Will DFA 150-450mm lens work on a K5?

BirdDude007 · 08-27-2018, 06:43 PM

I just picked up a mint condition DFA 150-450mm lens for a grand out the door at one of my local pawn shops after patiently waiting and watching it for five months. It works great on my K3 but want to know if it will work on my K5, it is up do date on firmware.

Adam · 08-27-2018, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

I just picked up a mint condition DFA 150-450mm lens for a grand out the door at one of my local pawn shops after patiently waiting and watching it for five months. It works great on my K3 but want to know if it will work on my K5, it is up do date on firmware.

It will work just fine. The only limitation is you won't get the full functionality of the AF buttons on the lens body, AFAIK.

BirdDude007 · 08-27-2018, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It will work just fine. The only limitation is you won't get the full functionality of the AF buttons on the lens body, AFAIK.

Ya about that.....I read the manual on those buttons, don't think I will ever use those anyways, if I do, it will be on the K3. I don't really understand them and the instructions are a bit vague.....

Adam · 08-27-2018, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

I don't really understand them and the instructions are a bit vague

See the "preset buttons" section:
HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 Review - Focusing | PentaxForums.com Reviews

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08-27-2018, 06:43 PM	#1
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Will DFA 150-450mm lens work on a K5? I just picked up a mint condition DFA 150-450mm lens for a grand out the door at one of my local pawn shops after patiently waiting and watching it for five months. It works great on my K3 but want to know if it will work on my K5, it is up do date on firmware.

08-27-2018, 06:51 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by BirdDude007 I just picked up a mint condition DFA 150-450mm lens for a grand out the door at one of my local pawn shops after patiently waiting and watching it for five months. It works great on my K3 but want to know if it will work on my K5, it is up do date on firmware. It will work just fine. The only limitation is you won't get the full functionality of the AF buttons on the lens body, AFAIK. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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08-27-2018, 07:05 PM	#3
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam It will work just fine. The only limitation is you won't get the full functionality of the AF buttons on the lens body, AFAIK. Ya about that.....I read the manual on those buttons, don't think I will ever use those anyways, if I do, it will be on the K3. I don't really understand them and the instructions are a bit vague.....

08-27-2018, 08:35 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by BirdDude007 I don't really understand them and the instructions are a bit vague See the "preset buttons" section: HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 Review - Focusing \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers: