k-x with quick shift lense?

p0opstlnksal0t · 10-20-2009, 08:56 PM

would I be ok using quicl shift lenses on the k-x? I know there is a button you need to swith when manual to auto focus, but if I use a quick shift capable lense would I still need to flip the manul/auto focus switch every time?

btw im a newb with dslr so be gentle... lol

Eruditass · 10-20-2009, 08:58 PM

yes, you can use quick shift lenses - quick shift is part of the lens. You don't need to switch it to manual focus on the body to adjust focus.

On any lens without quick-shift, you need to switch it to manual focus because the focus ring will still be coupled to the body AF motor - which can damage the gears/motor. You can tell because there will be resistance when trying to move the focus ring vs no/much less resistance with a quick-shift lens or switching the body to MF.

p0opstlnksal0t · 10-21-2009, 04:08 AM

thanks, this pretty much sold me on buying a k-x body only, and maybe getting the some da kit lenses verses the dal that comes with the k-x

10-20-2009, 08:56 PM	#1
p0opstlnksal0t Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: houston Posts: 165	k-x with quick shift lense? would I be ok using quicl shift lenses on the k-x? I know there is a button you need to swith when manual to auto focus, but if I use a quick shift capable lense would I still need to flip the manul/auto focus switch every time? btw im a newb with dslr so be gentle... lol

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10-20-2009, 08:58 PM	#2
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	yes, you can use quick shift lenses - quick shift is part of the lens. You don't need to switch it to manual focus on the body to adjust focus. On any lens without quick-shift, you need to switch it to manual focus because the focus ring will still be coupled to the body AF motor - which can damage the gears/motor. You can tell because there will be resistance when trying to move the focus ring vs no/much less resistance with a quick-shift lens or switching the body to MF.

10-21-2009, 04:08 AM	#3
p0opstlnksal0t Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: houston Posts: 165 Original Poster	thanks, this pretty much sold me on buying a k-x body only, and maybe getting the some da kit lenses verses the dal that comes with the k-x