Originally posted by channeler I have just come by a Rubinar 1000 F10. Looks in excellent condition. Not had a chance to try it out yet; waiting for an adaptor for my K-30. Hoping the camera body won't obstruct fitting the lens as the lens seems very wide. Still I also have a K10D I can try. Please can anyone offer me any pointers for getting the best out of this lens? Even fitting it onto the camera looks like it might be a task, avoiding cross threading. I guess a tripod is going to be essential. What are the best ways to approach focusing with this monster? Are there any particular camera settings which can help?
Paul
At least two in country now. Mine fitted on K100DS and K3. K3 had more clearance to the lumpy bit in front of the prism.
Focusing is tough. The focusing screens in both K100 and K3 are very poor compared with the MX for manual focus. The focus ring has very heavy action.
Do you have any pictures of the radar signature minimising lens hood that were shipped with them for KGB use?
To mount - place the lens vertical, mount facing up. Then gently turn the camera body to screw it on. When carrying I always carry by the lens with the body hanging on the back - never by the body. I am a bit concerned about stress on the mount with a 2.5kg lens.