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coliver80 · 12-10-2014, 07:39 AM

Just got this lens from a flea market(first prime lens for me) . I cant put it down.. having a blast with it.

Link to larger image...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78994628@N02/15786707917/

Nowhere Matt · 12-10-2014, 09:58 AM

Nice treatments.

**Knock** · 12-10-2014, 01:32 PM

Cool shot. I'm a fan of the old glass myself. I haven't strapped on a 'newer' auto focus lens in probably a year. Have you gotten a M42 adapter yet?...if not it's just a matter of time. Being able to use screwmount lenses will open the door up to some really old glass.

coliver80 · 12-10-2014, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by Knock

Cool shot. I'm a fan of the old glass myself. I haven't strapped on a 'newer' auto focus lens in probably a year. Have you gotten a M42 adapter yet?...if not it's just a matter of time. Being able to use screwmount lenses will open the door up to some really old glass.

Actually I don't have a screw adapter. I was thinking about it till I heard horror story's of them getting stuck on the camera. Speaking of getting stuck.. both my Pentax-A 50 1.4 and my Pentax-A 50 2.0 go on a bit tighter then my 18-135. Both lens's are in great shape.. is it normal for the old lens's to be a "bit" tighter going on???

**Knock** · 12-10-2014, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by coliver80

Actually I don't have a screw adapter. I was thinking about it till I heard horror story's of them getting stuck on the camera. Speaking of getting stuck.. both my Pentax-A 50 1.4 and my Pentax-A 50 2.0 go on a bit tighter then my 18-135. Both lens's are in great shape.. is it normal for the old lens's to be a "bit" tighter going on???

I have used only one old lens with the bayonet mount (pentax A 50/2.0) but it does feel slighly tighter than the auto focus lenses I have used. I've had no trouble at all with the adapter getting stuck on the camera...just be sure to get the geniune Pentax adapter. Don't take a chance on the cheaper imitations--those are the ones that could get stuck on your camera.

waterfall · 12-10-2014, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by coliver80

Actually I don't have a screw adapter. I was thinking about it till I heard horror story's of them getting stuck on the camera. Speaking of getting stuck.. both my Pentax-A 50 1.4 and my Pentax-A 50 2.0 go on a bit tighter then my 18-135. Both lens's are in great shape.. is it normal for the old lens's to be a "bit" tighter going on???

I have three A lenses and can detect no difference in mounting friction compared to my DA and FA lenses.

coliver80 · 12-10-2014, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by Nowhere Matt

Nice treatments.

Thanks!

---------- Post added 12-10-14 at 08:38 PM ----------

Originally posted by Knock

I have used only one old lens with the bayonet mount (pentax A 50/2.0) but it does feel slighly tighter than the auto focus lenses I have used. I've had no trouble at all with the adapter getting stuck on the camera...just be sure to get the geniune Pentax adapter. Don't take a chance on the cheaper imitations--those are the ones that could get stuck on your camera.

Thanks for the info! Will look into it!

---------- Post added 12-10-14 at 08:39 PM ----------

Originally posted by waterfall

I have three A lenses and can detect no difference in mounting friction compared to my DA and FA lenses.

Well I only have one newer lens and its a 18-135.. maybe its loose...

12-10-2014, 07:39 AM	#1
coliver80 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 44	Playing with Old Glass Lens: Pentax-A 50mm 1.4 Camera: K3 Photo Location: Tennessee ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/125s Aperture: F1.4 Just got this lens from a flea market(first prime lens for me) . I cant put it down.. having a blast with it. Link to larger image... https://www.flickr.com/photos/78994628@N02/15786707917/

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Knock Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 467	Cool shot. I'm a fan of the old glass myself. I haven't strapped on a 'newer' auto focus lens in probably a year. Have you gotten a M42 adapter yet?...if not it's just a matter of time. Being able to use screwmount lenses will open the door up to some really old glass.

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coliver80 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 44 Original Poster	Originally posted by Knock Cool shot. I'm a fan of the old glass myself. I haven't strapped on a 'newer' auto focus lens in probably a year. Have you gotten a M42 adapter yet?...if not it's just a matter of time. Being able to use screwmount lenses will open the door up to some really old glass. Actually I don't have a screw adapter. I was thinking about it till I heard horror story's of them getting stuck on the camera. Speaking of getting stuck.. both my Pentax-A 50 1.4 and my Pentax-A 50 2.0 go on a bit tighter then my 18-135. Both lens's are in great shape.. is it normal for the old lens's to be a "bit" tighter going on???

12-10-2014, 02:40 PM	#5
Knock Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 467	Originally posted by coliver80 Actually I don't have a screw adapter. I was thinking about it till I heard horror story's of them getting stuck on the camera. Speaking of getting stuck.. both my Pentax-A 50 1.4 and my Pentax-A 50 2.0 go on a bit tighter then my 18-135. Both lens's are in great shape.. is it normal for the old lens's to be a "bit" tighter going on??? I have used only one old lens with the bayonet mount (pentax A 50/2.0) but it does feel slighly tighter than the auto focus lenses I have used. I've had no trouble at all with the adapter getting stuck on the camera...just be sure to get the geniune Pentax adapter. Don't take a chance on the cheaper imitations--those are the ones that could get stuck on your camera.

12-10-2014, 05:48 PM	#6
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by coliver80 Actually I don't have a screw adapter. I was thinking about it till I heard horror story's of them getting stuck on the camera. Speaking of getting stuck.. both my Pentax-A 50 1.4 and my Pentax-A 50 2.0 go on a bit tighter then my 18-135. Both lens's are in great shape.. is it normal for the old lens's to be a "bit" tighter going on??? I have three A lenses and can detect no difference in mounting friction compared to my DA and FA lenses.

12-10-2014, 06:38 PM	#7
coliver80 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 44 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nowhere Matt Nice treatments. Thanks! ---------- Post added 12-10-14 at 08:38 PM ---------- Originally posted by Knock I have used only one old lens with the bayonet mount (pentax A 50/2.0) but it does feel slighly tighter than the auto focus lenses I have used. I've had no trouble at all with the adapter getting stuck on the camera...just be sure to get the geniune Pentax adapter. Don't take a chance on the cheaper imitations--those are the ones that could get stuck on your camera. Thanks for the info! Will look into it! ---------- Post added 12-10-14 at 08:39 PM ---------- Originally posted by waterfall I have three A lenses and can detect no difference in mounting friction compared to my DA and FA lenses. Well I only have one newer lens and its a 18-135.. maybe its loose...

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