Using old SMC Pentax-A lenses with Pentax DSLR

automorphism · 01-20-2018, 08:34 PM

One of my favourite lenses is the Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7. It really is super sharp and manual focus is not difficult! Good luck!

The only downside to manual lenses I've found is that their coatings don't do as well in 'wild' lighting conditions like outside. An aftermarket hood sometimes helps though.

pentasonic49 · 01-26-2018, 02:49 PM

There is a focussing scale on the lens barrel if all other attempts fail.

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01-20-2018, 08:34 PM	#31
automorphism Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 791	One of my favourite lenses is the Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7. It really is super sharp and manual focus is not difficult! Good luck! The only downside to manual lenses I've found is that their coatings don't do as well in 'wild' lighting conditions like outside. An aftermarket hood sometimes helps though.

01-26-2018, 02:49 PM	#32
pentasonic49 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: weston-super-mare Posts: 395	There is a focussing scale on the lens barrel if all other attempts fail.

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