K Mount lenses on Fuji x Mount?

Uncle Pete · 09-12-2016, 04:30 AM

Dear fellow Pentax Users!
Did anybody experience the adaption of Pentax k mount to fujifilm x Mount? There's an existing adapter by Novoflex at 169€. Does this work properly? Thanks for your thoughts!

**mattt** · 09-12-2016, 05:05 AM - **1 Like**

Franky2step was doing it. he goes by same handle on Flickr.

**UncleVanya** · 09-12-2016, 06:58 AM - **1 Like**

I have used k mount on m43 and Samsung. I use Fotasy adapters. They seem well made and they are quite reasonably priced. Amazon has a DA TO Fuji X adapter for under $25.

Franky2step · 09-12-2016, 07:01 AM - **1 Like**

I use a cheapo Kipon PK/DA-FX adapter that I purchased on eBay for CDN$25 . Works perfectly. It also has aperture adjustment ring in the event you use a PK lens without an aperture ring of it's own.

---------- Post added 09-12-16 at 10:01 AM ----------

FWIW, the FA31Ltd is a dream on Fuji X-T1

Uncle Pete · 09-12-2016, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I have used k mount on m43 and Samsung. I use Fotasy adapters. They seem well made and they are quite reasonably priced. Amazon has a DA TO Fuji X adapter for under $25.

Thanks guys! so it seems to be worth a try to trade a K3 for a XPRO 2? I love range finders and modern SLRs! - What do you think?

**UncleVanya** · 09-12-2016, 08:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Uncle Pete

Thanks guys! so it seems to be worth a try to trade a K3 for a XPRO 2? I love range finders and modern SLRs! - What do you think?

My experience with mirrorless is limited to a GX7 Panasonic and a Samsung NX 300. The use of DA style k mount lenses is possible, but frustrating. The focus rings on modern autofocus lenses are pretty sloppy and lack much feedback. The lack of an aperture ring means using an adapter with a stepless aperture ring where you have to guess your aperture or work it out from a test exposure. I found native lenses to be best shooting experience followed by manual focus lenses followed by K mount autofocus with aperture ring and finally those without an aperture ring.

09-12-2016, 04:30 AM	#1
Uncle Pete Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: 70 km South-East of Munich (DE) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 45	K Mount lenses on Fuji x Mount? Dear fellow Pentax Users! Did anybody experience the adaption of Pentax k mount to fujifilm x Mount? There's an existing adapter by Novoflex at 169€. Does this work properly? Thanks for your thoughts!

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mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Franky2step was doing it. he goes by same handle on Flickr.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,394	I have used k mount on m43 and Samsung. I use Fotasy adapters. They seem well made and they are quite reasonably priced. Amazon has a DA TO Fuji X adapter for under $25.

09-12-2016, 07:01 AM - 1 Like	#4
Franky2step Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793	I use a cheapo Kipon PK/DA-FX adapter that I purchased on eBay for CDN$25 . Works perfectly. It also has aperture adjustment ring in the event you use a PK lens without an aperture ring of it's own. ---------- Post added 09-12-16 at 10:01 AM ---------- FWIW, the FA31Ltd is a dream on Fuji X-T1

09-12-2016, 07:31 AM	#5
Uncle Pete Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: 70 km South-East of Munich (DE) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 45 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya I have used k mount on m43 and Samsung. I use Fotasy adapters. They seem well made and they are quite reasonably priced. Amazon has a DA TO Fuji X adapter for under $25. Thanks guys! so it seems to be worth a try to trade a K3 for a XPRO 2? I love range finders and modern SLRs! - What do you think?

09-12-2016, 08:49 AM - 1 Like	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,394	Originally posted by Uncle Pete Thanks guys! so it seems to be worth a try to trade a K3 for a XPRO 2? I love range finders and modern SLRs! - What do you think? My experience with mirrorless is limited to a GX7 Panasonic and a Samsung NX 300. The use of DA style k mount lenses is possible, but frustrating. The focus rings on modern autofocus lenses are pretty sloppy and lack much feedback. The lack of an aperture ring means using an adapter with a stepless aperture ring where you have to guess your aperture or work it out from a test exposure. I found native lenses to be best shooting experience followed by manual focus lenses followed by K mount autofocus with aperture ring and finally those without an aperture ring.

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