Originally posted by Sean K Do you think it's worth buying an adapter just to buy screw mount lenses in order to save costs while growing your collection or is it only advisable for those who already have a bunch of old SM lenses? Thanks.
Well, Yes and No!
Yes of course if you have older lens.
Yes if you want to own numerous older prime & fast lenses on eBay for a lot, lot less than new lenses.
Yes if you like these gorgeous old lenses and want to use them.
Yes if you want to own some Pentax history.
Yes if you want to keep your skills sharp by shooting manual.
Yes, because the PENTAX adaptors are under $25.
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No if you just want to point and shoot.
No if your spouse wants to use the camera to use at the kids Birthday party at Rotten Ronnies and they don't know how to focus it.
No if you share the camera and leave the screw mount attached. (It will drive them crazy when the lens won't pop off and if they do get it off, there is this silver ring stuck in the camera...now what?)
No if you don't own older lenses and don't want to buy some.
No if you want to help keep the prices for these lenses down on eBay for the rest of us by not buying them!!
No if you have no money to spend!
Merry Christmas everyone!