Macro Can Anyone ID this Vintage Macro Rig?

moniconda · 05-06-2017, 06:37 AM

My friend's Dad had his laying around his house in Denmark - we had a ton of fun hooking it up to my K5, but we're not sure exactly which lens it is.

Any idea exactly what lens this is? I plan on tracking one down for myself!

Sorry for the upload issues with these pictures, guys (see below). I'm still learning my way around the forum.

Can anyone help me ID this vintage macro rig? - Album on Imgur

Last edited by moniconda; 05-06-2017 at 07:21 AM. Reason: Photos uploaded incorrectly - need rotating

p38arover · 05-06-2017, 06:41 AM

Picture?

moniconda · 05-06-2017, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

Picture?

Can't get the photos to upload correctly...sorry for the rotation problem.

Thagomizer · 05-06-2017, 06:55 AM - **1 Like**

Check this out; it covers the range of Pentax bellows units: The Pentax Bellows eBook - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

**UncleVanya** · 05-06-2017, 07:10 AM - **1 Like**

I assume the bellows is k mount on both ends correct?

moniconda · 05-06-2017, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Check this out; it covers the range of Pentax bellows units: The Pentax Bellows eBook - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

Thanks!

**TwoUptons** · 05-06-2017, 07:50 AM

What does the lens say on the front?

It looks like the bellows 100mm f4 on one of the auto bellows rigs (K, M, or A)

But the lens should say that on the front, as should the bellows...

-Eric

TaoMaas · 05-06-2017, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

It looks like the bellows 100mm f4 on one of the auto bellows rigs (K, M, or A)

I agree. It looks like my Pentax bellows.

Not a Number · 05-06-2017, 08:37 AM

Dual cable - definitely one of the Auto Bellows K/M/A. The name plate on the front foot will tell you which. Note the A bellows only comes with one set of scales to go on top. Asahi eliminated the scale for the 55mm lenses.

sawtooth235 · 05-07-2017, 12:23 PM

This appears to be a M42 screw-mount Pentax Auto Bellows ll that has a M42 conversion ring mounted to a small Pentax extension tube so that it will accommodate the K-mount bodies. The lens appears to be a M42 screw-mount, fixed-focus, 100mm bellows lens.

Tool_Horder · 05-31-2017, 02:52 PM

Bellows are either late Pentax Auto Bellows M or early Pentax Auto Bellows A.
Adapter on back standard is early Pentax Extension tube #1 (no auto aperture lever)
Lens is a Pentax Bellows 100 F4

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05-06-2017, 06:37 AM	#1
moniconda New Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 5	Can Anyone ID this Vintage Macro Rig? My friend's Dad had his laying around his house in Denmark - we had a ton of fun hooking it up to my K5, but we're not sure exactly which lens it is. Any idea exactly what lens this is? I plan on tracking one down for myself! Sorry for the upload issues with these pictures, guys (see below). I'm still learning my way around the forum. Can anyone help me ID this vintage macro rig? - Album on Imgur Last edited by moniconda; 05-06-2017 at 07:21 AM. Reason: Photos uploaded incorrectly - need rotating

05-06-2017, 06:41 AM	#2
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Picture?

05-06-2017, 06:55 AM - 1 Like	#4
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Check this out; it covers the range of Pentax bellows units: The Pentax Bellows eBook - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com

05-06-2017, 07:10 AM - 1 Like	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	I assume the bellows is k mount on both ends correct?

05-06-2017, 07:15 AM	#6
moniconda New Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by Thagomizer Check this out; it covers the range of Pentax bellows units: The Pentax Bellows eBook - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com Thanks!

05-06-2017, 07:50 AM	#7
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,214	What does the lens say on the front? It looks like the bellows 100mm f4 on one of the auto bellows rigs (K, M, or A) But the lens should say that on the front, as should the bellows... -Eric

05-06-2017, 08:24 AM	#8
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by TwoUptons It looks like the bellows 100mm f4 on one of the auto bellows rigs (K, M, or A) I agree. It looks like my Pentax bellows.

05-06-2017, 08:37 AM	#9
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Dual cable - definitely one of the Auto Bellows K/M/A. The name plate on the front foot will tell you which. Note the A bellows only comes with one set of scales to go on top. Asahi eliminated the scale for the 55mm lenses.

05-07-2017, 12:23 PM	#10
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886	This appears to be a M42 screw-mount Pentax Auto Bellows ll that has a M42 conversion ring mounted to a small Pentax extension tube so that it will accommodate the K-mount bodies. The lens appears to be a M42 screw-mount, fixed-focus, 100mm bellows lens.

05-31-2017, 02:52 PM	#11
Tool_Horder Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle Posts: 44	Bellows are either late Pentax Auto Bellows M or early Pentax Auto Bellows A. Adapter on back standard is early Pentax Extension tube #1 (no auto aperture lever) Lens is a Pentax Bellows 100 F4