Lenses

RDK · 03-01-2015, 10:50 AM

I have a vintage MV with an assortment of lenses. I have also purchased a K3 and was wondering because they both have the same mounts if the MV lenses would work on my new camera. Thank you in advance for any information you may have.

Rick

FreeSpirit9 · 03-01-2015, 11:49 AM

This might point you in the right direction.
Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

**jatrax** · 03-01-2015, 11:52 AM

The short answer is, yes. However, they will only work to the limits of the lens, a completely manual lens will remain a completely manual lens.

For more information read this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/110658-u...x-dslrs-f.html

Without knowing which lenses you have specific information is hard to give. If they are original 'K' series lenses, marked 'SMC' or if they are 'M' series lenses then you will need to change a setting in the menu of the k-3 and use green button stop down metering. For 'A' series lenses just make sure the lens aperture ring is in the 'A' position and you should be good.

Not a Number · 03-01-2015, 03:21 PM

Related to the above links

The Pentax Camera Lens Compatibility Chart

**Scorpio71GR** · 03-01-2015, 03:34 PM

I still use my old K and M mount lens on my K3. Like others have said they are totally manual and you will have to use stop down metering. This is were older lens with an A setting are easier to use. The K mount was introduced back in 1975 I believe, any K mount lens will work directly on your K3. That is one of the greatest advantages of Pentax.

03-01-2015, 10:50 AM	#1
RDK New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 1	Lenses I have a vintage MV with an assortment of lenses. I have also purchased a K3 and was wondering because they both have the same mounts if the MV lenses would work on my new camera. Thank you in advance for any information you may have. Rick

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FreeSpirit9 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 557	This might point you in the right direction. Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	The short answer is, yes. However, they will only work to the limits of the lens, a completely manual lens will remain a completely manual lens. For more information read this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/110658-u...x-dslrs-f.html Without knowing which lenses you have specific information is hard to give. If they are original 'K' series lenses, marked 'SMC' or if they are 'M' series lenses then you will need to change a setting in the menu of the k-3 and use green button stop down metering. For 'A' series lenses just make sure the lens aperture ring is in the 'A' position and you should be good.

03-01-2015, 03:21 PM	#4
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Related to the above links The Pentax Camera Lens Compatibility Chart

03-01-2015, 03:34 PM	#5
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	I still use my old K and M mount lens on my K3. Like others have said they are totally manual and you will have to use stop down metering. This is were older lens with an A setting are easier to use. The K mount was introduced back in 1975 I believe, any K mount lens will work directly on your K3. That is one of the greatest advantages of Pentax.