Where can I find a TX mount?

tax_man · 11-02-2009, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by borno

RE: PK adapter, My lens sold with the pentax one so I only have the nikon left.
Sorry tax_man

No problem - thanks for letting me know.

tax_man · 11-02-2009, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by D W

This is not a lens model specific issue with Vivitars, My two 90-180 Macros, one needed the shield trimmed and the other did not.

So, how does one know this needs to be done before damaging the camera?

Mike Wise · 11-02-2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Stratman View Post

VIVITAR TX lens mount adapter Pentax PK Ricoh KAR fit - eBay (item 370282231538 end time Nov-28-09 03:00:50 PST)

Here is one on eBay, from the U K

This is NOT a Pentax mount! Vivitar used "K/AR" for Konica Auto Reflex mounts. Pentax mounts show "PK".

Stratman · 11-02-2009, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Mike Wise

Originally Posted by Stratman View Post

VIVITAR TX lens mount adapter Pentax PK Ricoh KAR fit - eBay (item 370282231538 end time Nov-28-09 03:00:50 PST)

Here is one on eBay, from the U K

This is NOT a Pentax mount! Vivitar used "K/AR" for Konica Auto Reflex mounts. Pentax mounts show "PK".

Ahhh, the seller changed the description on it, hmmm, I stand corrected.

tax_man · 11-02-2009, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by Mike Wise

Originally Posted by Stratman View Post

VIVITAR TX lens mount adapter Pentax PK Ricoh KAR fit - eBay (item 370282231538 end time Nov-28-09 03:00:50 PST)

Here is one on eBay, from the U K

This is NOT a Pentax mount! Vivitar used "K/AR" for Konica Auto Reflex mounts. Pentax mounts show "PK".

Thanks for the heads up!

tax_man · 11-09-2009, 06:24 PM

Hey all - I found the TX mount on eBay. Does anyone know how to properly mount it on the lens? Is it simply a matter of lining things up and locking it on?

Thanks.

Nesster · 11-09-2009, 06:34 PM

You'll see a white arrow on the inside of the lens, where the aperture feeler goes. Set the lens to 5.6 on the orange scale (color coded to what the mount has the identifying P/ES etc in), so the pin fits into the metal slot that moves in the lens... Let me say this a better way: when lens is at f/5.6 there is a little metal fork with the center opening lined up to where the white arrow points, on the lens. The protruding pin (with a pointer) will go into that.

Not very difficult. The locking mechanism will move easily when everything is set down right, and you'll have access to all the apertures. If not, try again.

tax_man · 11-10-2009, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

You'll see a white arrow on the inside of the lens, where the aperture feeler goes. Set the lens to 5.6 on the orange scale (color coded to what the mount has the identifying P/ES etc in), so the pin fits into the metal slot that moves in the lens... Let me say this a better way: when lens is at f/5.6 there is a little metal fork with the center opening lined up to where the white arrow points, on the lens. The protruding pin (with a pointer) will go into that.

Not very difficult. The locking mechanism will move easily when everything is set down right, and you'll have access to all the apertures. If not, try again.

Terrific explanation & very clear illustrations! Thanks. Adapter is connected & lens works!

Howard

Stratman · 11-10-2009, 05:22 PM

Ok, now, let's see what the lens can do !!

tax_man · 11-10-2009, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by Stratman

Ok, now, let's see what the lens can do !!

Just need some daylight! I was impressed with the photos I took of the ceiling fan in my kitchen . . .

mikeSF · 11-11-2009, 01:38 AM

two of these TX mounts just went on eBay for $30-$35 apiece

tax_man · 11-11-2009, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by mikeSF

two of these TX mounts just went on eBay for $30-$35

I paid around $15 for mine.

11-11-2009, 01:38 AM	#41
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	two of these TX mounts just went on eBay for $30-$35 apiece Last edited by mikeSF; 11-11-2009 at 08:55 AM.

