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AvgJoe · 12-25-2008, 04:58 AM

I have an ME Super that I bought in college (1983) and I want to move into a Digital SLR. Will these lenses fit the newer digital slr's? Will they require adapters. I think the Super has a K bayonet. Better yet, will the lenses function properly?

newarts · 12-25-2008, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by AvgJoe

I have an ME Super that I bought in college (1983) and I want to move into a Digital SLR. Will these lenses fit the newer digital slr's? Will they require adapters. I think the Super has a K bayonet. Better yet, will the lenses function properly?

Your lenses should operate normally on any Pentax digital camera except for auto-focus. This isn't as bad as it sounds since the camera will tell you when the image is in focus as you turn the focus ring.

It is like a semi-automatic focus mode; you are the focus motor but the camera decides when focus is achieved.

Best of luck,
Dave

**Tom S.** · 12-25-2008, 05:52 AM

As stated, any of your lenses will work fine.

Since you are used to focusing with the ME Super, it will be second nature to you with any of the new digitals. Welcome to the group.

Miserere · 12-25-2008, 06:18 PM

I think somebody should mention that if these are not 'A' series lenses that metering will not be automatic and needs to be achieved via stop-down metering, requiring the press of a button prior to snapping the picture.

What lenses do you have, Joe.

Last edited by Miserere; 12-26-2008 at 08:25 AM.

beequick · 12-26-2008, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by newarts

Your lenses should operate normally on any Pentax digital camera except for auto-focus. This isn't as bad as it sounds since the camera will tell you when the image is in focus as you turn the focus ring.

It is like a semi-automatic focus mode; you are the focus motor but the camera decides when focus is achieved.

Best of luck,
Dave

Good definition of a Pentax camera with a manual lens.

Mechan1k · 12-28-2008, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by Miserere

I think somebody should mention that if these are not 'A' series lenses that metering will not be automatic and needs to be achieved via stop-down metering, requiring the press of a button prior to snapping the picture.

What lenses do you have, Joe.

Spot on there Miserere ... would be interesting to see what lenses you have there Joe.

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12-25-2008, 05:38 AM	#2
newarts Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ames, Iowa, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 2,965	Originally posted by AvgJoe I have an ME Super that I bought in college (1983) and I want to move into a Digital SLR. Will these lenses fit the newer digital slr's? Will they require adapters. I think the Super has a K bayonet. Better yet, will the lenses function properly? Your lenses should operate normally on any Pentax digital camera except for auto-focus. This isn't as bad as it sounds since the camera will tell you when the image is in focus as you turn the focus ring. It is like a semi-automatic focus mode; you are the focus motor but the camera decides when focus is achieved. Best of luck, Dave

12-25-2008, 05:52 AM	#3
Tom S. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,238	As stated, any of your lenses will work fine. Since you are used to focusing with the ME Super, it will be second nature to you with any of the new digitals. Welcome to the group.

12-25-2008, 06:18 PM	#4
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,994	I think somebody should mention that if these are not 'A' series lenses that metering will not be automatic and needs to be achieved via stop-down metering, requiring the press of a button prior to snapping the picture. What lenses do you have, Joe. Last edited by Miserere; 12-26-2008 at 08:25 AM.

12-26-2008, 06:43 PM	#5
beequick New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 12	Originally posted by newarts Your lenses should operate normally on any Pentax digital camera except for auto-focus. This isn't as bad as it sounds since the camera will tell you when the image is in focus as you turn the focus ring. It is like a semi-automatic focus mode; you are the focus motor but the camera decides when focus is achieved. Best of luck, Dave Good definition of a Pentax camera with a manual lens.

12-28-2008, 02:29 AM	#6
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,883	Originally posted by Miserere I think somebody should mention that if these are not 'A' series lenses that metering will not be automatic and needs to be achieved via stop-down metering, requiring the press of a button prior to snapping the picture. What lenses do you have, Joe. Spot on there Miserere ... would be interesting to see what lenses you have there Joe.

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