Anyone know the part# for the focus screen?

einstrigger · 12-03-2011, 06:18 PM

Hey all, anyone know the original part number of the focus screen that came with the K-5? I see LF-80 that looks similar on Pentax's Webstore, but that's for the K10D and I figure they're not the same size. I need to replace the screen and can't seem to find it through Google. Although I may opt out for the ML-60 focus screen instead.

DogLover · 12-03-2011, 06:31 PM

If you're replacing the screen anyway, I would really urge you to go aftermarket and get a better screen than what Pentax has to offer. Do you ever MF or use fast lenses with shallow DoF? If so, do yourself a favor and get a Canon s-type screen cut to fit your camera. It will greatly enhance your usage. If you don't ever do these things (meaning you mainly use slower zooms and pretty much always rely on AF), then forget all the above and carry on.

einstrigger · 12-03-2011, 06:39 PM

lol...I'm still relying heavily on AF, but that's mainly due to poor eye sight and glasses. Maybe one of these days I'll get crazy w/ a dremel and look at the Canon option. In the meantime, I'm just looking for a replacement of the OEM because I accidentally damaged mine and what I'm seeing through the VF is driving me nuts.

Col · 12-04-2011, 04:31 AM - **1 Like**

ME-60 Plain Matte Focusing Screen
MF-60 Framed Matte Focusing Screen (Original)
MI-60 Scale Matte Focusing Screen
ML-60 Divided Matte Focusing Screen

einstrigger · 12-04-2011, 07:51 PM

Thank you! I figured someone here would know.

12-03-2011, 06:18 PM	#1
einstrigger Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 728	Anyone know the part# for the focus screen? Hey all, anyone know the original part number of the focus screen that came with the K-5? I see LF-80 that looks similar on Pentax's Webstore, but that's for the K10D and I figure they're not the same size. I need to replace the screen and can't seem to find it through Google. Although I may opt out for the ML-60 focus screen instead.

12-04-2011, 04:31 AM - 1 Like	#4
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	K7 & K7 Screens ME-60 Plain Matte Focusing Screen MF-60 Framed Matte Focusing Screen (Original) MI-60 Scale Matte Focusing Screen ML-60 Divided Matte Focusing Screen

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12-03-2011, 06:31 PM	#2
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	If you're replacing the screen anyway, I would really urge you to go aftermarket and get a better screen than what Pentax has to offer. Do you ever MF or use fast lenses with shallow DoF? If so, do yourself a favor and get a Canon s-type screen cut to fit your camera. It will greatly enhance your usage. If you don't ever do these things (meaning you mainly use slower zooms and pretty much always rely on AF), then forget all the above and carry on.

12-03-2011, 06:39 PM	#3
einstrigger Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 728 Original Poster	lol...I'm still relying heavily on AF, but that's mainly due to poor eye sight and glasses. Maybe one of these days I'll get crazy w/ a dremel and look at the Canon option. In the meantime, I'm just looking for a replacement of the OEM because I accidentally damaged mine and what I'm seeing through the VF is driving me nuts.

12-04-2011, 07:51 PM	#5
einstrigger Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 728 Original Poster	Thank you! I figured someone here would know.