another lens compatibility question

Deiberson · 01-12-2010, 09:54 AM

i have a vivitar 70-210mm macro focusing zoom lens. 1:4.5

i thought it was for a pentax body but it won't connect to my k-x. is there anything i can buy to adapt to it or am i SOL. it looks like a nice lens.
it's in this pic below the telephoto case...

MikesChevelle · 01-12-2010, 11:56 AM

I am definately a noobie but you should post a pic of the mount

Wheatfield · 01-13-2010, 05:10 AM

Well, it's definitely a lens.

stevebrot · 01-13-2010, 10:13 AM

I am more interested in the other items in the photo...

Steve

**ChipB** · 01-13-2010, 10:32 AM

The Vivitar 70-210mm f4.5 lens is pretty much a "ho-hum" lens - the Vivitar Series 1 lenses are the desired ones.

If the lens mount on your lens is not a K-Mount mount, then you're not exactly SOL (you can sell it on eeekbay), you just can't use it on your Pentax camera.

Deiberson · 01-13-2010, 10:41 AM

it doesn't fit on the pentax. i thought maybe there was an adapter or something.
i keep forgetting my card reader so i can take a picture of the mount and post it.

rodmandrill · 01-15-2010, 08:36 AM

I just had the same issue with a Vivitar zoom that mounted ok on a K1000 but not on my K-x. The mount had an extra black ring held on by 2 tiny screws. I removed that and now it works fine. Locks and everything.

Deiberson · 01-15-2010, 08:43 AM

thanks. i'll take a look at it when i get home. one side of the lens fits but the other doesn't. that very well could be the problem.

01-12-2010, 09:54 AM	#1
Deiberson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 734	another lens compatibility question i have a vivitar 70-210mm macro focusing zoom lens. 1:4.5 i thought it was for a pentax body but it won't connect to my k-x. is there anything i can buy to adapt to it or am i SOL. it looks like a nice lens. it's in this pic below the telephoto case...

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01-12-2010, 11:56 AM	#2
MikesChevelle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: STL Photos: Gallery Posts: 119	I am definately a noobie but you should post a pic of the mount

01-13-2010, 05:10 AM	#3
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	Well, it's definitely a lens.

01-13-2010, 10:13 AM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I am more interested in the other items in the photo... Steve

01-13-2010, 10:32 AM	#5
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	The Vivitar 70-210mm f4.5 lens is pretty much a "ho-hum" lens - the Vivitar Series 1 lenses are the desired ones. If the lens mount on your lens is not a K-Mount mount, then you're not exactly SOL (you can sell it on eeekbay), you just can't use it on your Pentax camera.

01-13-2010, 10:41 AM	#6
Deiberson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 734 Original Poster	it doesn't fit on the pentax. i thought maybe there was an adapter or something. i keep forgetting my card reader so i can take a picture of the mount and post it.

01-15-2010, 08:36 AM	#7
rodmandrill New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 9	I just had the same issue with a Vivitar zoom that mounted ok on a K1000 but not on my K-x. The mount had an extra black ring held on by 2 tiny screws. I removed that and now it works fine. Locks and everything.

01-15-2010, 08:43 AM	#8
Deiberson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 734 Original Poster	thanks. i'll take a look at it when i get home. one side of the lens fits but the other doesn't. that very well could be the problem.