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11-02-2009, 10:35 AM	#31
tax_man Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Solon, OH Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by borno RE: PK adapter, My lens sold with the pentax one so I only have the nikon left. Sorry tax_man No problem - thanks for letting me know.

11-02-2009, 10:38 AM	#32
tax_man Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Solon, OH Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by D W This is not a lens model specific issue with Vivitars, My two 90-180 Macros, one needed the shield trimmed and the other did not. So, how does one know this needs to be done before damaging the camera?

11-02-2009, 11:30 AM	#33
Mike Wise New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado, USA Posts: 24	Originally Posted by Stratman View Post VIVITAR TX lens mount adapter Pentax PK Ricoh KAR fit - eBay (item 370282231538 end time Nov-28-09 03:00:50 PST) Here is one on eBay, from the U K This is NOT a Pentax mount! Vivitar used "K/AR" for Konica Auto Reflex mounts. Pentax mounts show "PK".

11-02-2009, 11:40 AM	#34
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Originally posted by Mike Wise Originally Posted by Stratman View Post VIVITAR TX lens mount adapter Pentax PK Ricoh KAR fit - eBay (item 370282231538 end time Nov-28-09 03:00:50 PST) Here is one on eBay, from the U K This is NOT a Pentax mount! Vivitar used "K/AR" for Konica Auto Reflex mounts. Pentax mounts show "PK". Ahhh, the seller changed the description on it, hmmm, I stand corrected.

11-02-2009, 01:59 PM	#35
tax_man Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Solon, OH Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike Wise Originally Posted by Stratman View Post VIVITAR TX lens mount adapter Pentax PK Ricoh KAR fit - eBay (item 370282231538 end time Nov-28-09 03:00:50 PST) Here is one on eBay, from the U K This is NOT a Pentax mount! Vivitar used "K/AR" for Konica Auto Reflex mounts. Pentax mounts show "PK". Thanks for the heads up!

11-09-2009, 06:24 PM	#36
tax_man Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Solon, OH Posts: 21 Original Poster	Hey all - I found the TX mount on eBay. Does anyone know how to *properly* mount it on the lens? Is it simply a matter of lining things up and locking it on? Thanks.

11-09-2009, 06:34 PM	#37
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	You'll see a white arrow on the inside of the lens, where the aperture feeler goes. Set the lens to 5.6 on the orange scale (color coded to what the mount has the identifying P/ES etc in), so the pin fits into the metal slot that moves in the lens... Let me say this a better way: when lens is at f/5.6 there is a little metal fork with the center opening lined up to where the white arrow points, on the lens. The protruding pin (with a pointer) will go into that. Not very difficult. The locking mechanism will move easily when everything is set down right, and you'll have access to all the apertures. If not, try again.

11-10-2009, 12:32 PM	#38
tax_man Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Solon, OH Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nesster You'll see a white arrow on the inside of the lens, where the aperture feeler goes. Set the lens to 5.6 on the orange scale (color coded to what the mount has the identifying P/ES etc in), so the pin fits into the metal slot that moves in the lens... Let me say this a better way: when lens is at f/5.6 there is a little metal fork with the center opening lined up to where the white arrow points, on the lens. The protruding pin (with a pointer) will go into that. Not very difficult. The locking mechanism will move easily when everything is set down right, and you'll have access to all the apertures. If not, try again. Terrific explanation & very clear illustrations! Thanks. Adapter is connected & lens works! Howard

11-10-2009, 05:22 PM	#39
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Ok, now, let's see what the lens can do !!

11-10-2009, 06:38 PM	#40
tax_man Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Solon, OH Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by Stratman Ok, now, let's see what the lens can do !! Just need some daylight! I was impressed with the photos I took of the ceiling fan in my kitchen . . .

11-11-2009, 05:42 AM	#42
tax_man Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Solon, OH Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikeSF two of these TX mounts just went on eBay for $30-$35 I paid around $15 for mine.