SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS lens - compatible with MZ-3?

tdawg · 09-12-2017, 06:35 AM

Hello. I've just gotten an MZ-3 body via eBay. I haven't shot film in years and years and am new to this site. Can someone please inform me whether or not the SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS lens will work with my camera? My vision isn't great anymore and autofocus is a MUST. Thank you!

Last edited by BigMackCam; 11-03-2018 at 01:58 PM. Reason: Edited title to mention MZ-3

timw4mail · 09-12-2017, 06:53 AM

Quite a few users of the XS say it works on the K-1, so it should work on film.

Steve Beswick · 09-12-2017, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by tdawg

Hello. I've just gotten an MZ-3 body via eBay. I haven't shot film in years and years and am new to this site. Can someone please inform me whether or not the SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS lens will work with my camera? My vision isn't great anymore and autofocus is a MUST. Thank you!

It will only work in shutter priority and full auto modes, as it has no aperture ring.

**aslyfox** · 09-12-2017, 07:02 AM

don't know if it will work on film bodies or not but here is a detailed review of the 40 mm xs and a couple of threads you might want to look at

Pentax DA 35mm F2.4 vs 40mm XS vs 40mm Limited Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Pentax DA 40mm XS f/2.8 lens samples - PentaxForums.com

DA 40 XS the "Flat Wonder Club" - PentaxForums.com

I like my DA 40 mm XS very much

Adam · 09-12-2017, 10:21 AM

It'll work fine as Steve said, with the limitation that the aperture can only be set automatically on most bodies.

tdawg · 09-12-2017, 11:02 AM

This one seems to have what I might need: PENTAX Limited SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 AF. Autofocus and aperture ring. Thank you.

**aslyfox** · 09-12-2017, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by tdawg

This one seems to have what I might need: PENTAX Limited SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 AF. Autofocus and aperture ring. Thank you.

if you are interested in that lens, perhaps these might be worth looking at:

SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

redrockcoulee · 09-12-2017, 12:56 PM

You need either a MZ7 or MZ6 in order to use this lens properly.

timw4mail · 09-12-2017, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by redrockcoulee

You need either a MZ7 or MZ6 in order to use this lens properly.

Or any SF-series,
Or any Pentax camera with KA contacts, if you can deal with manual focus.

**pepperberry farm** · 09-12-2017, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by tdawg

This one seems to have what I might need: PENTAX Limited SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 AF. Autofocus and aperture ring. Thank you.

we all need an FA-43 Limited....

(:

redrockcoulee · 09-12-2017, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by timw4mail

Or any SF-series,
Or any Pentax camera with KA contacts, if you can deal with manual focus.

So how do you change aperture with a SF camera?

leekil · 09-12-2017, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by tdawg

This one seems to have what I might need: PENTAX Limited SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 AF. Autofocus and aperture ring. Thank you.

That one's better, though a bit larger and more expensive.

timw4mail · 09-13-2017, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by redrockcoulee

So how do you change aperture with a SF camera?

You can't. But you also can't change the aperture on an A-series lens in 'A'.
My point was that the camera can get the correct exposure.

**aslyfox** · 09-13-2017, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by timw4mail

Or any SF-series,
Or any Pentax camera with KA contacts, if you can deal with manual focus.

in general great info but as far as the OP specific needs:

let's remember that the OP specified that

[quote=tdawg;4090412 . . . My vision isn't great anymore and autofocus is a MUST. Thank you![/quote]

so does using the PENTAX Limited SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 AF. Autofocus and aperture ring with an MZ-3 body allow the OP to utilize AF ???

can anyone confirm??

https://www.pentaxforums.com/camerareviews/pentax-mz-3.html] - did I get the right camera ??

" Autofocus operation of the FA 43mm Limited lensis achieved with the motor in the camera. The lens has no built-in autofocus motor. Thus, the autofocus will work with all AF-enabled Pentax bodies. "

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-fa-43mm-f19-limited/autofocus.html#ixzz4sZ8iA0cc

tdawg · 09-13-2017, 05:56 PM

It seems the SMC Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL will fit the bill: autofocus and aperture ring. Plus it's also, miraculously, affordable.

