Lens markings

xantepau · 04-06-2012, 07:55 PM

Hi,

I've just got my hands on a SMC Pentax-M 40-80mm F2.8-4 lens and was hoping someone could explain to me the various markings?

I understand the index markers above the aperture ring but not the others. The lens did not come with any guide/instructions so I wasn't sure.

This may be simple for some but it's new to me.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers.

Adam · 04-06-2012, 08:15 PM

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Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

04-06-2012, 07:55 PM	#1
xantepau New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 3	Lens markings Hi, I've just got my hands on a SMC Pentax-M 40-80mm F2.8-4 lens and was hoping someone could explain to me the various markings? I understand the index markers above the aperture ring but not the others. The lens did not come with any guide/instructions so I wasn't sure. This may be simple for some but it's new to me. Thanks in advance. Cheers.

04-06-2012, 08:15 PM	#2
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