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03-11-2021, 07:08 AM   #1
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Non-Pentax lenses on Pentax body

Older Pentax lenses (both K and M42) can be used on other bodies (N, C, S). Does anyone use lenses from other systems on Pentax bodies? Do those adapters exist? What lenses from other systems would be worth trying?

03-11-2021, 07:19 AM   #2
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There are few options, but require some DIY on the lens.

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03-11-2021, 07:42 AM   #3
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Nikon F Mount lenses (non AI) can be directly fitted to a K mount dslr without an adapter. It won’t turn far or lock so it’s best with lighter smaller lenses.

But it works:
Nikon 50 mm f/2 on Pentax K3 by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP1217 by -vanya_42nd-

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An old thread.

adapters for non-K-mount lenses to Pentax K-mount DSLRs: new dimensions for LBA - PentaxForums.com

Mirrorless is better for adapting lenses from other lens mounts.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Pentaxxoid Quote
Older Pentax lenses (both K and M42) can be used on other bodies (N, C, S). Does anyone use lenses from other systems on Pentax bodies? Do those adapters exist? What lenses from other systems would be worth trying?
The Tamron Adaptall line offers some very good lenses that work nicely with Pentax bodies.

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More on adaptall:

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QuoteOriginally posted by luftfluss Quote
The Tamron Adaptall line offers some very good lenses that work nicely with Pentax bodies.

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QuoteOriginally posted by marcusBMG Quote
Tamron Adaptall-2 lenses | Adaptall-2.com

The two SP Adaptalls I own are great lenses...01A and 52BB.

03-11-2021, 03:41 PM   #8
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there's also the Adaptist replacement mount option:

Adaptist PK+MM installation and usage - PentaxForums.com
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there's also the Adaptist replacement mount option:

Adaptist PK+MM installation and usage - PentaxForums.com
If you can find one for sale. He's out of stock and iirc he isn't going to make more.
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If you can find one for sale. He's out of stock and iirc he isn't going to make more.

I never got any response to any of my emails; I sourced one from here at PF.....
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