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mdbrown · 05-30-2011, 08:51 AM

Hi,

I just purchased an NOS K100D and was wondering how difficult it is to use older K-mount lenses with this camera. I have one that is old, no A on the aperture ring so it's totally manual. Are the results as good, the same or...?

Keep in mind I'm coming off a Panasonic Superzoom P&S and have had very little experience with an SLR other than the Nikon D3000 I bought for my better half.

All opinions/experience welcome!

Adam · 05-30-2011, 09:00 AM

They're perfectly usable, here's how: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-meter...k-x-k-7-a.html

mdbrown · 05-30-2011, 09:20 AM

Thanks, that's the info I needed.

05-30-2011, 08:51 AM	#1
mdbrown Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 36	Curious-manual lenses with K100D Hi, I just purchased an NOS K100D and was wondering how difficult it is to use older K-mount lenses with this camera. I have one that is old, no A on the aperture ring so it's totally manual. Are the results as good, the same or...? Keep in mind I'm coming off a Panasonic Superzoom P&S and have had very little experience with an SLR other than the Nikon D3000 I bought for my better half. All opinions/experience welcome!

05-30-2011, 09:00 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	They're perfectly usable, here's how: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-meter...k-x-k-7-a.html 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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05-30-2011, 09:20 AM	#3
mdbrown Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 36 Original Poster	Thanks, that's the info I needed.

Curious-manual lenses with K100D

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