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12-01-2012, 12:41 PM   #1
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Pentax K30 query

Evening everyone,

My Pentax K100d Super is currently in the works, and I'm looking into getting a new body for my Pentax K-mount lenses. The question I have is:

Will my lenses (18-55mm bog standard kit lens and 50-200mm lens) fit and work properly with the K30? I'm not too sure whether the auto-focus option will work or not. Anyone able to confirm?

Cheers,
Jack

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Yes, it will without a doubt. But since you want the weathersealed K30 you also might wanna replace the 18-55 for the 18-55WR. It has better optics and it`s also sealed.
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QuoteOriginally posted by PowerHaulJack Quote
Evening everyone,

My Pentax K100d Super is currently in the works, and I'm looking into getting a new body for my Pentax K-mount lenses. The question I have is:

Will my lenses (18-55mm bog standard kit lens and 50-200mm lens) fit and work properly with the K30? I'm not too sure whether the auto-focus option will work or not. Anyone able to confirm?

Cheers,
Jack
They will. You can use basically any autofocus Pentax lens made since forever on a K-30 without issue.

I used an FA28-90 on my K-x and that lens was the kit for a 1999 film camera. When I get the K-30 (or K-01, or K-5II...) come winter, that lens will find a home on that camera as well. Its my go-to 'family snapshot' lens when I'm not intending to get all artsy with my primes.
12-01-2012, 01:07 PM   #4
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Thank you very much guys for your speedy responses. Glad they will work well with the K30.

I shall continue my reading into K30 reviews.

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