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07-31-2013, 03:23 PM   #1
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Stupid question: Can the SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited work as auto-focus or is it manual focus on the K-5???

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Yes, screw drive auto focus.
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F, FA, DFA, FA J, DA, and DA L lenses will auto focus with any modern Pentax dslr.

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