09-12-2017, 06:35 AM	#1
tdawg New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 3	SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS lens - compatible with MZ-3? Hello. I've just gotten an MZ-3 body via eBay. I haven't shot film in years and years and am new to this site. Can someone please inform me whether or not the SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS lens will work with my camera? My vision isn't great anymore and autofocus is a MUST. Thank you! Last edited by BigMackCam; 11-03-2018 at 01:58 PM. Reason: Edited title to mention MZ-3

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by timw4mail Or any SF-series, Or any Pentax camera with KA contacts, if you can deal with manual focus. in general great info but as far as the OP specific needs: let's remember that the OP specified that [quote=tdawg;4090412 . . . My vision isn't great anymore and autofocus is a MUST. Thank you![/quote] so does using the PENTAX Limited SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 AF. Autofocus and aperture ring with an MZ-3 body allow the OP to utilize AF ??? can anyone confirm?? https://www.pentaxforums.com/camerareviews/pentax-mz-3.html] - did I get the right camera ?? " Autofocus operation of the FA 43mm Limited lensis achieved with the motor in the camera. The lens has no built-in autofocus motor. Thus, the autofocus will work with all AF-enabled Pentax bodies. " Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-fa-43mm-f19-limited/autofocus.html#ixzz4sZ8iA0cc Last edited by aslyfox; 09-13-2017 at 06:45 AM.

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timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Quite a few users of the XS say it works on the K-1, so it should work on film.

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Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	Originally posted by tdawg Hello. I've just gotten an MZ-3 body via eBay. I haven't shot film in years and years and am new to this site. Can someone please inform me whether or not the SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS lens will work with my camera? My vision isn't great anymore and autofocus is a MUST. Thank you! It will only work in shutter priority and full auto modes, as it has no aperture ring.

09-12-2017, 07:02 AM	#4
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	don't know if it will work on film bodies or not but here is a detailed review of the 40 mm xs and a couple of threads you might want to look at Pentax DA 35mm F2.4 vs 40mm XS vs 40mm Limited Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Pentax DA 40mm XS f/2.8 lens samples - PentaxForums.com DA 40 XS the "Flat Wonder Club" - PentaxForums.com I like my DA 40 mm XS very much

09-12-2017, 11:02 AM	#6
tdawg New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 3 Original Poster	This one seems to have what I might need: PENTAX Limited SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 AF. Autofocus and aperture ring. Thank you.

09-12-2017, 11:47 AM	#7
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by tdawg This one seems to have what I might need: PENTAX Limited SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 AF. Autofocus and aperture ring. Thank you. if you are interested in that lens, perhaps these might be worth looking at: SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews

09-12-2017, 12:56 PM	#8
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	You need either a MZ7 or MZ6 in order to use this lens properly.

09-12-2017, 12:58 PM	#9
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by redrockcoulee You need either a MZ7 or MZ6 in order to use this lens properly. Or any SF-series, Or any Pentax camera with KA contacts, if you can deal with manual focus.

09-12-2017, 01:18 PM	#10
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by tdawg This one seems to have what I might need: PENTAX Limited SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 AF. Autofocus and aperture ring. Thank you. we all need an FA-43 Limited.... (:

09-12-2017, 08:45 PM	#11
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	Originally posted by timw4mail Or any SF-series, Or any Pentax camera with KA contacts, if you can deal with manual focus. So how do you change aperture with a SF camera?

09-12-2017, 09:54 PM	#12
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Originally posted by tdawg This one seems to have what I might need: PENTAX Limited SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 AF. Autofocus and aperture ring. Thank you. That one's better, though a bit larger and more expensive.

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09-13-2017, 06:22 AM	#13
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by redrockcoulee So how do you change aperture with a SF camera? You can't. But you also can't change the aperture on an A-series lens in 'A'. My point was that the camera can get the correct exposure.

09-13-2017, 05:56 PM	#15
tdawg New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 3 Original Poster	It seems the SMC Pentax-FA 35mm F2 AL will fit the bill: autofocus and aperture ring. Plus it's also, miraculously, affordable.