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Buddha Jones · 03-31-2009, 03:20 PM

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Are/were their any silver lenses that I can buy other than the FA* and FA Limited? I have a near mint K1000 that I want to get a daily driver lens for, but I would like it in silver. Was silver only for the special models back in the MF days as well?

**DAZ** · 03-31-2009, 03:40 PM

In metal only or is plastic OK? There are some plastic FA lenses.

DAZ

Gooshin · 03-31-2009, 03:45 PM

check the "FA-J" lenses

konraDarnok · 03-31-2009, 04:08 PM

SMC Pentax FA 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 AF Silver Telephoto NR - eBay (item 320355246872 end time Apr-06-09 10:38:05 PDT)

I see these in silver all the time. Rumored to be decent glass too.

Steinback · 03-31-2009, 06:55 PM

FA-J isn't a good lens choice for a K1000. Aperture ring or bust(ed backwards compatibility).

Unfortunately the old Zebra black and silver thread mount lenses aren't a good choice either unless you're willing to carry a light meter, the K1000 body doesn't have any provision for stop down metering.

It's possible that Zeiss, Voigtlander or another 3rd party manufacturer made a silver manual lens for Pentax at one point or another but I can't think of any particular lens right now that isn't M42 mount or in the FA series.

DAP · 03-31-2009, 06:58 PM

Tamron used to make some adaptal lenses in silver/chrome. I have a 105mm f2.5 tamron in the silver color.

Buddha Jones · 03-31-2009, 07:32 PM

Thanks for the replies, I guess I should of been more specific. I was looking for a prime, somwhere in the 28-75mm range, if the old 40mm pancake came in silver that would of been cool, or the 28mm even. Oh well, I will hunt on ebay for a while i spose. Thanks again.

DAP - I would love to see a pic of your Tamron!

hefty1 · 04-03-2009, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by konraDarnok

SMC Pentax FA 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 AF Silver Telephoto NR - eBay (item 320355246872 end time Apr-06-09 10:38:05 PDT)

I see these in silver all the time. Rumored to be decent glass too.

Thank you for linking to that, as the seller of that particular item it's always nice to get the extra coverage!

If you look at my other items you'll see I'm also selling a matching silver FA28-80 which will probably end up going cheap.

AFAIK, Pentax never made any silver lenses in the older MF ranges. If you really want a silver MF prime then you'll have to go down the M42 route - chrome Zeiss Tessars are fairly commonplace and very good quality. I'm also selling one of these at the moment but a later model in black unfortunately.

Personally, I've found that the FA43 is all the lens I ever need on film. I have a silver one that lives on my MX and is, frankly, sublime. The silver paint of the FA series though isn't an exact match for the earlier chrome bodies, rather they were intended to match the silver on the MZ/ZX series. Still looks good though!

Malo1961 · 04-03-2009, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by hefty1

AFAIK, Pentax never made any silver lenses in the older MF ranges.

Actually they did. But if you can find it, you probably have to buy the whole deal

See you on the other side

hefty1 · 04-03-2009, 02:12 PM

Well spotted Martin - that one had slipped my mind. I try not to think about lenses I can't afford...

stevebrot · 04-03-2009, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by Steinback

...Unfortunately the old Zebra black and silver thread mount lenses aren't a good choice either unless you're willing to carry a light meter, the K1000 body doesn't have any provision for stop down metering...

No stop-down meter on the K1000? If the M42 lens has a manual aperture or the M/A switch, the meter should work just fine.

Steve

03-31-2009, 03:20 PM	#1
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Silver lenses... 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. Are/were their any silver lenses that I can buy other than the FA* and FA Limited? I have a near mint K1000 that I want to get a daily driver lens for, but I would like it in silver. Was silver only for the special models back in the MF days as well?

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03-31-2009, 03:40 PM	#2
DAZ Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Everett, WA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 744	In metal only or is plastic OK? There are some plastic FA lenses. DAZ

03-31-2009, 03:45 PM	#3
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	check the "FA-J" lenses

03-31-2009, 04:08 PM	#4
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	SMC Pentax FA 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 AF Silver Telephoto NR - eBay (item 320355246872 end time Apr-06-09 10:38:05 PDT) I see these in silver all the time. Rumored to be decent glass too.

03-31-2009, 06:55 PM	#5
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	FA-J isn't a good lens choice for a K1000. Aperture ring or bust(ed backwards compatibility). Unfortunately the old Zebra black and silver thread mount lenses aren't a good choice either unless you're willing to carry a light meter, the K1000 body doesn't have any provision for stop down metering. It's possible that Zeiss, Voigtlander or another 3rd party manufacturer made a silver manual lens for Pentax at one point or another but I can't think of any particular lens right now that isn't M42 mount or in the FA series.

03-31-2009, 06:58 PM	#6
DAP Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 151	Tamron used to make some adaptal lenses in silver/chrome. I have a 105mm f2.5 tamron in the silver color.

03-31-2009, 07:32 PM	#7
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587 Original Poster	Thanks for the replies, I guess I should of been more specific. I was looking for a prime, somwhere in the 28-75mm range, if the old 40mm pancake came in silver that would of been cool, or the 28mm even. Oh well, I will hunt on ebay for a while i spose. Thanks again. DAP - I would love to see a pic of your Tamron!

04-03-2009, 12:20 PM	#8
hefty1 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 30	Originally posted by konraDarnok SMC Pentax FA 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 AF Silver Telephoto NR - eBay (item 320355246872 end time Apr-06-09 10:38:05 PDT) I see these in silver all the time. Rumored to be decent glass too. Thank you for linking to that, as the seller of that particular item it's always nice to get the extra coverage! If you look at my other items you'll see I'm also selling a matching silver FA28-80 which will probably end up going cheap. AFAIK, Pentax never made any silver lenses in the older MF ranges. If you really want a silver MF prime then you'll have to go down the M42 route - chrome Zeiss Tessars are fairly commonplace and very good quality. I'm also selling one of these at the moment but a later model in black unfortunately. Personally, I've found that the FA43 is all the lens I ever need on film. I have a silver one that lives on my MX and is, frankly, sublime. The silver paint of the FA series though isn't an exact match for the earlier chrome bodies, rather they were intended to match the silver on the MZ/ZX series. Still looks good though!

04-03-2009, 02:02 PM	#9
Malo1961 Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 41	Originally posted by hefty1 AFAIK, Pentax never made any silver lenses in the older MF ranges. Actually they did. But if you can find it, you probably have to buy the whole deal See you on the other side

04-03-2009, 02:12 PM	#10
hefty1 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 30	Well spotted Martin - that one had slipped my mind. I try not to think about lenses I can't afford...

04-03-2009, 02:53 PM	#11
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Steinback ...Unfortunately the old Zebra black and silver thread mount lenses aren't a good choice either unless you're willing to carry a light meter, the K1000 body doesn't have any provision for stop down metering... No stop-down meter on the K1000? If the M42 lens has a manual aperture or the M/A switch, the meter should work just fine. Steve

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