What lens mount to use

Khouloudbt · 06-19-2019, 06:41 AM

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Hello guys, I have a Pentax Ks-1 and for a while I've been wanting to buy a new lens but while looking through my camera collection (by collection I mean 3 or 4 broken camera I either bought from the flea market and couple which some relatives gave away) I notice I have a Zenit camera with a "MC-Helios 44M-6 58mm 1:2" lens. I'm no expert but when I googled it O found out it can be mounted on Pentax DSLR so I wanted to know which mount should I buy do I can shoot with this on my Pentax Ks-1 specially that I have a family wedding coming soon and I want to take some cool pictures with it!
Sorry for the long post😊😊

**boriscleto** · 06-19-2019, 07:31 AM

You will need an M42 adapter that has an inner flange to keep the aperture pin pushed down. (Or you can modify the pin to keep it pushed in)

Like this one.

Kipon Adapter for Carl Zeiss M42 Screw Mount Lens to Pentax K PK Mount Camera | eBay

You may find less expensive ones.

The Helios is known for its swirly bokeh...You will need to change the Using aperture ring setting in the Custom menu to Enable...

Khouloudbt · 06-19-2019, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

You will need an M42 adapter that has an inner flange to keep the aperture pin pushed down. (Or you can modify the pin to keep it pushed in)

Like this one.

Kipon Adapter for Carl Zeiss M42 Screw Mount Lens to Pentax K PK Mount Camera | eBay

You may find less expensive ones.

The Helios is known for its swirly bokeh...You will need to change the Using aperture ring setting in the Custom menu to Enabled...

Thank you very much my friend
😊 😊

ZombieArmy · 06-19-2019, 09:46 AM

That Zenit camera is probably pretty cool too so why not also give that a whirl?

**boriscleto** · 06-19-2019, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

That Zenit camera is probably pretty cool too so why not also give that a whirl?

Well the OP did say...

Quote:

(by collection I mean 3 or 4 broken camera I either bought from the flea market and couple which some relatives gave away)

ZombieArmy · 06-19-2019, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Well the OP did say...

Ah I should learn how to read entire posts

06-19-2019, 06:41 AM	#1
Khouloudbt New Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 2	What lens mount to use Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hello guys, I have a Pentax Ks-1 and for a while I've been wanting to buy a new lens but while looking through my camera collection (by collection I mean 3 or 4 broken camera I either bought from the flea market and couple which some relatives gave away) I notice I have a Zenit camera with a "MC-Helios 44M-6 58mm 1:2" lens. I'm no expert but when I googled it O found out it can be mounted on Pentax DSLR so I wanted to know which mount should I buy do I can shoot with this on my Pentax Ks-1 specially that I have a family wedding coming soon and I want to take some cool pictures with it! Sorry for the long post😊😊

06-19-2019, 07:31 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	You will need an M42 adapter that has an inner flange to keep the aperture pin pushed down. (Or you can modify the pin to keep it pushed in) Like this one. Kipon Adapter for Carl Zeiss M42 Screw Mount Lens to Pentax K PK Mount Camera \| eBay You may find less expensive ones. The Helios is known for its swirly bokeh...You will need to change the Using aperture ring setting in the Custom menu to Enable... Last edited by boriscleto; 06-19-2019 at 09:21 AM.

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06-19-2019, 08:23 AM	#3
Khouloudbt New Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto You will need an M42 adapter that has an inner flange to keep the aperture pin pushed down. (Or you can modify the pin to keep it pushed in) Like this one. Kipon Adapter for Carl Zeiss M42 Screw Mount Lens to Pentax K PK Mount Camera \| eBay You may find less expensive ones. The Helios is known for its swirly bokeh...You will need to change the Using aperture ring setting in the Custom menu to Enabled... Thank you very much my friend 😊 😊

06-19-2019, 09:46 AM	#4
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	That Zenit camera is probably pretty cool too so why not also give that a whirl?

06-19-2019, 11:12 AM	#5
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by ZombieArmy That Zenit camera is probably pretty cool too so why not also give that a whirl? Well the OP did say... Quote: (by collection I mean 3 or 4 broken camera I either bought from the flea market and couple which some relatives gave away)

06-19-2019, 11:22 AM	#6
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by boriscleto Well the OP did say... Ah I should learn how to read entire posts