New to Forum and Pentax

tlchost · 10-02-2018, 02:32 PM - **1 Like**

I'm new to the forum and to Pentax. I recently became the proud owner of a Pentax K3...someday I hope to learn how to use the thing?

My dad was a Pentax user and passed on some of his gear year ago..I just found it...I would like to post a list of it and have folks tell me what is going to work with the K3...but I'm not sure what part of the forum would be appropriate. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Thom

MarkJerling · 10-02-2018, 02:38 PM

Hi Thom

Welcome to the forum. You could post in the Pentax K-3 - PentaxForums.com or the Troubleshooting and Beginner Help - PentaxForums.com section.

Fire away - many members will be happy to help you.

Kind regards,
Mark
(New Zealand)

Adam · 10-02-2018, 02:40 PM

The DSLR forum would be a great place:
Pentax DSLR Discussion - PentaxForums.com

We also have a compatibility checker for lenses. Almost all old Pentax lenses will work with newer Pentax cameras:
Check Lens Compatibility with Your Pentax Camera

**aslyfox** · 10-02-2018, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by tlchost

I'm new to the forum and to Pentax. I recently became the proud owner of a Pentax K3...someday I hope to learn how to use the thing? . . .

Thom

welcome

you may want to check out this offer:

Instantly download your Pentax eBook! (K-1, K-70,K-3, K-5, K-50, K-S2 and more DSLRs) - PentaxForums.com

**PJ1** · 10-02-2018, 03:54 PM

Welcome to the Forum. The K-3 is a great camera (I will be giving mine a run this weekend) with a lot of features. But it is still easy to use. All of your older Pentax lenses should mount on the K-3 and work just fine. There is advice on the Forum if you have manual lenses to use as well.

**aslyfox** · 10-02-2018, 04:20 PM

these charts might be informative to the OP [ and others ? ]

Pentax Lens Compatibility Chart
Copyright 2006-2016 Mosphotos.com. All rights reserved.

Pentax bayonet lenses labeled "SMC Pentax" are referred to as "K" lenses in the table below. Other Pentax bayonet lenses have the lens designation as a part of their name as in "SMC Pentax-FA."

Note that "star" lenses work like their "non-star" counterparts: DA* lenses work like DA lenses, FA* like FA, F* like F, A* like A, and M* like M.
Exceptions: FA and F "soft" lenses behave like M lenses in terms of metering. . . .

The Pentax Camera Lens Compatibility Chart

_____________________________

Pentax K-Mount Lens Series Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

In a nutshell

There are several series of Pentax K-mount lenses; the ones currently being produced include the DA (digital), DA L (cheap digital kit), D FA (full-frame, digital optimized), and FA (full-frame) series. While all Pentax K-mount lenses ever produced are compatible with all current Pentax DSLRs (in some cases with restrictions in that not all exposure modes of the camera are supported by old lenses), there are significant differences between each lens series and each has different features. Furthermore some of the newer lenses do not work with older cameras. We'll be exploring the differences between the various K-mount series lenses in this article. . . .

The DLSR designation below encompasses the mirror-less K-01.

Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

**Kerrowdown** · 10-08-2018, 07:13 AM

Welcome aboard, you’ll be pleased to know that most older kit will work with camera with some limitations.

GinaC · 10-08-2018, 11:22 AM

Welcome aboard! Lots of advice and opinions from the friendly folks here. You are gonna love it!

C_Jones · 10-08-2018, 02:25 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

Unregistered User 8 · 10-09-2018, 03:31 AM

Hi Thom, and welcome from Australia.

tlchost · 10-09-2018, 08:57 PM

Wow...thanks for all the welcomes and the information. It seems my K-3 was the one used to write the k-3 ebook. Unfortunately, none of the wisdom in the book transfered from the camera to my old foggy brain. But, I'm trying every day to grasp info.

10-02-2018, 02:32 PM - 1 Like	#1
tlchost New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 4	New to Forum and Pentax I'm new to the forum and to Pentax. I recently became the proud owner of a Pentax K3...someday I hope to learn how to use the thing? My dad was a Pentax user and passed on some of his gear year ago..I just found it...I would like to post a list of it and have folks tell me what is going to work with the K3...but I'm not sure what part of the forum would be appropriate. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Thom

10-02-2018, 02:40 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	The DSLR forum would be a great place: Pentax DSLR Discussion - PentaxForums.com We also have a compatibility checker for lenses. Almost all old Pentax lenses will work with newer Pentax cameras: Check Lens Compatibility with Your Pentax Camera 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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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Hi Thom Welcome to the forum. You could post in the Pentax K-3 - PentaxForums.com or the Troubleshooting and Beginner Help - PentaxForums.com section. Fire away - many members will be happy to help you. Kind regards, Mark (New Zealand)

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by tlchost I'm new to the forum and to Pentax. I recently became the proud owner of a Pentax K3...someday I hope to learn how to use the thing? . . . Thom welcome you may want to check out this offer: Instantly download your Pentax eBook! (K-1, K-70,K-3, K-5, K-50, K-S2 and more DSLRs) - PentaxForums.com

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,480	Welcome to the Forum. The K-3 is a great camera (I will be giving mine a run this weekend) with a lot of features. But it is still easy to use. All of your older Pentax lenses should mount on the K-3 and work just fine. There is advice on the Forum if you have manual lenses to use as well.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	these charts might be informative to the OP [ and others ? ] Pentax Lens Compatibility Chart Copyright 2006-2016 Mosphotos.com. All rights reserved. Pentax bayonet lenses labeled "SMC Pentax" are referred to as "K" lenses in the table below. Other Pentax bayonet lenses have the lens designation as a part of their name as in "SMC Pentax-FA." Note that "star" lenses work like their "non-star" counterparts: DA* lenses work like DA lenses, FA* like FA, F* like F, A* like A, and M* like M. Exceptions: FA and F "soft" lenses behave like M lenses in terms of metering. . . . The Pentax Camera Lens Compatibility Chart _____________________________ Pentax K-Mount Lens Series Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series In a nutshell There are several series of Pentax K-mount lenses; the ones currently being produced include the DA (digital), DA L (cheap digital kit), D FA (full-frame, digital optimized), and FA (full-frame) series. While all Pentax K-mount lenses ever produced are compatible with all current Pentax DSLRs (in some cases with restrictions in that not all exposure modes of the camera are supported by old lenses), there are significant differences between each lens series and each has different features. Furthermore some of the newer lenses do not work with older cameras. We'll be exploring the differences between the various K-mount series lenses in this article. . . . The DLSR designation below encompasses the mirror-less K-01. Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Welcome aboard, you’ll be pleased to know that most older kit will work with camera with some limitations.

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GinaC Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brunswick, GA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 440	Welcome aboard! Lots of advice and opinions from the friendly folks here. You are gonna love it!

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C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,079	Welcome to Pentax Forums.

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi Thom, and welcome from Australia.

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tlchost New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 4 Original Poster	Wow...thanks for all the welcomes and the information. It seems my K-3 was the one used to write the k-3 ebook. Unfortunately, none of the wisdom in the book transfered from the camera to my old foggy brain. But, I'm trying every day to grasp info.

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