Can I use old Pentax lenses on digital SLR?
Yes you can use those lenses. They will not be as convenient as the modern autofocus lenses but Pentax DSLRs are unique in that they have backwards capability with almost any Pentax mount lens ever made, including screw mount and medium format lenses (with adapters.)
Are Pentax lenses backwards compatible?
If you’re a Pentax shooter, you probably already know that most K-mount lenses work with most digital K-mount cameras. One of the Pentax system’s key strengths is indeed exceptional backwards-compatibility, even with the very first Pentax lenses ever made.
Will lenses fit digital camera?
It depends on the camera brand. Many companies have recently changed the way their lenses and cameras fit together, so older lenses won’t fit or won’t do everything they should. Old film SLR lenses change a little when you put them on most digital SLRs.
What is a Pentax DAL lens?
MSRP. $199.95 USD. The SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens is a standard zoom lens for the Pentax K-mount. It is often sold as a kit lens with Pentax digital SLR cameras and has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27-82.5mm. Its optical formula is made of 12 elements in 9 groups.
Can you put an old lens on a new camera?
How do I know what lenses fit my camera?
Is it compatible? The easiest way to find out which lenses your camera will accept is to look at the indicators on lens mount on the front of your camera. Simply remove the lens from your camera by pressing the lens release button and twisting the lens anti-clockwise.
What kind of lens does a Pentax camera use?
Pentax lenses discussed here are “K-mount” bayonet lenses. Older screw-mount lenses, also known as “M-42” lenses, can be mounted with an optional adapter: You get only manual focus and manual or aperture-prefered exposure with stop-down metering. AF = First autofocus lens — One lens that only works with the ME-F camera
Can a Pentax DSLR be used as a TV?
Yes, all Pentax DSLRs accept all K-mount lenses. This includes autofocusing (if applicable), focus confirmation, metering, IS, etc. The oldest two series, K and M series ( database ), do not have aperture contacts, and thus do not work with Av and Tv mode.
How much does a Pentax full frame lens cost?
The 6-megapixel ist-D retailed for $1500 when it first hit the market and I expect Pentax to get into full-frame when it becomes feasible at that price or slightly higher. Some Pentax lenses in the “FA” series had a feature called “Power Zoom”, in which the zoom of the lens could be driven by an electric motor (built into the lens).
Can a Pentax lens automatically choose the sharpest aperture?
Pentax “FA” series and later lenses contain a computer chip which contains the MTF data for that lens, so you can set the program autoexposure line of your camera to automatically choose the sharpest aperture for any lens you use! (See your camera owner’s manual for how to do this.)