Lenses that fit Pentax DSLRs

TomK · 09-07-2009, 06:21 PM

I guess my question is the reverse of the forum title.
That is, can you post what other camera lenses SUCCESSFULLY work on the Pentax DSLRs?
I know about the Richo problem ones but am looking for posters who have used other
camera maker's lenses with or without problems - Yashica, Mamia, whatever.
I guess most of the lenses would be in the screw mount and non-automatic anything but let's
see what you folks come up with.
-TomK-

gophers · 09-07-2009, 06:56 PM

I use a Chinon 75-150 Zoom. Manual only, came off an old (25 years ago) Chinon film camera I used to use. Works well, pentax bayonet fixing.
Have an istDS
Steve E

stevebrot · 09-07-2009, 07:04 PM

Hey TomK,

This forum is better suited to your question:

Pentax SLR Lens Discussion - PentaxForums.com

To answer your question in a more general sense:

Almost all K-bayonet mount lenses
Almost all M42 screw mount lenses

The total list runs into the thousands of compatible models. In other words, it is easier to list the very few exceptions (probably less than 50 lenses total represented by a small handful of brands).

Steve

JimD_K10D · 09-08-2009, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by gophers

I use a Chinon 75-150 Zoom. Manual only, came off an old (25 years ago) Chinon film camera I used to use. Works well, pentax bayonet fixing.
Have an istDS
Steve E

Chinom CP-7m here - still use it. Use the old lenses on my K-10.

**felixkh** · 09-11-2009, 08:54 AM

I have the Chinon 50mm F1.4 and a Ricoh 50mm F1.7 and use them on my K20D frequently. There is no problem about the pin being too long and hitting the mirror.

I also use a Polar 135mm f2.8 and a Hoya 135mm F2.8 on the K20D.

I have collected a number of Chinon and Ricoh SLRs as a collection of their good quality SLRs which have now disappeared as Chinon is now part of Kodak Japan and Ricoh only makes Digi PnSs.

SOldBear · 09-11-2009, 11:53 AM

Nikkor lenses.

Pre-AI lenses work best. AI/AI-S lenses mount but not as easy/solid.

Of course no auto anything, and you have to stop down the lens manually. But that's better than screwmount lenses (no need for an adapter).

Below is my K10D and Nikkor-P 105mm 1:2.5. I'm also using a Nikkor-H.C 85mm 1:1.8 and a Nikkor-O 35mm 1:2. I have some others but don't use them on Pentax DSLR because I also have their K-mount counterparts.

Note: Do not attempt to mount a Nikkor lens on a Pentax film body or on a teleconverter. The aperture linkage lever on the body or on the TC may be damaged.

Blue · 09-13-2009, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by JimD_K10D

Chinom CP-7m here - still use it. Use the old lenses on my K-10.

I have one of those that I bought new. It actually has better features than the P3n has.

aegisphan · 09-13-2009, 08:19 PM

With Leitax conversion, we can even look at Leica R and Contax Zeiss C/Y. These just add more kick to the already top Pentax primes.

09-07-2009, 06:21 PM	#1
TomK Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 281	Lenses that fit Pentax DSLRs I guess my question is the reverse of the forum title. That is, can you post what other camera lenses SUCCESSFULLY work on the Pentax DSLRs? I know about the Richo problem ones but am looking for posters who have used other camera maker's lenses with or without problems - Yashica, Mamia, whatever. I guess most of the lenses would be in the screw mount and non-automatic anything but let's see what you folks come up with. -TomK-

09-07-2009, 06:56 PM	#2
gophers Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canberra Posts: 3	Non pentax cameras I use a Chinon 75-150 Zoom. Manual only, came off an old (25 years ago) Chinon film camera I used to use. Works well, pentax bayonet fixing. Have an istDS Steve E Last edited by gophers; 09-07-2009 at 06:58 PM. Reason: Extra detail

09-07-2009, 07:04 PM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Hey TomK, This forum is better suited to your question: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion - PentaxForums.com To answer your question in a more general sense: Almost all K-bayonet mount lenses Almost all M42 screw mount lenses The total list runs into the thousands of compatible models. In other words, it is easier to list the very few exceptions (probably less than 50 lenses total represented by a small handful of brands). Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 09-07-2009 at 07:13 PM.

09-11-2009, 11:53 AM	#6
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Nikkor lenses. Pre-AI lenses work best. AI/AI-S lenses mount but not as easy/solid. Of course no auto anything, and you have to stop down the lens manually. But that's better than screwmount lenses (no need for an adapter). Below is my K10D and Nikkor-P 105mm 1:2.5. I'm also using a Nikkor-H.C 85mm 1:1.8 and a Nikkor-O 35mm 1:2. I have some others but don't use them on Pentax DSLR because I also have their K-mount counterparts. Note: Do not attempt to mount a Nikkor lens on a Pentax film body or on a teleconverter. The aperture linkage lever on the body or on the TC may be damaged. Last edited by SOldBear; 09-11-2009 at 11:59 AM.

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09-08-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
JimD_K10D Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41	Originally posted by gophers I use a Chinon 75-150 Zoom. Manual only, came off an old (25 years ago) Chinon film camera I used to use. Works well, pentax bayonet fixing. Have an istDS Steve E Chinom CP-7m here - still use it. Use the old lenses on my K-10.

09-11-2009, 08:54 AM	#5
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	I have the Chinon 50mm F1.4 and a Ricoh 50mm F1.7 and use them on my K20D frequently. There is no problem about the pin being too long and hitting the mirror. I also use a Polar 135mm f2.8 and a Hoya 135mm F2.8 on the K20D. I have collected a number of Chinon and Ricoh SLRs as a collection of their good quality SLRs which have now disappeared as Chinon is now part of Kodak Japan and Ricoh only makes Digi PnSs.

09-13-2009, 06:57 PM	#7
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by JimD_K10D Chinom CP-7m here - still use it. Use the old lenses on my K-10. I have one of those that I bought new. It actually has better features than the P3n has.

09-13-2009, 08:19 PM	#8
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815	With Leitax conversion, we can even look at Leica R and Contax Zeiss C/Y. These just add more kick to the already top Pentax primes.