Nikon lens on Pentax camera

el baroda · 11-22-2013, 09:36 AM

G'day, mates. I have been wondering if it is possible to use my old Nikon lens (Nikon AF Zoom - Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 D IF) on my Pentax DSLRs. It has Nikon F lens mount. I bought this lens attached to a Nikon F80 in 2003, shortly before I switched to digital slr (Pentax *ist DS) in 2005. The combo has remained in its box since then. I really would like to use the lens again. Is there a good adapter that you can recommend or any comments to make? Thank you in advance.

**boriscleto** · 11-22-2013, 09:46 AM

There in an optically corrected adapter that acts like a short teleconverter. The lens will be manual only, and IQ will be reduced when the lens is wide open.

It would probably be better to try to trade the lens for one of the 28-200s available in Pentax mount.

el baroda · 11-22-2013, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

There in an optically corrected adapter that acts like a short teleconverter. The lens will be manual only, and IQ will be reduced when the lens is wide open.

It would probably be better to try to trade the lens for one of the 28-200s available in Pentax mount.

Thank you very much for your advice... much appreciated. Regards.

Adam · 11-22-2013, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by el baroda

G'day, mates. I have been wondering if it is possible to use my old Nikon lens (Nikon AF Zoom - Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 D IF) on my Pentax DSLRs. It has Nikon F lens mount. I bought this lens attached to a Nikon F80 in 2003, shortly before I switched to digital slr (Pentax *ist DS) in 2005. The combo has remained in its box since then. I really would like to use the lens again. Is there a good adapter that you can recommend or any comments to make? Thank you in advance.

The short answer is that you can't really adapt that lens and expect usable results. I would recommend getting the Pentax 18-135mm as a replacement, though if you're still using the ist DS, this lens won't be able to autofocus. Thus it might be worth looking at this discontinued lens (or a Sigma or a Tamron superzoom):

SMC Pentax-DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

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el baroda · 11-22-2013, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by Adam

The short answer is that you can't really adapt that lens and expect usable results. I would recommend getting the Pentax 18-135mm as a replacement, though if you're still using the ist DS, this lens won't be able to autofocus. Thus it might be worth looking at this discontinued lens (or a Sigma or a Tamron superzoom):

SMC Pentax-DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Hi Adam. Thanks for the above link, but I am not in the market for a new lens since I already have a Tamron 18-200mm. My old faithful *ist DS has been replaced by my K7 and K5. I will probably try and sell the Nikon combo. Thanks again and regards.

11-22-2013, 09:36 AM	#1
el baroda Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 217	Nikon lens on Pentax camera G'day, mates. I have been wondering if it is possible to use my old Nikon lens (Nikon AF Zoom - Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 D IF) on my Pentax DSLRs. It has Nikon F lens mount. I bought this lens attached to a Nikon F80 in 2003, shortly before I switched to digital slr (Pentax *ist DS) in 2005. The combo has remained in its box since then. I really would like to use the lens again. Is there a good adapter that you can recommend or any comments to make? Thank you in advance.

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11-22-2013, 09:46 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,474	There in an optically corrected adapter that acts like a short teleconverter. The lens will be manual only, and IQ will be reduced when the lens is wide open. It would probably be better to try to trade the lens for one of the 28-200s available in Pentax mount.

11-22-2013, 09:54 AM	#3
el baroda Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 217 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto There in an optically corrected adapter that acts like a short teleconverter. The lens will be manual only, and IQ will be reduced when the lens is wide open. It would probably be better to try to trade the lens for one of the 28-200s available in Pentax mount. Thank you very much for your advice... much appreciated. Regards.

11-22-2013, 10:39 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by el baroda G'day, mates. I have been wondering if it is possible to use my old Nikon lens (Nikon AF Zoom - Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 D IF) on my Pentax DSLRs. It has Nikon F lens mount. I bought this lens attached to a Nikon F80 in 2003, shortly before I switched to digital slr (Pentax ist DS) in 2005. The combo has remained in its box since then. I really would like to use the lens again. Is there a good adapter that you can recommend or any comments to make? Thank you in advance. The short answer is that you can't really adapt that lens and expect usable results. I would recommend getting the Pentax 18-135mm as a replacement, though if you're still using the ist DS, this lens won't be able to autofocus. Thus it might be worth looking at this discontinued lens (or a Sigma or a Tamron superzoom): SMC Pentax-DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database 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:

11-22-2013, 10:48 AM	#5
el baroda Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 217 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam The short answer is that you can't really adapt that lens and expect usable results. I would recommend getting the Pentax 18-135mm as a replacement, though if you're still using the ist DS, this lens won't be able to autofocus. Thus it might be worth looking at this discontinued lens (or a Sigma or a Tamron superzoom): SMC Pentax-DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Hi Adam. Thanks for the above link, but I am not in the market for a new lens since I already have a Tamron 18-200mm. My old faithful *ist DS has been replaced by my K7 and K5. I will probably try and sell the Nikon combo. Thanks again and regards.

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