lens fits k1000 but not MZ-7

redpigeons · 01-17-2009, 10:14 AM

can it be?
I just got the Hanimax macro lens today. tried to fit it on my k1000 no problem.
tried on the MZ-7 will not fit (its very close but not) how can that be?

Thanks

Ole · 01-17-2009, 10:56 AM

Could you explain how it doesn't it fit? What happens when you try to mount it?

Asahiflex · 01-17-2009, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by Ole

Could you explain how it doesn't it fit? What happens when you try to mount it?

I guess the light baffle is probably too large. If so then you need to remove it. Dremel tool for lens modification - Photo.net Pentax Forum

redpigeons · 01-17-2009, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by Ole

Could you explain how it doesn't it fit? What happens when you try to mount it?

Hi there!

well its very very close. its almost there but on the bottom there is something that is blocking the lens its almost nothing (like 0.005 of an inch) but wont fit
so weird
and on the K1000 its so easy no problems at all.

I will test this lens during the weekend and hopefully will post some pics soon

Thanks!

redpigeons · 01-17-2009, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I guess the light baffle is probably too large. If so then you need to remove it. Dremel tool for lens modification - Photo.net Pentax Forum

yeah that seems to be the problem...

I don't think I will know how to do it my self thou.. well for now I will use it on my K1000 if the lens is good and I would like to keep it for my digital I would take the lens to a shop

thanks so much!

Asahiflex · 01-17-2009, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by redpigeons

yeah that seems to be the problem...

I don't think I will know how to do it my self thou.. well for now I will use it on my K1000 if the lens is good and I would like to keep it for my digital I would take the lens to a shop

thanks so much!

You can also try to remove the baffle completely, until you have the proper tools. I used a dremel and it wa a 5 minute job.

01-17-2009, 10:14 AM	#1
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	lens fits k1000 but not MZ-7 can it be? I just got the Hanimax macro lens today. tried to fit it on my k1000 no problem. tried on the MZ-7 will not fit (its very close but not) how can that be? Thanks

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01-17-2009, 10:56 AM	#2
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Could you explain how it doesn't it fit? What happens when you try to mount it?

01-17-2009, 11:20 AM	#3
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Ole Could you explain how it doesn't it fit? What happens when you try to mount it? I guess the light baffle is probably too large. If so then you need to remove it. Dremel tool for lens modification - Photo.net Pentax Forum

01-17-2009, 11:21 AM	#4
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ole Could you explain how it doesn't it fit? What happens when you try to mount it? Hi there! well its very very close. its almost there but on the bottom there is something that is blocking the lens its almost nothing (like 0.005 of an inch) but wont fit so weird and on the K1000 its so easy no problems at all. I will test this lens during the weekend and hopefully will post some pics soon Thanks!

01-17-2009, 11:26 AM	#5
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943 Original Poster	Originally posted by Asahiflex I guess the light baffle is probably too large. If so then you need to remove it. Dremel tool for lens modification - Photo.net Pentax Forum yeah that seems to be the problem... I don't think I will know how to do it my self thou.. well for now I will use it on my K1000 if the lens is good and I would like to keep it for my digital I would take the lens to a shop thanks so much!

01-17-2009, 11:51 AM	#6
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by redpigeons yeah that seems to be the problem... I don't think I will know how to do it my self thou.. well for now I will use it on my K1000 if the lens is good and I would like to keep it for my digital I would take the lens to a shop thanks so much! You can also try to remove the baffle completely, until you have the proper tools. I used a dremel and it wa a 5 minute job.

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