K30 w/ Ricoh lens

545DOOM · 08-09-2013, 09:28 AM

Ive been wondering if its possible to use an older Ricoh lens on a K30? I know ive seen a post or two about it (not sure if it was here or on another Q&A site). I have a Ricoh P 50mm lens i would love to use. Ive heard things such as an "A" lens is ok but not the "P". Also heard that the P-pin will get stuck on an AF camera.I tried googling it but cant seem to find a definitive answer when it comes to the Pentax K30 and this lens. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Docrwm · 08-09-2013, 09:43 AM

Yes, but you have to remove the dreaded Ricoh Pin.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/231920-ricoh-pin-removal.html

545DOOM · 08-09-2013, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Yes, but you have to remove the dreaded Ricoh Pin.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/231920-ricoh-pin-removal.html

Ok thanks. Read a step by step on how to do that so i think im covered there. I forgot to mention its an f2 lens...wasnt sure if that made a difference with anything. Also once the lens is on the camera what is the next step from there. Besides making sure im set to MF mode, what about setting the focal length? Do you have to set the camera to a certain setting or just operate the lens as i normally would in an older film SLR?

Docrwm · 08-09-2013, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by 545DOOM

Ok thanks. Read a step by step on how to do that so i think im covered there. I forgot to mention its an f2 lens...wasnt sure if that made a difference with anything. Also once the lens is on the camera what is the next step from there. Besides making sure im set to MF mode, what about setting the focal length? Do you have to set the camera to a certain setting or just operate the lens as i normally would in an older film SLR?

You'll have to allow the aperture ring to be used via the software settings of the camera.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-meter...k-x-k-7-a.html

08-09-2013, 09:28 AM	#1
545DOOM New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 8	K30 w/ Ricoh lens Ive been wondering if its possible to use an older Ricoh lens on a K30? I know ive seen a post or two about it (not sure if it was here or on another Q&A site). I have a Ricoh P 50mm lens i would love to use. Ive heard things such as an "A" lens is ok but not the "P". Also heard that the P-pin will get stuck on an AF camera.I tried googling it but cant seem to find a definitive answer when it comes to the Pentax K30 and this lens. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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08-09-2013, 09:43 AM	#2
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Yes, but you have to remove the dreaded Ricoh Pin. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/231920-ricoh-pin-removal.html

08-09-2013, 09:48 AM	#3
545DOOM New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm Yes, but you have to remove the dreaded Ricoh Pin. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/231920-ricoh-pin-removal.html Ok thanks. Read a step by step on how to do that so i think im covered there. I forgot to mention its an f2 lens...wasnt sure if that made a difference with anything. Also once the lens is on the camera what is the next step from there. Besides making sure im set to MF mode, what about setting the focal length? Do you have to set the camera to a certain setting or just operate the lens as i normally would in an older film SLR?

08-09-2013, 09:56 AM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by 545DOOM Ok thanks. Read a step by step on how to do that so i think im covered there. I forgot to mention its an f2 lens...wasnt sure if that made a difference with anything. Also once the lens is on the camera what is the next step from there. Besides making sure im set to MF mode, what about setting the focal length? Do you have to set the camera to a certain setting or just operate the lens as i normally would in an older film SLR? You'll have to allow the aperture ring to be used via the software settings of the camera. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-meter...k-x-k-7-a.html