where to buy screw mount pentax lenses

sunita · 06-19-2007, 05:29 PM

i have my dad's old pentax camera, but could not find the lenses he had, does anyone know where i can (relatively) cheaply buy screw mount pentax lenses, other than ebay.. the camera is a Pentax MX

thank you for your help...

Arpe · 06-19-2007, 05:36 PM

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Rico · 06-19-2007, 05:42 PM

sunita the MX has the Pentax K-mount not the screw mount.

sunita · 06-19-2007, 06:20 PM

oh, i must be wrong on model then, cuz i was told by camera shop and dad, that it used m42, screw mount

eljustino · 06-19-2007, 06:50 PM

There are russian screw lenses at Russian Cameras, Lenses and other optics

normant · 06-19-2007, 06:54 PM

Sunita - To answer your question, I would suggest Keh (www.keh.com); their "bargain" grade is always good, and they are reputable. You might find lenses somewhat cheaper in pawn shops etc. or on ebay, but you can rely on Keh's ratings and warranty. Unfortunately they seem to have fewer and fewer M42 lenses. Before buying M42s that are not Pentax-made be sure to check compatibility and whether you will be able with your camera to take pictures with the diaphragm stopped down.

06-19-2007, 05:29 PM	#1
sunita Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 2	where to buy screw mount pentax lenses i have my dad's old pentax camera, but could not find the lenses he had, does anyone know where i can (relatively) cheaply buy screw mount pentax lenses, other than ebay.. the camera is a Pentax MX thank you for your help...

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eljustino New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 22	Try the russkies There are russian screw lenses at Russian Cameras, Lenses and other optics

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06-19-2007, 05:36 PM	#2
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,350	Where do you live? Please fill out your location field in your profile, this may help at a later date too when you have other questions.

06-19-2007, 05:42 PM	#3
Rico Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 771	sunita the MX has the Pentax K-mount not the screw mount.

06-19-2007, 06:20 PM	#4
sunita Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 2 Original Poster	oh, i must be wrong on model then, cuz i was told by camera shop and dad, that it used m42, screw mount

06-19-2007, 06:54 PM	#6
normant New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 20	Sunita - To answer your question, I would suggest Keh (www.keh.com); their "bargain" grade is always good, and they are reputable. You might find lenses somewhat cheaper in pawn shops etc. or on ebay, but you can rely on Keh's ratings and warranty. Unfortunately they seem to have fewer and fewer M42 lenses. Before buying M42s that are not Pentax-made be sure to check compatibility and whether you will be able with your camera to take pictures with the diaphragm stopped down.