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richard balonglong · 07-22-2010, 09:52 AM

Hi fellow Pentaxians...!

I have my Pentax K110D and 8*ist DS, and we all know that the body is made of hard plastic and has a metal framing/chassis inside. And, we all know that we can mount old lenses on it (which are metal and very heavy).
My question is: can the K110d or *ist DS's mount support the weight of heavy metal lenses and without lens collar(for example, the SMC Pentax-A 70-210mm 1:4)? I fear that if I will just let hang the heavy lens on the camera (hanging from shoulder or camera mounted on tripod), the weight of the lens might break-off or destroy the mount of the camera?

Thanks in advance...

Ira · 07-22-2010, 09:55 AM

It won't break.

reeftool · 07-22-2010, 10:00 AM

It probably won't break but there are a few threads about using aftermarket collars if it concerns you.

richard balonglong · 07-22-2010, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

It probably won't break but there are a few threads about using aftermarket collars if it concerns you.

I would like to use a tripod collar but there's no way I can fit one on my Pentax-A 70-210mm 1:4.

SpecialK · 07-22-2010, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by richard balonglong

Hi fellow Pentaxians...!

I have my Pentax K110D and 8*ist DS, and we all know that the body is made of hard plastic and has a metal framing/chassis inside. And, we all know that we can mount old lenses on it (which are metal and very heavy).
My question is: can the K110d or *ist DS's mount support the weight of heavy metal lenses and without lens collar(for example, the SMC Pentax-A 70-210mm 1:4)? I fear that if I will just let hang the heavy lens on the camera (hanging from shoulder or camera mounted on tripod), the weight of the lens might break-off or destroy the mount of the camera?

Thanks in advance...

It will not break the mount, but having a heavy unsupported weight when on a tripod will not provide the best results.

**Lowell Goudge** · 07-22-2010, 06:56 PM

A pentax 70-200mm f4 is not a heavy lens. I have walked around literally for years with my istD and a sigma 70-200F2.8 plus a tc, or a pentax 300mm F4 and a TC and hold camera and lens just by the body

It won't break

Never tried mounting by the tripod socket in the body though

richard balonglong · 07-26-2010, 08:22 PM

thank you everyone for the reply. now i can shoot without worries. hehe. thank you again..! =)

07-22-2010, 09:52 AM	#1
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	Pentax DSLR lens weight support??? Hi fellow Pentaxians...! I have my Pentax K110D and 8ist DS, and we all know that the body is made of hard plastic and has a metal framing/chassis inside. And, we all know that we can mount old lenses on it (which are metal and very heavy). My question is: can the K110d or ist DS's mount support the weight of heavy metal lenses and without lens collar(for example, the SMC Pentax-A 70-210mm 1:4)? I fear that if I will just let hang the heavy lens on the camera (hanging from shoulder or camera mounted on tripod), the weight of the lens might break-off or destroy the mount of the camera? Thanks in advance...

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Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	It won't break.

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reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,555	It probably won't break but there are a few threads about using aftermarket collars if it concerns you.

07-22-2010, 10:03 AM	#4
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350 Original Poster	Originally posted by reeftool It probably won't break but there are a few threads about using aftermarket collars if it concerns you. I would like to use a tripod collar but there's no way I can fit one on my Pentax-A 70-210mm 1:4.

07-22-2010, 10:27 AM	#5
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by richard balonglong Hi fellow Pentaxians...! I have my Pentax K110D and 8ist DS, and we all know that the body is made of hard plastic and has a metal framing/chassis inside. And, we all know that we can mount old lenses on it (which are metal and very heavy). My question is: can the K110d or ist DS's mount support the weight of heavy metal lenses and without lens collar(for example, the SMC Pentax-A 70-210mm 1:4)? I fear that if I will just let hang the heavy lens on the camera (hanging from shoulder or camera mounted on tripod), the weight of the lens might break-off or destroy the mount of the camera? Thanks in advance... It will not break the mount, but having a heavy unsupported weight when on a tripod will not provide the best results.

07-22-2010, 06:56 PM	#6
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	A pentax 70-200mm f4 is not a heavy lens. I have walked around literally for years with my istD and a sigma 70-200F2.8 plus a tc, or a pentax 300mm F4 and a TC and hold camera and lens just by the body It won't break Never tried mounting by the tripod socket in the body though

07-26-2010, 08:22 PM	#7
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350 Original Poster	thank you everyone for the reply. now i can shoot without worries. hehe. thank you again..! =)

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