M42 Adapters

doc58bc · 02-07-2009, 05:30 PM

I'm looking for the part number for a genuine PENTAX M42 screw mount adapter. I have a K200D and would like to try some of the M42 screw-mount lenses in my collection. I will only buy from a legitimate photo dealer. No suggestions for eBay, please! Thank you.
Dave
doc58bc

rormeister · 02-07-2009, 06:00 PM

The Pentax Webstore for US$30.95. I just received one and they are the 'genuine' article. Part Number 30120.

Edit: Welcome to the forums!

magnum1 · 02-07-2009, 06:14 PM

As others have said before, buy only the Pentax one. The others on the market require a crow bar and two sticks of Dynomite to remove.

doc58bc · 02-07-2009, 06:16 PM

Thanks rormeister for the rapid response. I'll get one on order quickly. I can't wait to try my Mamiya-Sekor 50mm f1.4 and f1.8 lenses on the K200D.

ftpaddict · 02-07-2009, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by magnum1

As others have said before, buy only the Pentax one. The others on the market require a crow bar and two sticks of Dynomite to remove.

My non-genuine adapter comes off with a simple pinch'n'twist action, but it doesn't lock in properly. It's off to the dealer's with me to buy an original :ugh:

ftpaddict · 02-07-2009, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by doc58bc

Thanks rormeister for the rapid response. I'll get one on order quickly. I can't wait to try my Mamiya-Sekor 50mm f1.4 and f1.8 lenses on the K200D.

Oh you'll have tons of fun with any M42 lens you can put your hands on. I strongly recommend all Russian optics.

02-07-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
doc58bc Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	M42 Adapters I'm looking for the part number for a genuine PENTAX M42 screw mount adapter. I have a K200D and would like to try some of the M42 screw-mount lenses in my collection. I will only buy from a legitimate photo dealer. No suggestions for eBay, please! Thank you. Dave doc58bc

02-07-2009, 06:00 PM	#2
rormeister Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 626	The Pentax Webstore for US$30.95. I just received one and they are the 'genuine' article. Part Number 30120. Edit: Welcome to the forums! Last edited by rormeister; 02-07-2009 at 06:00 PM. Reason: Forgot my manners

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02-07-2009, 06:14 PM	#3
magnum1 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Niagara, Wisconsin U.S. of Ay. Posts: 394	As others have said before, buy only the Pentax one. The others on the market require a crow bar and two sticks of Dynomite to remove.

02-07-2009, 06:16 PM	#4
doc58bc Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 34 Original Poster	Thanks *rormeister* for the rapid response. I'll get one on order quickly. I can't wait to try my Mamiya-Sekor 50mm f1.4 and f1.8 lenses on the K200D.

02-07-2009, 06:18 PM	#5
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by magnum1 As others have said before, buy only the Pentax one. The others on the market require a crow bar and two sticks of Dynomite to remove. My non-genuine adapter comes off with a simple pinch'n'twist action, but it doesn't lock in properly. It's off to the dealer's with me to buy an original :ugh:

02-07-2009, 06:19 PM	#6
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by doc58bc Thanks *rormeister* for the rapid response. I'll get one on order quickly. I can't wait to try my Mamiya-Sekor 50mm f1.4 and f1.8 lenses on the K200D. Oh you'll have tons of fun with any M42 lens you can put your hands on. I strongly recommend all Russian optics.

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