Mz-s and OS lenses

apx · 03-23-2015, 04:11 AM

Hello everyone,

Do the optical stabilizing work on a MZ S? (better ask before i buy one

)

Thanks in advance,

apx

aoeu · 03-23-2015, 07:02 AM

The MZ S is a film camera. As such it does not have optical stabilizing.

apx · 03-23-2015, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by aoeu

The MZ S is a film camera. As such it does not have optical stabilizing.

OS was and is in use by film body's. If one use a third party stabilized lens (sigma, tamron..), do the MZ s support this?
Example: the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 DG HSM OS pentax mount.

grtssss,
apx

**Odinz** · 03-23-2015, 01:12 PM

I'm pretty sure that many Nikon and Canon OS lenses work on film cameras since their initial releases were back in the film days. So in theory if you had a third party lens with OS it COULD work on the MZ-S as long as the lens doesn't need some form of communication with the camera to operate. I do have the camera, but none of my lenses has built in OS so there is no way for me to test this theory, sorry.

**lsimpkins** · 03-23-2015, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by aoeu

The MZ S is a film camera. As such it does not have optical stabilizing.

Correct statement would be the MZ-S does not have the in-camera Shake Reduction system introduced in the K10D and in all current Pentax digital SLR bodies.
As far as using lenses with built-in OS, bear in mind that any data sharing between camera and lens is through the mount. The MZ-S has a Kaf2 mount while current SR digital bodies use the "crippled" Kaf2. My point is that the MZ-S should be able to communicate with the lens just the same as current bodies, but in the case of in-lens OS, I don't believe there is any communication specific to OS other than aperture and focal length.

Adam · 03-23-2015, 05:01 PM

Since we're essentially only talking about Sigma lenses: if the MZ-S can power the HSM (which it should since it supports power zoom) then the OS should also be able to work. But it's not something that I have tested...

**Digitalis** · 03-23-2015, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by Adam

if the MZ-S can power the HSM (which it should since it supports power zoom) then the OS should also be able to work.

I would expect OS to eat the batteries though, DSLRs have plenty of battery energy to spare, film SLRS aren't quite as robust in that regard.

Adam · 03-23-2015, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I would expect OS to eat the batteries though, DSLRs have plenty of battery energy to spare, film SLRS aren't quite as robust in that regard.

Very good point!

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apx New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 3	Mz-s and OS lenses Hello everyone, Do the optical stabilizing work on a MZ S? (better ask before i buy one ) Thanks in advance, apx

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Since we're essentially only talking about Sigma lenses: if the MZ-S can power the HSM (which it should since it supports power zoom) then the OS should also be able to work. But it's not something that I have tested... 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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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Digitalis I would expect OS to eat the batteries though, DSLRs have plenty of battery energy to spare, film SLRS aren't quite as robust in that regard. Very good point! 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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03-23-2015, 07:02 AM	#2
aoeu Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 496	The MZ S is a film camera. As such it does not have optical stabilizing.

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apx New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by aoeu The MZ S is a film camera. As such it does not have optical stabilizing. OS was and is in use by film body's. If one use a third party stabilized lens (sigma, tamron..), do the MZ s support this? Example: the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 DG HSM OS pentax mount. grtssss, apx

03-23-2015, 01:12 PM	#4
Odinz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 259	I'm pretty sure that many Nikon and Canon OS lenses work on film cameras since their initial releases were back in the film days. So in theory if you had a third party lens with OS it COULD work on the MZ-S as long as the lens doesn't need some form of communication with the camera to operate. I do have the camera, but none of my lenses has built in OS so there is no way for me to test this theory, sorry.

03-23-2015, 01:20 PM	#5
lsimpkins Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 544	Originally posted by aoeu The MZ S is a film camera. As such it does not have optical stabilizing. Correct statement would be the MZ-S does not have the in-camera Shake Reduction system introduced in the K10D and in all current Pentax digital SLR bodies. As far as using lenses with built-in OS, bear in mind that any data sharing between camera and lens is through the mount. The MZ-S has a Kaf2 mount while current SR digital bodies use the "crippled" Kaf2. My point is that the MZ-S should be able to communicate with the lens just the same as current bodies, but in the case of in-lens OS, I don't believe there is any communication specific to OS other than aperture and focal length.

03-23-2015, 06:25 PM	#7
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,695	Originally posted by Adam if the MZ-S can power the HSM (which it should since it supports power zoom) then the OS should also be able to work. I would expect OS to eat the batteries though, DSLRs have plenty of battery energy to spare, film SLRS aren't quite as robust in that regard.