BELL and Howell 28mm Lens on K-x

StephenA · 08-10-2011, 01:04 PM

Hi All,

I'm new to the DSLR scene so any help would be appreciated. I've had a K-x for about 3 months now and have been getting on great with the standard 18-55mm and a Sigma 70-300mm Zoom that I bought shortly afterwards.

I wanted to try an experiment with a f2.8 lens and bought a cheapy on EBay which is a Bell and Howell 28mm that will do f2.8. However, although the lens fits fine and I can see through the viewfinder okay, the camera refuses to take any photos when I press the shutter release it does nothing. The lens manually focuses okay and seems to work otherwise.

I'm sure that this is just me being thick but can anyone help?

Cheers,

Stephen

jolepp · 08-10-2011, 01:09 PM

This should help: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/110658-using-ma...x-dslrs-f.html

K57XR · 08-10-2011, 01:42 PM

This link should help you as well including stop-down-metering (Green Button)
Using Older Lenses with the PENTAX K-x | Pentax Support

or

Page 284 of your K-x manual.

Cheers!

StephenA · 08-10-2011, 02:06 PM

Thanks a million guys, I knew it had to be me. I assumed that because it fitted and I could focus then the camera should be able to take the picture. That'll teach me.

Thanks again.

Stephen

RioRico · 08-10-2011, 02:21 PM

I'm curious: All the B&H lenses I've seen are for 16mm or 8mm cine cams, and won't focus to infinity on a Pentax SLR. Can you describe or post a photo of yours? Does it have a Pentax PK bayonet mount, or an M42 screwmount with adapter, or what? Can you focus to infinity or are you limited to closeups? Thanks!

StephenA · 08-11-2011, 02:43 AM

I'm away for a couple of days but I'll let you know the outcome when I get back to my camera at the weekend.

Cheers,

Stephen

StephenA · 08-11-2011, 12:17 PM

Hi, Here are a couple of pics of the lens. It has a bayonet connection. Tried it out earlier on today and no problems focussing to infinity.

Hope that helps.

Attached Images

RioRico · 08-11-2011, 01:02 PM

Hmmm, looks like on of those generic Chinon- or Cosina-made primes, sometimes seen badged as Sears or whatever. Usually pretty decent optics. Enjoy!

photocanadian · 08-12-2011, 07:03 AM

That is the thickest mount flange I've ever seen

wow (now there is something to get excited about ... haha)

Originally posted by StephenA

Hi, Here are a couple of pics of the lens. It has a bayonet connection. Tried it out earlier on today and no problems focussing to infinity.

Hope that helps.

judderman62 · 04-21-2012, 02:51 AM

what sort of quality of images have you been getting with this lens ?

StephenA · 04-21-2012, 02:34 PM

Hi, I actually got shot of the lens months ago, I just wasn't using it (in fact, I've got a K-r now too instead of the K-x). There was nothing wrong with the quality of image with that lens though pretty sharp for an old boy but I spend most of my time with either wildlife or astrophotography so the longer lenses get all the use. If you can get one cheap then I'd say go for it.

08-10-2011, 01:04 PM	#1
StephenA New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 16	BELL and Howell 28mm Lens on K-x Hi All, I'm new to the DSLR scene so any help would be appreciated. I've had a K-x for about 3 months now and have been getting on great with the standard 18-55mm and a Sigma 70-300mm Zoom that I bought shortly afterwards. I wanted to try an experiment with a f2.8 lens and bought a cheapy on EBay which is a Bell and Howell 28mm that will do f2.8. However, although the lens fits fine and I can see through the viewfinder okay, the camera refuses to take any photos when I press the shutter release it does nothing. The lens manually focuses okay and seems to work otherwise. I'm sure that this is just me being thick but can anyone help? Cheers, Stephen

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08-10-2011, 01:09 PM	#2
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	This should help: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/110658-using-ma...x-dslrs-f.html

08-10-2011, 01:42 PM	#3
K57XR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 830	This link should help you as well including stop-down-metering (Green Button) Using Older Lenses with the PENTAX K-x \| Pentax Support or Page 284 of your K-x manual. Cheers!

08-10-2011, 02:06 PM	#4
StephenA New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Thanks a million guys, I knew it had to be me. I assumed that because it fitted and I could focus then the camera should be able to take the picture. That'll teach me. Thanks again. Stephen

08-10-2011, 02:21 PM	#5
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	I'm curious: All the B&H lenses I've seen are for 16mm or 8mm cine cams, and won't focus to infinity on a Pentax SLR. Can you describe or post a photo of yours? Does it have a Pentax PK bayonet mount, or an M42 screwmount with adapter, or what? Can you focus to infinity or are you limited to closeups? Thanks!

08-11-2011, 02:43 AM	#6
StephenA New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 16 Original Poster	I'm away for a couple of days but I'll let you know the outcome when I get back to my camera at the weekend. Cheers, Stephen

08-11-2011, 12:17 PM	#7
StephenA New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Hi, Here are a couple of pics of the lens. It has a bayonet connection. Tried it out earlier on today and no problems focussing to infinity. Hope that helps. Attached Images

08-11-2011, 01:02 PM	#8
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Hmmm, looks like on of those generic Chinon- or Cosina-made primes, sometimes seen badged as Sears or whatever. Usually pretty decent optics. Enjoy!

08-12-2011, 07:03 AM	#9
photocanadian Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: capital city, the land of eh (Ottawa, Canada) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 329	That is the thickest mount flange I've ever seen wow (now there is something to get excited about ... haha) Originally posted by StephenA Hi, Here are a couple of pics of the lens. It has a bayonet connection. Tried it out earlier on today and no problems focussing to infinity. Hope that helps.

04-21-2012, 02:51 AM	#10
judderman62 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Greater Manchester, UK Posts: 31	what sort of quality of images have you been getting with this lens ?

04-21-2012, 02:34 PM	#11
StephenA New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Hi, I actually got shot of the lens months ago, I just wasn't using it (in fact, I've got a K-r now too instead of the K-x). There was nothing wrong with the quality of image with that lens though pretty sharp for an old boy but I spend most of my time with either wildlife or astrophotography so the longer lenses get all the use. If you can get one cheap then I'd say go for it.

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