Of the Pentax AF bodies that I have, both the PZ-1P and the ZX-L can use modern AF lenses that don't have an aperture ring in all exposure modes, so I would recommend them. The PZ-1P is an older body and heavier, but has great great specs (shutter to 1/8000 s, etc.), great ergonomics and is a pleasure to use. Is is not that expensive on the used market and is not prone to a lot of problems (other than the pop up flash spring failing, and the base plate cracking, so try to watch out for that in purchasing). The ZX-L is newer, also has good specs (and can do either TTL or P-TTL flash) and small and light. However, the ZX (MZ) line has a known issue with the mirror motor gear splitting after a number of years, and it is not an easy fix. Mine is still working though, so far. The ZX-5n and the MZ-S can use modern lenses without aperture rings as well, but only in P and Tv mode. In Av or Manual mode you'll be shooting wide open. Incidentally, the more modern AF lenses that do have aperture rings can be used with both AF and MF Pentax bodies. I often use my SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 with Macro on my Super Program, manually focusing it, because it is such a nice compact lens and has "A" mode on the aperture so I can use it in all exposure modes on the Super Program (P, Av, Tv, M).
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Originally posted by ZombieArmy Been getting into film lately, and while I'm enjoying using a spotmatic I would like a camera that can also use my modern lenses that don't have an aperture ring. It's really hard for me to tell which ones are good though as a few seem to have very little control options like the PZ-10. I'd prefer something without a crippled mount.
Hey ZombieArmy, there is a Pentax Forum Marketplace ad right now for a ZXL with grip and a matching silver 28-80 lens for like US$45 which is a good price. Why not try it? It's great to have that grip, I have one and it feels great on the camera. It give you the option of using 4 AA cells instead of the CR2 li-ion batteries. It adds a little weight but not much and the camera is very light to begin with.