (and any other Pentax camera with a K-mount, will take all Pentax screw mount lenses with an adapter. This opens the field to any lens that Pentax has ever built to use with these cameras.
2253696
The beauty of Pentax digital cameras is that my manual camera lens fit too. The lens you are looking at is a wonderful lens. I hope this helps.
1393206
It depends on the mount. Please see the pictures and descriptions at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K_mount - unless it is the ancient screw-type mount, it will connect. You may end up setting the focus and/or aperture manually, but that depends on which lens(es) you have, and their capabilities. This is a great little camera, and I recommend the new water resistant lenses from personal experience. Good luck!
2001061
If they were used on a Pentax camera YES. I have a number of old lens from an ME and type K Pentax film camera. You need to follow the instructions from Pentax. Manual settings for the old film cameras
342911
Meant to give a more complete answer before. With the exception of the much older screw mount lenses, you can use just about any bayonet style pentex lens with a K-r. One of the many benefits of using a Pentax camera!
717430
You need to be very careful about your lens mount. The wrong one could destroy the contacts for your automatic lenses. This converts the Pentax K-mount to the Nikon F-mount and makes your camera a manual operation only. There are no auto features to the Pentax lens with the adaptor.
23199
I have the old Pentax as well and 4 lenses so I was wanting to know the same thing. I recently took my old lenses into a camera shop and they helped me quite a bit. You will have to focus manually with them of course but depending on what type of lens you have, some of them have the sensors and will adjust the exposure automatically. The guy at the shop did find a way to use the full manual lens but you have to create a custom setting for it in the menu for the camera to recognize the lens or the shutter won't even work. I plan to get the body and then replace lenses eventually as money allows. I have the old Pentax as well and 4 lenses so I was wanting to know the same thing. I recently took my old lenses into a camera shop and they helped me quite a bit. You will have to focus manually with them of course but depending on what type of lens you have, some of them have the sensors and will adjust the exposure automatically. The guy at the shop did find a way to use the full manual lens but you have to create a custom setting for it in the menu for the camera to recognize the lens or the shutter won't even work. I plan to get the body and then replace lenses eventually as money... » Read More I have the old Pentax as well and 4 lenses so I was wanting to know the same thing. I recently took my old lenses into a camera shop and they helped me quite a bit. You will have to focus manually with them of course but depending on what type of lens you have, some of them have the sensors and will adjust the exposure automatically. The guy at the shop did find a way to use the full manual lens but you have to create a custom setting for it in the menu for the camera to recognize the lens or the shutter won't even work. I plan to get the body and then replace lenses eventually as money allows. « Show Less
1358526
I don't have a Pentax digital camera, but as I understand it they should have the standard K-mount. Be careful of the Ricoh K-mount lenses that have an extra pin that can get stuck on the digital cameras so that you cannot easily remove the lens.
1878792
With the Q10 you can only use the 1.03 firmware. The Pentax Q is a different camera (earlier version of the Q10)
1354594
Yes. The nice thing about Pentax lenses is that even the old screw mount ones will work with any Pentax dslr, and all K-mount lenses will work on any dslr body.
577342
Well.... technically yes. After all, "Pentax claims that all their auto-focus cameras are backward compatible with K-mount lenses dating back as far as 1975 without need for an adapter." But there are major trade offs. The camera cannot read the set f-stop of K and M series lens. You won't be able to take advantage of the autofocus options. You may need to manually set aperture. You'll have to compensate for the smaller digital chip size as compared to 35mm film. But technically the lens is will work. You'll likely get better results from upgrading to a lens designed for use with the digital camera. The K-5 II does offer full manual control options that will let it resemble the Pentax ME. Well... except for maybe the film advance lever and rewind crank.
11291
Other than I know that all Pentax lenses are supposed to work with any of their bayonet mounts I don't know. I know it worked with my K100 digital. To my great delight, I can use my OLD Pentax lenses that aren't digital with my digital Pentax--they just don't read what the computer part is saying in the camera. I have gotten excellent photos using non-digital and digital lenses with my digital Pentax.
79696
The good news is, any Pentax lens will mount on a Pentax DSLR (Hats off to Pentax). Even if you have an old screw mount lens, the screw mount to Pentax K adapter will work. Functionality is limited to the type of lens. If it's a manual type, you can use aperture priority mode on the DSLR and the camera will choose the sutter speed, like your ME Super can. I have a collection of Pentax lenses and bought a Pentax DSLR because I can use them on it. I use the standard screw mount 50mm that came with my old Spotmatic because the glass is super on it. If you love your Pentax optics, the Pentax DSLR is the way to go. The good news is, any Pentax lens will mount on a Pentax DSLR (Hats off to Pentax). Even if you have an old screw mount lens, the screw mount to Pentax K adapter will work. Functionality is limited to the type of lens. If it's a manual type, you can use aperture priority mode on the DSLR and the camera will choose the sutter speed, like your ME Super can. I have a collection of Pentax lenses and bought a Pentax DSLR because I can use them on it. I use the standard screw mount 50mm that came with my old Spotmatic because the glass is super on it. If you love your Pentax optics, the Pentax... » Read More The good news is, any Pentax lens will mount on a Pentax DSLR (Hats off to Pentax). Even if you have an old screw mount lens, the screw mount to Pentax K adapter will work. Functionality is limited to the type of lens. If it's a manual type, you can use aperture priority mode on the DSLR and the camera will choose the sutter speed, like your ME Super can. I have a collection of Pentax lenses and bought a Pentax DSLR because I can use them on it. I use the standard screw mount 50mm that came with my old Spotmatic because the glass is super on it. If you love your Pentax optics, the Pentax DSLR is the way to go. « Show Less