Question On lens in database

photolady95 · 05-16-2016, 03:38 PM

A Vivitar 200mm f3.5 shows a K mount but the url references it's m42 mount. I can clearly see in the photo of the lens, that is a K mount, so why is the url saying m42?

Vivitar (Komine 28xxxx) Auto Telephoto 200mm f/3.5 Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

Adam · 05-16-2016, 03:56 PM

I think the description clears that up rather well!

photolady95 · 05-16-2016, 04:07 PM

Yes, it does. However, I was thinking that if anyone searched google for m42 lenses, this might show up and cause problems. Then again, maybe not. I was just curious why it referenced m42 when clearly from the description it is not. Thanks Adam.

Adam · 05-16-2016, 04:12 PM

My guess would be that the title has been edited since there are multiple variants.

I don't think this is a big deal- better not to change the URL at this point since it would break links, plus there indeed is an M42 variant with reviews on that page.

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photolady95 · 05-16-2016, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by Adam

better not to change the URL at this point since it would break links, plus there indeed is an M42 variant with reviews on that page.

Probably right. Like I said, I was just curious and if I don't ask questions when I'm curious about something, then I don't get an answer.

05-16-2016, 03:38 PM	#1
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	On lens in database A Vivitar 200mm f3.5 shows a K mount but the url references it's m42 mount. I can clearly see in the photo of the lens, that is a K mount, so why is the url saying m42? Vivitar (Komine 28xxxx) Auto Telephoto 200mm f/3.5 Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

05-16-2016, 03:56 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	I think the description clears that up rather well! 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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05-16-2016, 04:07 PM	#3
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Yes, it does. However, I was thinking that if anyone searched google for m42 lenses, this might show up and cause problems. Then again, maybe not. I was just curious why it referenced m42 when clearly from the description it is not. Thanks Adam.

05-16-2016, 04:12 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	My guess would be that the title has been edited since there are multiple variants. I don't think this is a big deal- better not to change the URL at this point since it would break links, plus there indeed is an M42 variant with reviews on that page. 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:

05-16-2016, 04:19 PM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam better not to change the URL at this point since it would break links, plus there indeed is an M42 variant with reviews on that page. Probably right. Like I said, I was just curious and if I don't ask questions when I'm curious about something, then I don't get an answer.