Took a chance- If it's a mistake it's a cheap one...

mediaslinky · 04-07-2007, 12:09 PM

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I was trolling ebay again, looking for the cheap lenses.

I saw this one and looked a bit, and then took a chance on it.

I could not make out any numbers on the image, the mount is obscured, but I found a Ricoh manual online and it specifically mentioned a K-Mount. I understand theremay be some sort of pin tht needs to be removed, so I hope someone can help if that is true.

I hope that it is smilar to this one but a 28mm.

So, now (assuming I can use this one) I have a kit lens, the Kiron made Vivitar 70-150mm (still in transit) and a Tokina 28mm (just purchased).

Anyone know anything about this lens?

**baldeagle21b** · 04-07-2007, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by mediaslinky

I was trolling ebay again, looking for the cheap lenses.

I saw this one and looked a bit, and then took a chance on it.

I could not make out any numbers on the image, the mount is obscured, but I found a Ricoh manual online and it specifically mentioned a K-Mount. I understand theremay be some sort of pin tht needs to be removed, so I hope someone can help if that is true.

I hope that it is smilar to this one but a 28mm.

So, now (assuming I can use this one) I have a kit lens, the Kiron made Vivitar 70-150mm (still in transit) and a Tokina 28mm (just purchased).

Anyone know anything about this lens?

Be careful mounting it to a Pentax AF camera. Some Ricoh K-mount lenses have a pin on the mounting flange that drops into a hole in the Pentax AF mount when you attach the lens. That makes it very difficult to remove the lens without damage to the lens or camera. Go slow.

Duh_Vinci · 04-07-2007, 03:16 PM

If that pin exists, from what I remember, you actually have to "physically" remove it from the lens... Try searching, there is a post somewhere on the forum with the image of what the pin looks like and how to remove it...

Regards,
D

mediaslinky · 04-07-2007, 03:45 PM

Found this step by step with images on how to remove it.

With shipping the cost was just over $15. I'm hoping it's an f2 or similar. Anyone know anything about these Ricoh lenses?

Last edited by mediaslinky; 04-08-2007 at 12:12 PM.

04-07-2007, 12:09 PM	#1
mediaslinky Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 373	Took a chance- If it's a mistake it's a cheap one... 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. I was trolling ebay again, looking for the cheap lenses. I saw this one and looked a bit, and then took a chance on it. I could not make out any numbers on the image, the mount is obscured, but I found a Ricoh manual online and it specifically mentioned a K-Mount. I understand theremay be some sort of pin tht needs to be removed, so I hope someone can help if that is true. I hope that it is smilar to this one but a 28mm. So, now (assuming I can use this one) I have a kit lens, the Kiron made Vivitar 70-150mm (still in transit) and a Tokina 28mm (just purchased). Anyone know anything about this lens?

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04-07-2007, 02:41 PM	#2
baldeagle21b Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 223	Originally posted by mediaslinky I was trolling ebay again, looking for the cheap lenses. I saw this one and looked a bit, and then took a chance on it. I could not make out any numbers on the image, the mount is obscured, but I found a Ricoh manual online and it specifically mentioned a K-Mount. I understand theremay be some sort of pin tht needs to be removed, so I hope someone can help if that is true. I hope that it is smilar to this one but a 28mm. So, now (assuming I can use this one) I have a kit lens, the Kiron made Vivitar 70-150mm (still in transit) and a Tokina 28mm (just purchased). Anyone know anything about this lens? Be careful mounting it to a Pentax AF camera. Some Ricoh K-mount lenses have a pin on the mounting flange that drops into a hole in the Pentax AF mount when you attach the lens. That makes it very difficult to remove the lens without damage to the lens or camera. Go slow.

04-07-2007, 03:16 PM	#3
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	If that pin exists, from what I remember, you actually have to "physically" remove it from the lens... Try searching, there is a post somewhere on the forum with the image of what the pin looks like and how to remove it... Regards, D

04-07-2007, 03:45 PM	#4
mediaslinky Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 373 Original Poster	Found this step by step with images on how to remove it. With shipping the cost was just over $15. I'm hoping it's an f2 or similar. Anyone know anything about these Ricoh lenses? Last edited by mediaslinky; 04-08-2007 at 12:12 PM.