Cameras that can use the Mamiya/Sekor SX lenses?

minimodi · 12-13-2012, 01:13 AM

Hello to all,
I wonder if anyone knows about the Mamiya/Sekor SX lenses and compatibility with other cameras than the Mamiya MSX/DSX ones?
The lenses has got the M42 screw mount.

The thing is I got a Mamiya DSX 1000 with the 55/1,8 and 135/2,8 lenses but the metering of the camera has broke, or it's still reacting to light but it's measuring all wrong. And since I love the quality of the lenses I'm heading out for a new body to attach them on.
Yes a new DSX 1000 would be just fine but since they're quite hard to find (at least here in Sweden and to a reasonable price on ebay) I'm looking for other options as well.
I know the M42 mount is a common mount but the Mamiya SX lenses seem to not work with all M42 mount cameras...
(I posted this thread in an other branch of the forums: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/welcomes-introductions/208206-pentax-spot...-m42-lens.html)

Would be glad if you guys could drop some names of cameras or/and some experiences and knowledge of the SX lenses on other bodys.

The back of the lenses looks just like this:
Mamiya/sekor 135mm 2.8 strange mount ?: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Connect

Thanks and regards!

Jonas

Sagitta · 12-13-2012, 07:12 AM

If you're looking for a film camera, Sears has re-branded versions of the DSX called the 1000MX. I nearly bought one once before I realized it wasn't what I was expecting. You can usually get one off eBay for about $50-$75, and usually with a lens since its not something easily sold if you break the camera and lens up,

minimodi · 12-13-2012, 09:56 AM

Cool, I didn't know about the sears cameras but unfortunately they have bayonet mount so my m42 lenses wont fit.

But thanks anyway!

12-13-2012, 01:13 AM	#1
minimodi New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5	Cameras that can use the Mamiya/Sekor SX lenses? Hello to all, I wonder if anyone knows about the Mamiya/Sekor SX lenses and compatibility with other cameras than the Mamiya MSX/DSX ones? The lenses has got the M42 screw mount. The thing is I got a Mamiya DSX 1000 with the 55/1,8 and 135/2,8 lenses but the metering of the camera has broke, or it's still reacting to light but it's measuring all wrong. And since I love the quality of the lenses I'm heading out for a new body to attach them on. Yes a new DSX 1000 would be just fine but since they're quite hard to find (at least here in Sweden and to a reasonable price on ebay) I'm looking for other options as well. I know the M42 mount is a common mount but the Mamiya SX lenses seem to not work with all M42 mount cameras... (I posted this thread in an other branch of the forums: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/welcomes-introductions/208206-pentax-spot...-m42-lens.html) Would be glad if you guys could drop some names of cameras or/and some experiences and knowledge of the SX lenses on other bodys. The back of the lenses looks just like this: Mamiya/sekor 135mm 2.8 strange mount ?: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Connect Thanks and regards! Jonas

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12-13-2012, 07:12 AM	#2
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	If you're looking for a film camera, Sears has re-branded versions of the DSX called the 1000MX. I nearly bought one once before I realized it wasn't what I was expecting. You can usually get one off eBay for about $50-$75, and usually with a lens since its not something easily sold if you break the camera and lens up,

12-13-2012, 09:56 AM	#3
minimodi New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Cool, I didn't know about the sears cameras but unfortunately they have bayonet mount so my m42 lenses wont fit. But thanks anyway!