Adapter to use Canon lenses on K200D

chalion · 05-15-2009, 07:44 PM

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Here's a question i've been trying to answer for about a week, but haven't had any luck.

I recently purchased from a friend a Canon AE-1, with various lenses, including a Spiratone 1:8 f=500mm mirror lens & extenders (36mm, 20mm & 12mm) plus a super macro lens down to 0.15x.

My silly question is, does anyone make some kind of adapter mount so I can use these lenses on my K200D?

I'd rather not buy T or K mount lenses in these focal lengths since I received these for so little money.

If this is the wrong place for this thread, please relocate.

Thank you.

OregonJim · 05-15-2009, 08:02 PM

The Spiratone mirror lens is already a T-Mount. Just unscrew the Canon adapter and replace it with a P/K T-mount adapter.

SOldBear · 05-16-2009, 12:20 AM

I don't think there's any adapter to allow Canon lenses on Pentax bodies.

In fact, I don't think there's even any adapter to allow old Canon lenses (like the ones that mount on the AE-1) on Canon DSLRs. Canon did make such an adapter (now discontinued) but it did not allow infinity focusing.

chalion · 05-17-2009, 03:27 PM

After further examination of this mirror lens I see that it IS a t-mount.

Thank you for the advice.

newarts · 05-17-2009, 04:03 PM

If you modify an extension tube you'll be able to mount the macro lens & use it.

Buy a "Flange type" m42->pentax K adapter, & use it as a replacement for one of the extension tube ends.

M42 Lens to Pentax PK K100D K200D K10D K20D Adapter - eBay (item 280346194955 end time Jun-14-09 14:22:31 PDT)

Glue it or screw it on. Glue would be easiest I guess.

Iowa Dave

05-15-2009, 07:44 PM	#1
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628	Adapter to use Canon lenses on K200D 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. Here's a question i've been trying to answer for about a week, but haven't had any luck. I recently purchased from a friend a Canon AE-1, with various lenses, including a Spiratone 1:8 f=500mm mirror lens & extenders (36mm, 20mm & 12mm) plus a super macro lens down to 0.15x. My silly question is, does anyone make some kind of adapter mount so I can use these lenses on my K200D? I'd rather not buy T or K mount lenses in these focal lengths since I received these for so little money. If this is the wrong place for this thread, please relocate. Thank you.

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05-15-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	The Spiratone mirror lens is already a T-Mount. Just unscrew the Canon adapter and replace it with a P/K T-mount adapter.

05-16-2009, 12:20 AM	#3
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	I don't think there's any adapter to allow Canon lenses on Pentax bodies. In fact, I don't think there's even any adapter to allow old Canon lenses (like the ones that mount on the AE-1) on Canon DSLRs. Canon did make such an adapter (now discontinued) but it did not allow infinity focusing.

05-17-2009, 03:27 PM	#4
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628 Original Poster	After further examination of this mirror lens I see that it IS a t-mount. Thank you for the advice.

05-17-2009, 04:03 PM	#5
newarts Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ames, Iowa, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 2,965	If you modify an extension tube you'll be able to mount the macro lens & use it. Buy a "Flange type" m42->pentax K adapter, & use it as a replacement for one of the extension tube ends. M42 Lens to Pentax PK K100D K200D K10D K20D Adapter - eBay (item 280346194955 end time Jun-14-09 14:22:31 PDT) Glue it or screw it on. Glue would be easiest I guess. Iowa Dave