HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR

thibs · 03-01-2020, 09:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by termy

should be ok with the film cams.

And with PZ-1 type, MZ-6, should also be able to do AV.

But, no AF.
Will have to manual focus.

Nope, 'cos KAF4 lens.

**TwoUptons** · 03-01-2020, 09:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by thibs

Nope, 'cos KAF4 lens.

I think it would be better wide open than stopped all the way down like many of the DA lenses on the older film bodies...

So on any film camera it becomes a f4.0-only lens with manual focus, right?

Or is the focus/zoom by wire?

If it's good enough wide open, that's still a viable possibility for some film use, if you're desperate...

-Eric

**pres589** · 03-01-2020, 10:09 AM

Doing some clicking around, I think going to a Nikon film setup and the Tamron flavor of the lens is probably the smart step forward. One of the Vivitar S1 70-2x0's is probably the better path forward if the requirement is k-mount.

**mattt** · 03-01-2020, 10:37 AM - **4 Likes**

Only in Pentax land would we look backward to attach a modern lens made for current and future bodies to film era gear.

**pres589** · 03-01-2020, 10:46 AM

I am in the distinct minority on this. Most people thinking this way would have moved to a different system, like Nikon, or Leica, I believe.

**TwoUptons** · 03-01-2020, 10:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pres589

Doing some clicking around, I think going to a Nikon film setup and the Tamron flavor of the lens is probably the smart step forward. One of the Vivitar S1 70-2x0's is probably the better path forward if the requirement is k-mount.

Something tells me I’d have no better luck with the Nikon version on my Nikkormat than the Pentax one on my K1000

-Eric

thibs · 03-01-2020, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by mattt

Only in Pentax land would we look backward to attach a modern lens made for current and future bodies to film era gear.

True enough

Sandy Hancock · 03-01-2020, 02:18 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by mattt

Only in Pentax land would we look backward to attach a modern lens made for current and future bodies to film era gear.

...and only in one small rural village in Pentax Land....

**luftfluss** · 03-01-2020, 02:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

...and only in one small rural village in Pentax Land....

Modern lens + vintage body... I'm thinking a Steampunk village.

**RobA_Oz** · 03-01-2020, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

...and only in one small rural village in Pentax Land....

I guess the Pentax 1000mm F8 is a little like a menhir (5+ kg and 750mm).

Who is our Obelix, though?

thibs · 03-01-2020, 03:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

I guess the Pentax 1000mm F8 is a little like a menhir (5+ kg and 750mm).

Who is our Obelix, though?

Not even close to A*1200/8: 8580g

**RobA_Oz** · 03-01-2020, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by thibs

Not even close to A*1200/8: 8580g

Are you proposing yourself as our Obelix?

thibs · 03-01-2020, 03:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Are you proposing yourself as our Obelix?

It would be fun... For a low number of seconds.

**monochrome** · 03-01-2020, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

I guess the Pentax 1000mm F8* is a little like a menhir (5+ kg and 750mm).

Who is our Obelix, though?

Fat Fifty?

* A*1200/8 = 8.58 kg 19 pounds +/-

Wheatfield · 03-02-2020, 08:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Fat Fifty?

* A*1200/8 = 8.58 kg 19 pounds +/-

Pentax 6x7 800mm f/4. 17.7kg and 60cm (nearly 2 feet) long. I saw one at MPS in Saskatoon when I was in town one time. It was a monster.

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by termy should be ok with the film cams. And with PZ-1 type, MZ-6, should also be able to do AV. But, no AF. Will have to manual focus. Nope, 'cos KAF4 lens.

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TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	Originally posted by thibs Nope, 'cos KAF4 lens. I think it would be better wide open than stopped all the way down like many of the DA lenses on the older film bodies... So on any film camera it becomes a f4.0-only lens with manual focus, right? Or is the focus/zoom by wire? If it's good enough wide open, that's still a viable possibility for some film use, if you're desperate... -Eric

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pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Doing some clicking around, I think going to a Nikon film setup and the Tamron flavor of the lens is probably the smart step forward. One of the Vivitar S1 70-2x0's is probably the better path forward if the requirement is k-mount.

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mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Only in Pentax land would we look backward to attach a modern lens made for current and future bodies to film era gear.

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pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	I am in the distinct minority on this. Most people thinking this way would have moved to a different system, like Nikon, or Leica, I believe.

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TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	Originally posted by pres589 Doing some clicking around, I think going to a Nikon film setup and the Tamron flavor of the lens is probably the smart step forward. One of the Vivitar S1 70-2x0's is probably the better path forward if the requirement is k-mount. Something tells me I’d have no better luck with the Nikon version on my Nikkormat than the Pentax one on my K1000 -Eric

03-01-2020, 02:10 PM	#1297
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by mattt Only in Pentax land would we look backward to attach a modern lens made for current and future bodies to film era gear. True enough

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by mattt Only in Pentax land would we look backward to attach a modern lens made for current and future bodies to film era gear. ...and only in one small rural village in Pentax Land....

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock ...and only in one small rural village in Pentax Land.... Modern lens + vintage body... I'm thinking a Steampunk village.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock ...and only in one small rural village in Pentax Land.... I guess the Pentax 1000mm F8 is a little like a menhir (5+ kg and 750mm). Who is our Obelix, though?

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Are you proposing yourself as our Obelix? It would be fun... For a low number of seconds.

03-01-2020, 03:52 PM	#1304
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by RobA_Oz I guess the Pentax 1000mm F8* is a little like a menhir (5+ kg and 750mm). Who is our Obelix, though? Fat Fifty? * A*1200/8 = 8.58 kg 19 pounds +/-

03-02-2020, 08:56 AM - 1 Like	#1305
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by monochrome Fat Fifty? * A*1200/8 = 8.58 kg 19 pounds +/- Pentax 6x7 800mm f/4. 17.7kg and 60cm (nearly 2 feet) long. I saw one at MPS in Saskatoon when I was in town one time. It was a monster.