Where to get Adaptall for PKA?

gavinhw · 09-28-2008, 07:16 AM

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One of the local shops has three new-in-box Tamron 90mm F2.8 1:1 manual focus lenses on clearance for $199. The problem lies in securing an Adaptall for Pentax KA.

Could somebody direct me to a reliable and reasonable source? I see some listed on ebay at over $100, which balloons the $199 to $299.

BTW, the $199 is a good deal, no?

-Gavin

OrenMc · 09-28-2008, 07:25 AM

I've gotten real luck and found a couple adapters locally for $20 and $30. I sold them attached to the 90mm macros. But thats what they seem to run now is over $100. Ebay prices go up and down. A few months ago they were selling for around $75

gavinhw · 09-28-2008, 07:40 AM

Thanks OrenMC. I was told that they were typically fetching $25, used. Unfortunately, none of the local shops I've contacted have any. I will persevere....

Mike.P® · 09-28-2008, 08:02 AM

The Adaptall 90mm f2.8 1:1 macro is a excellent lens and if you buy the 2X adaptall 2 teleconverter (which is very cheap) you can get some really close shots.
I have a couple of PKA mounts, one came with the 90mm macro ($150 for the pair but well used) and I bought another for my SP 70-210mm 19AH lens which I got fairly cheap off another forum.
Prices are quite a lot at the moment though and only seem to be getting higher.

stevebrot · 09-28-2008, 08:50 AM

I can echo the general perception that the PKA adapters are hard to find. I got mine from a local shop for $27 new. I have not seen one since outside of eBay and occasionally on the marketplace here.

While you are looking, you might want to try the regular PK mount. These are readily available, inexpensive, and not too cumbersome to use.

Steve

Mike.P® · 09-28-2008, 08:58 AM

I went straight from posting above to Ebay as I am looking for a certain item and saw this had been posted just moments before.
Had to buy it really, would have been a shame not to

mudman · 09-28-2008, 09:35 AM

I traded a Canonet for my PKA mount, and I bought a K mount version as well so I can have 2 lenses ready when I need them.

stevebrot · 09-28-2008, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

I went straight from posting above to Ebay as I am looking for a certain item and saw this had been posted just moments before.
Had to buy it really, would have been a shame not to

Tell me it is not true! You got the lens and and mount for £15.00?

Such a deal...

Steve

Marc Sabatella · 09-28-2008, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Tell me it is not true! You got the lens and and mount for £15.00?

Actually, I've noticed several adaptall lenses being sold with adapters on ebay, mostly going for nothing more than spare change.

stevebrot · 09-28-2008, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

Actually, I've noticed several adaptall lenses being sold with adapters on ebay, mostly going for nothing more than spare change.

Except for the fact that I have taken the LBA pledge, maybe I should be spending some time on eBay. The last time I looked, there were lots of standard PK mounts, but very few with PK/A such as the lens MikeP won for only £15.00. Things apparently have changed.

Steve

deejjjaaaa · 09-28-2008, 05:30 PM

KEH has adapall (not adaptall 2) for K-mount @ $31 + shipping... and adaptal 2 for Ricoh (I guess that mount can be modified for K mount by just removing a pin) for $23 + shipping

gavinhw · 09-28-2008, 08:16 PM

Thanks for the advice, everybody. I'll try looking for used lenses that come with the PKA adaptor.

09-28-2008, 07:16 AM	#1
gavinhw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 145	Where to get Adaptall for PKA? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. One of the local shops has three new-in-box Tamron 90mm F2.8 1:1 manual focus lenses on clearance for $199. The problem lies in securing an Adaptall for Pentax KA. Could somebody direct me to a reliable and reasonable source? I see some listed on ebay at over $100, which balloons the $199 to $299. BTW, the $199 is a good deal, no? -Gavin

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OrenMc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,901	I've gotten real luck and found a couple adapters locally for $20 and $30. I sold them attached to the 90mm macros. But thats what they seem to run now is over $100. Ebay prices go up and down. A few months ago they were selling for around $75

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gavinhw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 145 Original Poster	Thanks OrenMC. I was told that they were typically fetching $25, used. Unfortunately, none of the local shops I've contacted have any. I will persevere....

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Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	The Adaptall 90mm f2.8 1:1 macro is a excellent lens and if you buy the 2X adaptall 2 teleconverter (which is very cheap) you can get some really close shots. I have a couple of PKA mounts, one came with the 90mm macro ($150 for the pair but well used) and I bought another for my SP 70-210mm 19AH lens which I got fairly cheap off another forum. Prices are quite a lot at the moment though and only seem to be getting higher.

09-28-2008, 08:50 AM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I can echo the general perception that the PKA adapters are hard to find. I got mine from a local shop for $27 new. I have not seen one since outside of eBay and occasionally on the marketplace here. While you are looking, you might want to try the regular PK mount. These are readily available, inexpensive, and not too cumbersome to use. Steve

09-28-2008, 08:58 AM	#6
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	I went straight from posting above to Ebay as I am looking for a certain item and saw this had been posted just moments before. Had to buy it really, would have been a shame not to

09-28-2008, 09:35 AM	#7
mudman Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 77	I traded a Canonet for my PKA mount, and I bought a K mount version as well so I can have 2 lenses ready when I need them.

09-28-2008, 09:40 AM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Mike.P® I went straight from posting above to Ebay as I am looking for a certain item and saw this had been posted just moments before. Had to buy it really, would have been a shame not to Tell me it is not true! You got the lens and and mount for £15.00? Such a deal... Steve

09-28-2008, 02:17 PM	#9
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by stevebrot Tell me it is not true! You got the lens and and mount for £15.00? Actually, I've noticed several adaptall lenses being sold with adapters on ebay, mostly going for nothing more than spare change.

09-28-2008, 03:27 PM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella Actually, I've noticed several adaptall lenses being sold with adapters on ebay, mostly going for nothing more than spare change. Except for the fact that I have taken the LBA pledge, maybe I should be spending some time on eBay. The last time I looked, there were lots of standard PK mounts, but very few with PK/A such as the lens MikeP won for only £15.00. Things apparently have changed. Steve

09-28-2008, 05:30 PM	#11
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	KEH has adapall (not adaptall 2) for K-mount @ $31 + shipping... and adaptal 2 for Ricoh (I guess that mount can be modified for K mount by just removing a pin) for $23 + shipping

09-28-2008, 08:16 PM	#12
gavinhw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 145 Original Poster	Thanks for the advice, everybody. I'll try looking for used lenses that come with the PKA adaptor.