New type of generic M42 adaptor?

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Originally Posted by richard64

I am not sure why you state that this is a new type, these clones have been available for many years.

Three years ago I bought one made by Kood. After using it for a week I found that the adapter had become jammed in my K100D. It took me a while, but eventually I managed to get the lens and adapter out. The screw and leaf spring were inside the camera, but I got them out before they could do any damage. Now I use that adapter without the spring, but it does mean that the adapter can unscrew out of the K mount if I use a lens with a stiff focus. That adapter is now permanently on my Flektogon and I have drilled a hole for the lens release catch...

Richard

Thanks richard and all other contributor!
Hmmm heavy lens could be a big concern as most takumar lens are heavy, isnt it?

anyhow, I would not use the extension tube, so it's not a problem as well.

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Originally Posted by SOldBear

I'm not sure why you didn't see the aforementioned "type 2" on various Pentax forums (fora?). It looks similar to the genuine Pentax copy alright, but in use, it's very frustrating. Some noticeable characteristics:

0. You need the tool to remove the adapter from the camera's mount. With the genuine Pentax adapter, you can just use a corner of your thumb nail, or worst case, the tip of a ballpoint pen.

1. It doesn't fit very well in the camera's mount. As the result, the lens, particularly a heavy one, can wiggle in the mount. Parts or all of the photo will be blurry.

2. The material used to make the leaf spring is not of the best quality. Over time, the spring will fail. If the spring fails when the adapter is attached to the lens, you may have a hard time getting it out.

As posted, don't bother with any of the knock-offs. Get the genuine Pentax article.

Soldbear you are always helpful!
Well. i guess i am just ignorant about the different type of adaptor. I thoguht the forum members are always talking about the TYPE1 adaptors.
Now with pictures and verbal confrimation, i can be confident that most of them are not good knock offs.

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Originally Posted by Zewrak

Maybe the price raise come when they have sold out their stock and need to get new ones in. *shrug* Either way. 150$ is too much for a tiny metal ring.

It's not like i dont want to get the genuine adaptor. I've been lurking around ebay trying to get a good deal from time to time, as in canada we cannot buy from pentaxwebsite. =(