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juanbalv · 11-01-2020, 01:32 PM - **1 Like**

I am essentially a Canon shooter an I own two Canionfull frame cameras, an EOS 6Das well as a mirrorless EOS R and a respectable although eclectic collection of Canon glass. I am looking to purchase a reasonably priced apsc camera and have good memories of the Pentax equipment I've owned in the past. In fact I still have a couple of 35mm film Pentax cameras. I don't require much and the K-70 looks like a good choice. My main concern is my ability to use my Canon glass. Any thing you can advise is greatly appreciated.

WhatsMyNameAD67 · 11-01-2020, 02:08 PM - **1 Like**

Good taste on cameras. Welcome to the forum!

MarkJerling · 11-01-2020, 06:19 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome!

**Michail_P** · 11-02-2020, 12:23 AM

Welcome! The K70 is a wonderful and “value for money” camera. Have you searched for available adapters?
Edit: I see a fellow member has a reference to the Fotodiox adapter. As far as I know, these are quite fair for their price. They include the correction element (I needed it) and are pretty well built.

Last edited by Michail_P; 11-02-2020 at 11:36 AM.

**aslyfox** · 11-02-2020, 02:37 AM

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

if you use film, you will find some members here do as well

you might want to take a look at this part of the forums:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/

heinamj · 11-02-2020, 03:39 AM

Welcome back to the dark side!

Sharing lenses between my digital and film bodies is one of my favorite Pentax features.

MarkJerling · 11-02-2020, 03:50 AM

Originally posted by juanbalv

My main concern is my ability to use my Canon glass. Any thing you can advise is greatly appreciated.

It's relatively easy to use k-mount (Pentax) glass on Canon bodies. See for instance https://www.adorama.com/kalaeosrpxd.html and Vello Pentax K Lens to Canon EF-S-Mount Camera Lens LA-CEF-PK

Going the other way is not quite so easy. I can only find one option and I'm not sure this will work for you: FotodioX Pro Lens Mount Adapter for Canon FD Lens to FD-PK-PRO

Unregistered User 8 · 11-02-2020, 04:15 AM

Good advice already given, so I will just say " hi " from Australia.

SharkyCA · 11-02-2020, 05:30 AM

Welcome to the forum! The K-70 was my replacement choice after picking up digital from shooting Pentax SP in the past! Love it!

haroon88 · 11-02-2020, 06:33 AM

Welcome!

**Kerrowdown** · 11-04-2020, 03:09 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome aboard, enjoy your time here

juanbalv · 11-04-2020, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by WhatsMyNameAD67

Good taste on cameras. Welcome to the forum!

Thank you.

juanbalv · 11-04-2020, 09:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Welcome!

:aotearoa:

Thank you

juanbalv · 11-04-2020, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by mixalis_kalymnos1611

Welcome! The K70 is a wonderful and “value for money” camera. Have you searched for available adapters?
Edit: I see a fellow member has a reference to the Fotodiox adapter. As far as I know, these are quite fair for their price. They include the correction element (I needed it) and are pretty well built.

Hello, and thank you for your response. I haven't been able to find any adapters that allow me to use my Canon glass on K mount Pentax cameras. It is an unfortunate factor as I own a significant number of Canon lenses, both L type as well as regular. I appreciate your input. Thanks again.

juanbalv · 11-04-2020, 09:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

It's relatively easy to use k-mount (Pentax) glass on Canon bodies. See for instance https://www.adorama.com/kalaeosrpxd.html and Vello Pentax K Lens to Canon EF-S-Mount Camera Lens LA-CEF-PK

Going the other way is not quite so easy. I can only find one option and I'm not sure this will work for you: FotodioX Pro Lens Mount Adapter for Canon FD Lens to FD-PK-PRO

I own some 4 FD lenses and would be able to use these with the K-70. I shoot mostly in manual so the electronic connectors would be of no account. As a traveling camera, the reason for which I want the k-70, the use of the electronic communication can be nice. My problem is economic, a good travel lens for the camera would set me back some $500 t0 $600. I will look at the Fotodiox adapter. Thank you.

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juanbalv New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 7	New Forum Member I am essentially a Canon shooter an I own two Canionfull frame cameras, an EOS 6Das well as a mirrorless EOS R and a respectable although eclectic collection of Canon glass. I am looking to purchase a reasonably priced apsc camera and have good memories of the Pentax equipment I've owned in the past. In fact I still have a couple of 35mm film Pentax cameras. I don't require much and the K-70 looks like a good choice. My main concern is my ability to use my Canon glass. Any thing you can advise is greatly appreciated.

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juanbalv New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by WhatsMyNameAD67 Good taste on cameras. Welcome to the forum! Thank you.

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juanbalv New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling Welcome! :aotearoa: Thank you

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juanbalv New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by mixalis_kalymnos1611 Welcome! The K70 is a wonderful and “value for money” camera. Have you searched for available adapters? Edit: I see a fellow member has a reference to the Fotodiox adapter. As far as I know, these are quite fair for their price. They include the correction element (I needed it) and are pretty well built. Hello, and thank you for your response. I haven't been able to find any adapters that allow me to use my Canon glass on K mount Pentax cameras. It is an unfortunate factor as I own a significant number of Canon lenses, both L type as well as regular. I appreciate your input. Thanks again.

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juanbalv New Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling It's relatively easy to use k-mount (Pentax) glass on Canon bodies. See for instance https://www.adorama.com/kalaeosrpxd.html and Vello Pentax K Lens to Canon EF-S-Mount Camera Lens LA-CEF-PK Going the other way is not quite so easy. I can only find one option and I'm not sure this will work for you: FotodioX Pro Lens Mount Adapter for Canon FD Lens to FD-PK-PRO I own some 4 FD lenses and would be able to use these with the K-70. I shoot mostly in manual so the electronic connectors would be of no account. As a traveling camera, the reason for which I want the k-70, the use of the electronic communication can be nice. My problem is economic, a good travel lens for the camera would set me back some $500 t0 $600. I will look at the Fotodiox adapter. Thank you.

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