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stillwell · 08-26-2016, 09:26 PM

Cant figure out if this will work as there is no Fstop on this lens. anyone educate me about this?
cheers

LesDMess · 08-26-2016, 09:52 PM

No manual aperture adjustment means you will only be able to shoot the lens wide open.

gabriel_bc · 08-26-2016, 10:11 PM

If you want to use a DA lens on a film camera you need a film body that can control the aperture from the body. I have an MZ-7 for this exact purpose.

Adam · 08-26-2016, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

No manual aperture adjustment means you will only be able to shoot the lens wide open.

At the minimum aperture, actually (F22).

You'll minimally need an A-series camera to use the lens.

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stillwell · 08-27-2016, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by gabriel_bc

If you want to use a DA lens on a film camera you need a film body that can control the aperture from the body. I have an MZ-7 for this exact purpose.

e bay here I come. Looked at an SMC 35mm-A but way too expensive
cheers

gabriel_bc · 08-27-2016, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by stillwell

e bay here I come. Looked at an SMC 35mm-A but way too expensive
cheers

Originally posted by stillwell

e bay here I come. Looked at an SMC 35mm-A but way too expensive
cheers

Just be aware that the MZ / ZX series have an achilles heel - the mirror motor is prone to fail. See the following thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/53977-pentax...n-problem.html

Jonathan Mac · 08-28-2016, 01:08 AM

The cheapest option to be able to use a DA lens on film will be a P30N, but you won't be able to control the aperture, you'll only be able to use it in P mode.

For a manual 35mm lens in K mount, the cheapest option is probably the M series 35mm f/2.8. It's nice and small with good optics, but not very easy to find as by that time 35mm wasn't so common, most people went with 28mm for a wide angle.

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LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	No manual aperture adjustment means you will only be able to shoot the lens wide open.

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gabriel_bc Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Langley, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 550	If you want to use a DA lens on a film camera you need a film body that can control the aperture from the body. I have an MZ-7 for this exact purpose.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by LesDMess No manual aperture adjustment means you will only be able to shoot the lens wide open. At the minimum aperture, actually (F22). You'll minimally need an A-series camera to use the lens. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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stillwell New Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: palmerston north,new zealand Posts: 18 Original Poster	Originally posted by gabriel_bc If you want to use a DA lens on a film camera you need a film body that can control the aperture from the body. I have an MZ-7 for this exact purpose. e bay here I come. Looked at an SMC 35mm-A but way too expensive cheers

08-27-2016, 09:07 PM	#6
gabriel_bc Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Langley, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 550	Originally posted by stillwell e bay here I come. Looked at an SMC 35mm-A but way too expensive cheers Originally posted by stillwell e bay here I come. Looked at an SMC 35mm-A but way too expensive cheers Just be aware that the MZ / ZX series have an achilles heel - the mirror motor is prone to fail. See the following thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/53977-pentax...n-problem.html

08-28-2016, 01:08 AM	#7
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	The cheapest option to be able to use a DA lens on film will be a P30N, but you won't be able to control the aperture, you'll only be able to use it in P mode. For a manual 35mm lens in K mount, the cheapest option is probably the M series 35mm f/2.8. It's nice and small with good optics, but not very easy to find as by that time 35mm wasn't so common, most people went with 28mm for a wide angle.

Using a 35mm DA lens on an MX

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